Whether recovering from injuries or surgery, managing old age, anxiety or other emotional conditions, or simply teaching a puppy the life skill of being touched, Fear Free is about managing fear, anxiety and stress throughout every session. I use non-verbal communication and proven stress-free techniques to keep your dog comfortable and happy. My Fear Free certification is in addition to my qualifications in dog massage and rehab – offering you and your dog a complete package of complementary care.
There are many greyhounds around the world and most of them can't come to Christchurch to attend our greyhound massage and stretching half-day workshop. So, we filmed a class and designed an online course for you. There are downloads, videos to watch for practice and even a relaxation exercise for owners. We've fast-tracked this course for those around the world in quarantine for Covid-19. Treat your greyhound and yourself by learning new skills. There's an optional add-on for review of your massage technique using videos, Skype or Zoom.
Your dog is most comfortable at home – so the purpose of a mobile practice is to make life easy for both you and your dog. I can see your dog’s normal living environment and suggest adjustments for their comfort and rehab. I aim to make exercises easy to do with minimal equipment so you are more likely to do the exercises with your dog – win!
My love of dogs and my experience as an environmental scientist have led me to creating this practice which focuses on natural care using acupressure massage, laser, trigger point and rehab therapies. All clients must provide vet records for their dog as a starting point and then we can look at care options – things like lifestyle and exercise, flower essences, homeopathics, supplements or dietary changes. The basic rule of complementary care is “do no harm” and my services are not a substitute for traditional veterinary care.
Twelve years ago I was fortunate enough to have an eight week old Black Labrador puppy enter my life who I named Blue. Being rather active and enjoying the outdoors myself, Blue has accompanied me on hundreds of adventures and if we’re not away out of town somewhere, we will […]
When working with Luke at his home, I found that he was at risk of injury and damage to his joints because he was jumping off and onto the family's deck. This blog shows you how the problem was solved, making an even safer set of stairs for the humans in the household, too.
In the April edition of NZ Dog World, I discuss general insurance (home and contents) and the types of claims that result from damage by your pets.
Researchers at the University of Auckland have been studying jealousy in dogs. In this research, dogs will exhibit signs of jealousy even when they can't see the object/dog that their human is giving attention to.
