The Balanced Dog Ltd

The Balanced Dog Ltd Dog massage, fitness training & rehab by Christchurch's only Fear Free certified therapist. Fear-Free certified since 2018. Public workshops are also available.

Practising since 2009, I'm a fully mobile service - working with your dog in the comfort of your own home. A fully mobile massage and rehab practice for dogs based in Christchurch, New Zealand offering massage, laser, PEMF, acupressure, exercise and behavioural therapies. An online store offers unique dog treats, cakes and other products.

Time for Bruno's review:"I hear I’ve been pipped to the post. Again! That spindly brother of mine gets all the treats, I...
04/08/2026

Time for Bruno's review:

"I hear I’ve been pipped to the post. Again! That spindly brother of mine gets all the treats, I swear. Cooper doesn’t have to catch treats behind a fence either. Oh yeah, and Kathleen’s throwing technique needs some work.

It’s not yet clear to me why anyone would relegate Moi. I mean who wouldn’t be beguiled by my broad frame, my patchwork coat, and these pointy ears?

Apparently my eating prowess needs a handicap, just like those golf champions. Kathleen’s very clever at suggesting these games to distract me.

I know Mum can get the spoon out, but for some reason, my meaty delights are hidden down quite a long tube. My technique for extraction is good, but gosh I have to work.

It’s most distracting to my food focus when Kathleen decides to add in the hands thing, but it’s actually quite nice, and I’ve discovered a new talent for multi-tasking.

Recently Kathleen has been trying all her new tricks on me. I’ve even experienced tail traction, goodness me! Despite Mum collapsing into laughter at this point, it’s just the cherry on top for my treatment. And I think my tail does look rather good in its extended glamour pose, white tip aloft.

All in all, I’ll accept the delayed gratification with good grace. After all, I am Bruno, the gentleman doglet. Kathleen is worth the wait (and so is the grub!)….

Sneeze sneeze.
Bruno"

Look into my eyes.  It's post massage treat time.  Len and Sadie are seasoned professionals in getting treats.  They wan...
03/08/2026

Look into my eyes. It's post massage treat time. Len and Sadie are seasoned professionals in getting treats. They want their Mum to know that they are happy and relaxed with the housesitters and will expect gifts and hugs when Mum gets back from her trip.

Monday so soon.  Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stand at the Selwyn Pet Expo yesterday in Lincoln.  Sox made me p...
02/08/2026

Monday so soon. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stand at the Selwyn Pet Expo yesterday in Lincoln. Sox made me proud as Chief Demo Dog helping me illustrate massage, acupressure, laser therapy, reflexology and nail trimming. There was high awareness of the greyhound racing ban with many people asking questions. It was a shame that no rehoming groups were present. If you are interested in greyhound fostering or rehoming, please go to the Transition Agency website at www.greyhoundrehoming.org.nz

01/08/2026

The heat is just getting started so we are wearing our winter coats. Sox is wearing his official exhibitor wrist band. pet expo

Good morning, Christchurch!  Sox has had his morning walk and is having breakfast - ready for his big day as Demo Dog at...
01/08/2026

Good morning, Christchurch! Sox has had his morning walk and is having breakfast - ready for his big day as Demo Dog at the Selwyn Pet Expo. Sox is an experienced event dog and loves meeting people. Stop by to choose an enrichment toy for your dog - we'll also be doing demos including nail trimming.

These colourful treat mats are just some of the colours you'll find at our stall tomorrow at the Selwyn Pet Expo.  Toys,...
01/08/2026

These colourful treat mats are just some of the colours you'll find at our stall tomorrow at the Selwyn Pet Expo. Toys, nail clippers and grinders, milking liner dog toys and massage/laser/reflexology and nail trimming demos with Sox.

31/07/2026

Good morning, New Zealand. Way back in 1984, the iconic tv show Miami Vice featured greyhound racing in its intro - because Florida at the time was known for its racing industry. Florida banned greyhound racing in 2018 with its last race in December 2020. Today is the first day in New Zealand when commercial greyhound racing is outlawed. It's a new era - let's find every ex-racer a good home.

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Quote of the month for August. "You can’t have too much dog in a book.” – Gail Honeyman, author
31/07/2026

Quote of the month for August. "You can’t have too much dog in a book.” – Gail Honeyman, author

“You can’t have too much dog in a book.” – Gail Honeyman, author (The photo above is a snapshot of one of my bookshelves). Kathleen Crisley is Fear-Free certified dog massag…

This evening was a joint session for brothers Cooper and Bruno.  Cooper is particularly anxious which is made worse beca...
30/07/2026

This evening was a joint session for brothers Cooper and Bruno. Cooper is particularly anxious which is made worse because of his poor vision. We use a milking liner and a lick stick to keep the brothers focused on the PEMF mat so I can massage and laser. This assignment is a job for both hands!

30/07/2026

"Nobody warns you that the hardest part of retirement isn't filling the time. It's the loss of structure. A dog, it turns out, is very good at giving it back."

Every morning, Gidget, my four-pound Chihuahua mix, reminds me that someone is waiting. She doesn't care whether I have deadlines or meetings. Breakfast

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