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, fitness and rehab – offering you and your dog a complete package of complementary care.
We filmed a class and designed an online course for every greyhound parent, regardless of location. There are downloads, videos to watch for practice and even a relaxation exercise for owners. Treat your greyhound and yourself by learning new skills. There's an optional add-on for review of your massage technique. (This is not a course for commercial practice.)
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. I aim to make fitness and rehab exercises easy to do with minimal equipment so you are more likely to do the exercises with your dog – win!
I have combined my love of dogs with my science background to create this practice which focuses on care using acupressure massage, laser, trigger point, PEMF, tuning fork and exercise 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, supplements, diet and physical changes to the home. The basic rule of complementary care is “do no harm” and my services are not a substitute for traditional veterinary care. 2026 marks my 17th year in professional practice.
My senior dog, Katy (14 yr old Irish Setter, as of 2024) has had the best of care from Kathleen over the last couple of years. Kathleen’s skills and knowledge have benefited both Katy (and myself), and I am sure that Katy’s continuing mobility is, in no small part, due […]
Dogs act as mobile “carriers”, transporting biological material from the outside to the inside and distributing it throughout the room through their activities. Some studies suggest that contact with various microbes can promote the development of the immune system, especially in children.
In the February edition of NZ Dog World, I discuss tail wagging and the research into the behaviour. Wags to the right are a good thing, for example.
Four years into the war in Ukraine, the dog population has not only suffered, but has changed dramatically. “Evidence that dogs are being strongly negatively affected by the horrors of war should serve as an alarm for other species that are far less mobile and more restricted in their diets and habitat requirements."
