Our Story
WELCOME TO VANDERPETS
Built on south african Heritage, Refined by Engineering. Driven by Purpose.
“Welcome to VANDERPETS. What began many years as a foundation in holistic, wellness, nutrition and competitive sport and show ring prep has evolved into a complete ecosystem dedicated to canine performance, emotional mastery and coat engineering.
THE FOUNDATION IN WELLNESS & HIGH-DRIVE BREEDS
My journey began across the holistic wellness, beauty, nutrition, and pet industries, alongside years of dog training, sports and showing working dogs. Working deeply with high-intelligence, high-drive breeds, specifically Siberian Huskies and Belgian Malinois made one thing clear, standard pet care barely scratches the surface of what these complex animals need to thrive. True health requires a holistic approach that balances mind, body and coat health from inside out.
TACTICAL CONDITIONING & THE EEM METHOD
High-drive dogs don’t thrive on simple obedience, they require biological fulfillment and structured purpose. Drawing on South African tactical excellence and modern K9 engineering, I created The EEM Method to channel raw drive into focused partnership.
Environmental Engagement
Connecting dogs and handlers with nature through structured wilderness adventures, promoting environmental stewardship and deep sensory enrichment.
Scent Detection & Trail Work
Unlocking innate working instincts to build mental clarity and confidence.
Adventures & Harness Sports
Building physical endurance through CaniCross, Bikejoring and Sledding.
K9 RESCUE & RETRAINING - GIVING HIGH-DRIVE DOGS PURPOSE
High-drive breeds are often surrendered or abandoned because average homes cannot handle their intense energy and focus. Through our K9 Rescue Initiative, we step in to save, rehabilitate, and retrain these dogs using the EEM Method evaluating their drives and placing them into specialised working homes where they can thrive.
Every Product Gives Back:
For every bottle of VANDERPETS shampoo sold. £1 is donated directly to funding the rescue, medical care and retraining of these high-drive K9’s.
FUNCTIONAL COAT ENGINEERING
Working dogs face extreme conditions, mud, rain, heavy brush, and intense physical exertion. Standard commercial pet soaps either fail to clean tough grime or use harsh synthetic chemicals that strip essential skin oils and compromise weather resistance.
Leveraging my formulation background, VANDERPETS engineered a dedicated range of eco-friendly, vegan grooming products.
The VANDERPETS Standard Today
VANDERPETS is total commitment to canine excellence. Whether training working breeds, placing rescue K9’s into functional homes, helping children in schools with animal reading companions, or formulating high-performance coat care, every service and product is built on proven expertise and deep respect for the canine spirit.
— Engela van der Berg - VANDERPETS