Johnson Chiropractic Animal Clinic

Puppy class starting October 16th from 6:00pm-7:00pm at 10 Herriott st, Unit 10C, Perth.

This class is perfect for puppies between 8 and 18 weeks of age. Using positive reinforcement techniques, you’ll learn how to teach your puppy essential commands, including sit, down, stay, come, and drop it.

We’ll also cover important topics such as house training, preventing nipping, and resource guarding. Through out the class, puppies will enjoy supervised play sessions while we discuss appropriate play behaviors, socialization, and how to recognize healthy puppy interactions.

To sign up send us a message through facebook or
Call/text: 613-267-8575
Email: [email protected]

Congratulations Rachel on your new space and your new seniors class! ❤️

I am super excited to announce my new canine conditioning group class! This one is very close to my heart, this class was the main reason I completed my canine fitness trainer certification. I have always dreamed of having a senior dog class, but I wanted to make sure I was properly educated to provide exercises that were safe and beneficial for our aging companions.

Golden years is a group fitness class created for senior dogs. During this 5 week course, we will go over age appropriate exercises to help improve your dogs strength, balance, flexibility, and proprioception. Not only do we focus on the physical elements but also the mental. Young dogs are not the only ones that benefit from training and enrichment, senior dogs benefit just as much. You will be given ways to continue to enrich your seniors dog life, that will help improve their longevity!

Our dogs already live far too short of lives. So why not do everything we can to help them stay as strong, mobile, and happy as possible for as long as possible?

I’m so excited to finally bring this class to life and share something that means so much to me! I hope to help our golden oldies make the most of their golden years. 💛

Please note: all participating dogs must be healthy and stable.

The age at which a dog is considered a senior varies depending on their size. Small/toy breeds (such as Yorkie, Chihuahua, Pug, etc) are considered senior at 9+ years old. Medium breeds (such as Beagle, Cocker spaniel, Border collie etc) are seniors at 8+ years old. Large & giant breeds (such as Labrador retriever, Rottweiler, German shepherd, etc) are seniors at 6+ years old.

If you have any questions or would like to sign up contact:
613-267-8575
[email protected]

Has Your Cat’s Grooming Changed?

Cats are usually pretty particular about keeping themselves clean, so when their grooming habits change, it’s worth paying attention.

Maybe your cat has stopped grooming certain areas altogether. Their coat looks a little messier, they’re getting mats where they didn’t before, or they just don’t seem to twist and reach the way they used to.

Or perhaps they’re doing the opposite—repeatedly licking or grooming the same area.

Both can be clues that something has changed.

If a cat is experiencing stiffness, reduced mobility or discomfort, reaching areas like the lower back, hips or hind end may become more difficult. And sometimes repeated licking of one area can happen when something there feels uncomfortable or irritated.

Animal chiropractic care may help identify areas of restricted movement or tension and support more comfortable movement through the spine and joints.

Of course, changes in grooming can have many causes—including skin conditions, allergies, stress and other health concerns—so new or excessive grooming changes should always be discussed with your veterinarian.

🐾 The important part? Notice what’s different.

Your cat can’t tell you where something feels off, but changes in their everyday habits can tell us a lot.

Can’t Get Comfortable? Their Body May Be Telling You Something.

Does your dog keep getting up, circling, stretching or moving from the bed to the floor?

Sometimes they are simply restless. But frequent repositioning can also be a quiet sign that their body is uncomfortable.

Animal chiropractic care may help identify areas of stiffness, restricted movement or muscular tension that are making it harder for them to settle.

By supporting healthier movement through the spine and joints, chiropractic care may help your dog rest more comfortably.

A sudden change in behaviour should always be discussed with your veterinarian.

What if one simple change could make a real difference for your dog? Not another training class, just regular opportunities to safely be a dog. I’m excited to introduce a limited time 4 Week Nature Reset at Pawradise Acres!

For 4 weeks, you’ll commit to visiting once or twice a week to give your dog consistent off-leash freedom in a safe, private environment and see what changes you notice, at a discounted rate.

This is a wonderful option for sensitive dogs, busy dogs or dogs who don’t have a safe place to enjoy off-leash freedom. Many dogs benefit tremendously from regular opportunities to move, sniff, explore and simply exist without the pressure of navigating busy neighbourhoods. Folks often notice improvements in their dog’s ability to relax at home, focus during training and recover from stressful situations.

Your visits include access to all of Pawradise Acres, including our 1-acre fenced training yard with toys and agility equipment, perfect for sniffing, running, playing and practicing skills and the Enchanted Forest, featuring 2–3 acres of fenced woodland where dogs can explore trails, investigate new scents and truly decompress in nature.

30-Day Nature Reset Packages
4 one-hour visits (once per week): $65
8 one-hour visits (twice per week): $120
(half hour visits also available)

Come discover what a month of consistent enrichment and decompression can do. Send me a message if you’d like to chat about your 4 Week Nature Reset!

Has your normally affectionate cat suddenly become a little… grumpy?

Maybe they no longer want to be picked up. They move away when you pet a certain area, become irritated with another pet, hide more often, or unexpectedly hiss, swat or bite.

Before assuming it is simply an attitude problem, consider what your cat may be trying to communicate.

Cats are very good at hiding pain. Because they cannot tell us, “That spot hurts,” discomfort may appear as a change in behaviour instead.

Watch for changes such as:

🐾 Resisting being picked up or held
🐾 Flinching, tensing or turning when touched
🐾 Hissing, swatting or biting unexpectedly
🐾 Avoiding affection or interaction
🐾 Hiding or sleeping in different places
🐾 Becoming less tolerant of children or other pets
🐾 No longer enjoying being brushed
🐾 Acting restless or unable to get comfortable

These behaviours do not automatically mean that your cat has a spinal or joint problem. Fear, stress, illness, dental discomfort and other medical concerns can also cause behavioural changes—which is why a sudden or significant change should always be discussed with your veterinarian.

Once underlying medical concerns have been assessed, animal chiropractic care may help determine whether restricted movement, muscular tension or discomfort within the joints and spine could be contributing to the way your cat is moving, resting or responding to touch.

Your cat may not be “giving you attitude.”

They may be setting a boundary around a body that does not feel quite right.

Pay attention when their behaviour changes. Sometimes the first sign of discomfort is not a limp—it is simply a cat who no longer wants to be touched the way they once did.

To learn whether animal chiropractic care may be appropriate for your cat, contact Johnson Chiropractic Animal Clinic in Perth.

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉

I’m so excited to announce that I’m now offering Canine Conditioning Programs! To celebrate, the first 25 clients will receive their initial assessment for just $50 (regularly $100)!

*Please note: All dogs must be cleared by a veterinarian before beginning any conditioning program.

Right now, I’m offering custom, individualized conditioning programs tailored to your dog’s needs and goals.

Group classes are coming soon! They’re currently in the works and are expected to launch in September, so stay tuned for updates!

If you’re interested in helping your dog build strength, improve fitness, enhance performance, or support injury prevention, send me a message to learn more or book your assessment!

Did you know Reiki can help cats adjust to change?

Cats are deeply sensitive animals. A move, a new pet, visitors, construction, a change in routine, a loss in the home, or even a shift in the household energy can affect how safe and settled they feel.

And because cats often hide stress, it may not look dramatic at first.

You may notice them hiding more, grooming less or too much, avoiding certain spaces, being more reactive, eating differently, or seeming less like themselves.

Animal Reiki gives cats a quiet, gentle space to settle their nervous system and feel supported without pressure. There is no forcing, no handling, and no expectation. They get to receive in the way that feels safest for them.

For sensitive, senior, grieving, newly adopted, or anxious cats, Reiki can be a beautiful way to help them feel more grounded, calm, and secure through change.

Sometimes our animals do not need us to fix everything.

Sometimes they need us to create a calm space where their body and energy can soften.

If your cat is going through a transition, Reiki may be a supportive place to begin. Contact Moe at momentousreiki.ca or call/text for more information at 613-818-5108.