The Balanced Dog Ltd

04/06/2026

Gus' choice from The Birthday Box.

04/06/2026

Luke has been a regular for massage for years and years. I was able to visit to say goodbye yesterday afternoon. Please send warm thoughts to Sandy and her family on his loss. He leaves a huge hole in the House named after him.

We would just like to let all our wonderful friends know that sadly after a short battle with cancer our Darling boy Luke crossed the Rainbow Bridge today, aged 12.5 yrs. He was the inspiration for this little business and we are going to miss him endlessly.

Please be assured we will be back sewing in a couple of days to keep his legacy going 🐾🌈💔

04/06/2026

Tonight I gave Gus the Tibetan Spaniel his birthday massage followed by a choice from The Birthday Box. His cat sister Iris decided she really loved the box! Once she was temporarily removed, Gus finally made his choice!

03/06/2026

The sign at the front door gives it away. I am at a Newfie house. This is Aria, who has been having some issues with foreleg lameness lately. Today was our second visit for this condition although I have seen her before - over a year ago - for something similar.

02/06/2026

Dog registration time is coming soon. A timely reminder from the Christchurch City Council to ensure your details are correct.

02/06/2026

This is Creach's pre-massage bliss face. You read that right - pre-massage. This boy was cuddling with Mum on the sofa before our massage, PEMF and laser therapy session. (And we finished on the sofa, too).

01/06/2026

Latest blog post.

At prestigious USA university MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Vinny the dog was included as part of the graduation ceremony. His Mum sewed him his own cap and gown. Kudos to the MIT establishment for allowing Vinny to be part of the celebration. (How many NZ universities would allow a dog into their commencement ceremonies?)

Vinny, an unofficial member of the Strano Lab at MIT, dressed up to celebrate Commencement alongside his human, Michelle Quien PhD ’26. Michelle Quien PhD ’26 holds her dog, Vinny, during the 2026 …

31/05/2026

Doggy quote of the month for June. Sir David celebrated his 100th birthday on the 8th of May. A wise man with a strong connection to animals and nature,

https://doggymom.com/2026/05/31/doggy-quote-of-the-month-for-june-16/

31/05/2026

Winnie is a regular for massage, PEMF and laser, but I get greeted by his brothers Pete and Benny each time I visit. Glad they enjoyed their birthday cupcakes!