“Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms”
— George Eliot

Using a personalized whole-body approach, I provide expert guidance in every aspect of pet health and happiness!

I offer an open minded and safe space for you and your pets, to facilitate their unique healing journey.

  • Former veterinary technician with over 20 years experience in healing animals and empowering pet owners

  • Helping anxious pets through integrative fear free techniques and trust therapies

  • Pet Nutrition and Wellness Coach

  • Reiki Energy Healing & Rehabilitation Bodywork

Testimonials - Happy Pets and People!

  • "Jeanette Johnstone has always answered her calling in life. When it was called for her to dive into the text books to learn the science a veterinary nurse needs to know, she embraced learning all of it. When it called for her to assist a veterinary surgeon in a modern day clinic, or assist a homeless dog or cat on death's bed, she was there for every animal who needed her. She has also gained a great deal of knowledge about animal behavior and emotional needs. I've seen her work at all of the above. You can be assured that she takes every animal under her care very seriously."

    Pamela Ellsworth

  • "I have referred multiple clients to Jeanette for nutritional consults and she always puts 100% into figuring out what diet works the best for the patient. She is an experienced trainer and technician, and I would trust my own pets with her any day"

    Dr. Emma Culijat-Vukman, DVM

  • "I worked with Jeanette over the span of several months on a Basic Cat Health workshop for Toronto Cat Rescue's 400 volunteers. Not only did I find Jeanette to be extremely knowledgeable and professional, but she was able to take her high-level knowledge and explain it to people who have less experience than she does. Jeanette's presentation skills are excellent and she went the extra mile to ensure all workshop participants' questions were answered and her answers understood. I highly recommend Jeanette as a pet owner educator! "

    Janine Framst - Toronto Cat Rescue Volunteer Workshop Coordinator

  • "A stray dog wandered into our lives but was just too incorrigible for us to make a commitment to her. She wouldn't stop chasing everything that drove by, barking at everyone, always putting my hand in her mouth, following me all over the house. She was driving us nuts. Jeanette came to visit and things have improved so much. This was not a bad dog; this was an ANXIOUS dog. Thanks to Jeanette's training ideas, our dog Minnie now has a toy she is trained to go to when she is nervous. We named the toy per Jeanette's suggestion and Minnie knows when I ask her to take care of "Baby" exactly what to do. She has 100% stopped chasing cars, quads, and motorcycles. Barking ceases upon command. We are all doing so much better. Next up: a bath. Minnie and all of our cats and certainly us humans all thank you Jeanette.... you are a true dog therapist."

    Linda Tarlow - Never A Dog Person Until Now

  • "Working with Jeanette was amazing. She was supportive and caring throughout the entire process of training and preparing my family to travel internationally with our dog. We will be forever thankful and appreciative for her knowledge and guidance"

    Lauren Sanders

  • “When needing advice and information about something as important as the animals in your care that rely on you, it is always best to choose a professional with not only the knowledge, but also with the actual hands-on experience to help you. As I have come to see over the last decade of working together in various levels of animal rescue, Jeanette aka The Animal Lady is, without question, that person”

    Marcia Wallace

  • “I’ve had the honor and the privilege to work with Jeanette in the vet clinic for the last two years. Her care and patience with properly educating those around her on animal behavior to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of the pet is an incredible thing to experience. Because of her knowledge, she has not only helped better my work as an assistant, but in the overall approach and care I am able to give to patients”.

    Stacey Thompson

  • "So happy I found Jeanette! Jeanette and I worked together to prepare my 6 month old labradoodle puppy Byron for his service dog training. Believe it or not, Jeanette and I worked seamlessly over Zoom. She helped prepare Byron for plane travel and turned him into a proper dog. I could not be more happy with Jeanette and her training techniques"

    Janice Camp

  • "I've worked with Jeanette in different settings and under different stressors, and she always comes across as an extremely professional vet tech. She's kind, patient and so knowledgeable. I can always count on her skills as a vet tech to treat pets successfully and efficiently! She has the best bedside manner both with owners and animals, and I find most pets feel at ease when Jeanette is nearby. She has an amazing amount of compassion and empathy which I value greatly, especially working in the veterinary field."

    Dr. Sayaka Yogo, DVM