Kiwi Vet Behaviour

18/06/2026

Our vet behaviourist Dr Emma Ruck first noticed Sumo had an abnormal gait with his right hind showing to be weaker than his left as it moves towards the midline when he walks and runs. When he came to us for a behaviour consult, his behaviour improved with a pain relief trial.
He is now seeing physio Karli at Tui Pet Rehab and Franklin Vets Papakura to help manage his comfort and strengthen his muscles.
Hydrotherapy, seen here, is also part of his healing process at K9 Aqua Hydrotherapy .
Our behaviour team at Kiwi Vet Behaviour often works together with other veterinary professionals in a collaborative approach to help our patients holistically.

20/05/2026

All patients deserve Fear Free!!

28/04/2026

A beautiful girl is looking for a new home in Auckland. She is looking for an active adult home that has some experience with resource guarding.

Josie is a loving, loyal golden retriever looking for her forever home with someone who is experienced with dogs.

She is affectionate and devoted to her people, and lights up for morning belly scratches, long walks, and a good run at the dog park. She has very basic obedience in place and is a willing learner.

Josie is a high energy girl who does well with structure. She will thrive with an active owner who enjoys being part of a dog’s training journey.

Josie resource guards objects and locations, and has an active desensitisation and counterconditioning programme underway based on Jean Donaldson’s Mine! Her new family will need to continue this work consistently.

Please reach out if you think this girl will suit your home...

22/04/2026

Day 4 of the Losing Lulu summit is here, with support for compassion fatigue and myths surrounding behavioural euthanasia.
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LOSING LULU SUMMIT 2026Registration now open!! Register Free The world’s first FREE summit, dedicated to all aspects of Behavioural Euthanasia.  Scheduled to begin on April 19, 2026, the Losing Lulu Summit will feature sessions dedicated to making the decision, the days leading up to the euthanas...

13/04/2026

A lovely message from the Organiser of Losing Lulu Summit 2026
"Today, I want to take a moment to honour the animals who brought us together. The animals. Dogs. Cats. Horses. Llamas, snakes, bunnies. Each one of those special animals who brought us together mattered. They mattered to themselves and to the people who lived with them. Each one of those animals had a life that mattered.
When we stop and remember the animals who walked alongside of us, even for a short period of time, we can find some way that they changed who we became. One of the ways that I honour these special beings is to keep a picture of one of my Lulus in my office where I can keep her in my thoughts on a regular basis. She was special. And she was mine, just as I was hers. She challenges me to learn more, every day. To remain compassionate. To take care of the little details.
Take a moment to remember your Lulu. It is tempting to remember the behaviour problems that caused them to be Lulus, instead of remembering who they were. We need to remember all of them, not just the part that screams the loudest. We need to keep in mind that the reason that Lulus are so difficult is simply because they were more than their problems."
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https://www.losinglulu.com/losing-lulu-summit-2026

11/04/2026

Tune in to Losing Lulu for their conference.. I am honoured to be involved...

The world’s first FREE summit, dedicated to all aspects of Behavioural Euthanasia. Scheduled to begin on April 19, 2026, the Losing Lulu Summit will feature sessions dedicated to making the decision, the days leading up to the euthanasia, grief and grieving, memorializing your Lulu and the research being done to date looking at behavioural euthanasia.

https://www.losinglulu.com/losing-lulu-summit-2026

09/04/2026

At Kiwi Vet Behaviour we spend time building skills for you and your dog in environments they can succeed in. Gradually we increase the exposure to their triggers to set you all up for success.
When they see or hear triggers or feel stressed, it is not the time to learn these skills, so we create a toolbox of skills you can both reach for together.

31/03/2026

Willow might make this look easy, but she has been working hard with her parents to learn new ways to say start and stop for her veterinary care.
Here, she gives the start signal before having Ange our vet nurse and trainer practice an injection in her muscle. She even went to a vet visit and showed off her skills!