Massage at home – the why’s and how’s.

Why (and how) should I massage my dog at home?   Have you ever noticed that your dog really leans in when you scratch his neck, or rolls over for an even better belly rub?  Sometimes she even initiates a good session by presenting herself for a pat. A great...

Meet Marlo – the dog that started it all

Marlo… The little dog who started it all. “My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.”  – Elayne Boosler I’ll be honest, I have no idea who Elayne Boosler is, but I agree with her.  To me, being covered in dog hair is...

The benefits of massage for your dog

How does my dog benefit from massage?  Well, let’s look at what canine massage is: Many of us have enjoyed the feel good feeling of a massage.  Like us, canine massage is used to treatment a variety of conditions – including anxiety in dogs. Massage is using...

Winter Walking – Yes or No?

Winter walks.  Yes or No? Walking in Winter may not be suitable for your dog.  Read on to see what you can do to support your dog in the coldest season.   Brrrrrr!  We’ve had a cold snap!  It may be tempting to just snuggle on the couch with a book, blanket and doggy,...

Subtle signs of pain to look for in your dog.

How would I know if my dog is painful?  Some signs of pain in dogs are obvious – lameness, wounds and vocalisation, but was are some of the harder to spot signs?  Read on….   Like some humans, there are dogs that are very stoic.  It can be hard to spot...

Canine Enrichment – what is it and why is it important?

Canine enrichment is all the rage, but is it all that it is cracked up to be?     Like so many popular focuses and activities, not all canine enrichment activities are created equal.      In short, yes, canine mental enrichment is an essential part of every...