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We Love Pets SA South Africa's Pet Lifestyle Magazine One is my dogs, and the second is local businesses, specifically Pet Businesses in South Africa. And I love what I do! xx
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There are several things that I am very passionate about. I do believe all of us need cheerleaders along the way. Someone shouting "Hou bene hou!" & "You can do it!" �
And that is what We Love Pets SA is and will become more and more. A place to champion pet business in South Africa. You

are invited along for the journey. Not just my journey and that of We Love Pets SA, but also the small businesses featured here. These are passionate, hardworking, knowledgeable people who love pets and want to do good for your pets and you, their customers. Thank you
My name is Antonette.

They are just the best cheerleaders 💃🐾
01/04/2025

They are just the best cheerleaders 💃🐾

31/03/2025
WHEN TRAINING WON’T WORK Full credit Dogs Disclosed There is a common misconception that reactivity, anxiety or fear rel...
31/03/2025

WHEN TRAINING WON’T WORK

Full credit Dogs Disclosed

There is a common misconception that reactivity, anxiety or fear related behaviour can be “fixed” through training alone.

Barking, lunging, reactivity, aggression, constant hypervigilance - as though danger is waiting behind every corner, hiding or cowering away at the slightest trigger or sometimes shutting down completely are all signs of a nervous system that’s in overdrive and is unregulated.

This behaviour is not a training issue - it’s not bad behaviour, disobedience, stubbornness or some other type of negative label, - it’s a nervous system issue.

Although dogs and people have remarkably similar social and emotional brains, this doesn’t mean that dogs are able to think like we do, or have the words or means to process what is causing their stress or trauma.

When stress is not released, it remains stuck, keeping the nervous system in overdrive or in survival mode.

When a dog or a person is stuck in this state, the brain isn’t able to learn new things or learn to behave in a different way.

This is why trying to “train away” anxiety, fear or reactive type behaviour does not work. We first have to work on the nervous system.

Here are some links related to this subject that provide more information on how to help dogs that are struggling -

How to identify and remove triggers that keep a dog stuck in a cycle of stress and anxiety - Annie Phenix
https://phenix-dogs-canine-behavior-experts-llc.kit.com/7-steps

Creating a healing environment - podcast by Dr Laura Donaldson
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-laura-donaldson-compliance-is-not-cooperation/id1708279785?i=1000693042973

Trauma Informed Dog Training – Book by Sally Gutteridge
https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Informed-Dog-Training-Professionals/dp/B0DS4T1W8M

What does it mean to be Trauma Informed - Dr Laura Donaldson
https://www.icbdogs.com/product-page/laura-donaldson-what-does-it-mean-to-be-trauma-informed

Ace Free Work – helps the nervous system relax, reset and rebalance
https://www.allpetseducationandtraining.com.au/ace-free-work.html

Dilution is controlled by the D-locus gene. This will dilute the colour of the coat to what is seen as blue or silver. I...
31/03/2025

Dilution is controlled by the D-locus gene. This will dilute the colour of the coat to what is seen as blue or silver. In French bulldogs, it is also called lilac or Isabella. The difference between the colours is what the underlying coat colour is.

Contact Inqaba Biotec ZooOmics at ➡➡➡ [email protected] for more info on coat colour genetics and the other colour tests they offer for your canine companion

That's why we call them Dog Mom 🐾😁
31/03/2025

That's why we call them Dog Mom 🐾😁

She is the photographer that captures the priceless moments like these 😉Lee from Belle Lumière Foto will capture your pu...
30/03/2025

She is the photographer that captures the priceless moments like these 😉

Lee from Belle Lumière Foto will capture your pup's next great adventure without letting the candid moments slipping away.

When you enter our "Fetch a Getaway" competition a photoshoot with Lee is part of the Grand prize. So get your skates on and ENTER today!

It's easy! Just click here: 👉 https://bit.ly/4ktF16n

Dr Brendan gave a fascinating and very informative talk on reducing urinary crystals through diet controlRFVS - Informat...
30/03/2025

Dr Brendan gave a fascinating and very informative talk on reducing urinary crystals through diet control

RFVS - Information Page
Pawsome Raw
African Pet Health Summit
Rawpetmedics

When you look at the science you just can't refute the evidence.Dr Anna closed by showing a comparison between a diabeti...
30/03/2025

When you look at the science you just can't refute the evidence.

Dr Anna closed by showing a comparison between a diabetic dog on a raw diet and one on a dry food diet. Again - one picture speaks a 1000 words.

Make sure you get the recordings from the website www.africanpethealth.co.za

African Pet Health Summit
Pawsome Raw
DogRisk

It feels like everything is against us with environmental sensitivities and the onslaught of modern life. Armed with Dr ...
30/03/2025

It feels like everything is against us with environmental sensitivities and the onslaught of modern life. Armed with Dr Nick's P**p Score and adding fresh and raw to your pet's diet you can get throught it.

Make sure you grab the recordings from the website www.africanpethealth.co.za

African Pet Health Summit
Pawsome Raw
Holisticvet Ltd.
RFVS - Information Page
Rawpetmedics

One is pet food one is kid food. Both made by same companies .... zoom in on this slide and then you tell me in the comm...
30/03/2025

One is pet food one is kid food. Both made by same companies .... zoom in on this slide and then you tell me in the comments

Dogs First
African Pet Health Summit
Pawsome Raw
RFVS - Information Page
Rawpetmedics

Day 2 of the African Pet Health Summit kicking off with Dr Rudel telling us about Dermoscent and Afrivet Pawsome Raw
30/03/2025

Day 2 of the African Pet Health Summit kicking off with Dr Rudel telling us about Dermoscent and Afrivet

Pawsome Raw

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30/03/2025

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The afternoon session kicked off with Dr Conor talking about supplements - bottom line identify the need and supplement ...
29/03/2025

The afternoon session kicked off with Dr Conor talking about supplements - bottom line identify the need and supplement for that.

Dr Anna discussed what epidemiology say about the association between diet and disease. The outcomes were pretty clear.

Get recordings of the event on the website www.africanpethealth.co.za

African Pet Health Summit
Pawsome Raw
Rawpetmedics
RFVS - Information Page
DogRisk

Dr Brendan Clarke demonstrated the need for variety in pet diets. Dr Nick bust the myths about feeding raw bones and the...
29/03/2025

Dr Brendan Clarke demonstrated the need for variety in pet diets.

Dr Nick bust the myths about feeding raw bones and the importance of raw bones in pet diets. He also gave a great analogy of how to introduce your dog to raw bones.

Remember recordings of this event will be available from the website. Not to be missed. Well presented and the topic are packed with usuable information.

www.africanpethealth.co.za

African Pet Health Summit
Pawsome Raw
Holisticvet Ltd.
Rawpetmedics
RFVS - Information Page

First speakers of the day 🐾Dr Conor Brady and Dr Anna Hielm-BjörkmanDr Conor talked about Why dogs need meat and the stu...
29/03/2025

First speakers of the day 🐾
Dr Conor Brady and Dr Anna Hielm-Björkman

Dr Conor talked about Why dogs need meat and the studies we should be paying attention to.

Dr Anna talked about whether there is a true risk of pathogens in raw food.

Pawsome Raw
African Pet Health Summit
Dogs First
DogRisk
RFVS - Information Page
Rawpetmedics
Holisticvet Ltd.

Its starting ... super excited to be a part of this amazing event 🥳🥳Pawsome Raw African Pet Health Summit
29/03/2025

Its starting ... super excited to be a part of this amazing event 🥳🥳

Pawsome Raw
African Pet Health Summit

Just saying ###
29/03/2025

Just saying ###

At Heartland KZN they understand that many individuals face challenges that can feel overwhelming. Their horse interacti...
28/03/2025

At Heartland KZN they understand that many individuals face challenges that can feel overwhelming.

Their horse interaction sessions offer a unique and effective way to facilitate healing and personal growth. Through guided activities with their horses, clients can experience profound changes in their lives.

Learn how you can benefit from this experience ⬇️⬇️

https://heartlandkzn.co.za/healing-through-horses/

Healing through horses. Sessions help troubled teens & adults heal from anxiety, depression & more through meaningful horse interactions

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