Hi, I’m Carla! My love for animals has taken me through quite a few different paths — from working with dogs in training, behaviour, grooming and kennel management, to studying Veterinary Nursing at the University of Pretoria.

Over the years, I’ve learned that caring for an animal is about much more than simply keeping them fed and healthy. Understanding their behaviour, recognising when something isn’t right, and knowing how to respond when they need help can make a huge difference to their quality of life.

I created Carla’s Clever Canines to bring together the things I love most: animals, education and helping people. My aim is to make useful pet-care information easier to understand and, most importantly, easier to put into practice.