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A Balanced Dog is a Happy Dog. Every dog deserves the opportunity to reach its full potential. Silent, chronic pain is something that affects many animals.

DOG BEHAVIOUR CONSULTATIONS
Understanding your Dog’s Behaviour – THINK DOG & DOG SPEAK What your dog needs from you, and how they fit into your family situation. How best to introduce your dog comfortably to a variety different situations, how to avoid issues - and everything in between. Structuring the Family Pack (Human/Canine) to achieve Balance, Respect & Trust – helping your dog to fit in and

know what to expect from you and life in your pack. Improving Behavioural Issues and Problem Solving – for a wide range of problems – we can discuss what you need

Dog Training/Instruction – one to one, families (we all learn in different ways) – dogs all ages and breeds
Positive approach and simple, easy techniques. CANINE THERAPEUTIC BODYWORK SESSIONS
The WEBB Method - Whole Energy Body Balance
Neuro-fascial Bodywork Cranio Sacral Bodywork
Intuitive & Empathic Energy Therapy
Reflexology Acupressure Nutrition

Connective Healing Sessions (Distant Healing with photo)
DOG HEALTH & BEHAVIOUR SERVICES & FEES

DOGS NEED REGULAR ASSESSMENT & MAINTAINANCE THE SAME AS US

The WEBB Method - Whole Energy Body Balance is a combination of hands-on bodywork - release & mobilisation of core body structures - craniosacral and subtle energy balancing. It addresses and interacts with the entire physical body and energy systems of animals and people. On a physical level, it relieves tension in the neuro-fascial network, and this has a positive flow-on effect for the entire body. This method also has profound effects on mental and emotional issues, releasing and integrating trapped layers of trauma and post-traumatic stress. Many people are aware of the way we tense our muscles in relation to stress, and animals are no different. Neck and back pain is a common issue, as is neuro-fascial pain, also known as pain of the connective tissues. It can bring significant improvements to dogs with even severe anxiety- e.g. separation anxiety, reactivity, phobias, over arousal and generally unsettled etc. It helps them learn to relax, be calm and able to engage appropriately. The benefits for your dog are life changing, and even small changes can have a big impact… ease of restriction and pain, accelerated injury and surgery recovery, healthy fluid movement, more relaxed and calm, improved function and flexibility, wellbeing and joy. CONSULTATION & SESSION FEES
Book a free 15 minute no obligation phone consultation to discuss your situation and we can determine the most effective strategy/sessions for your needs. Services – $NZ ½ hour $60.00 3/4hr $90.00 1hr $120.00
Connective Healing Sessions $30.00 local/international
Travel to you (as required) will be a variable cost depending on distance. Skype Sessions by arrangement Gift Vouchers available

31/07/2025

SO MUCH RAIN! ☔️🌧

Did you know…petrol, diesel, coolants, engine oil and other chemicals and metals are always present on the roads. We possibly don’t give this much thought when we are walking our dogs…but please consider this…
Water and rain liquefy these toxins, and make them more easily absorbed through your dog’s pads, skin and coats… and then into their system. They also ingest fumes from traffic driving past...and of course, they just have to have a slurp from those oily puddles!
Over time, this can create a toxic buildup in your dog, and can cause illness and neurological issues, and compound existing medical conditions.
I recommend a natural/homeopathic chemical and metal detox, with a lymphatic cleanse a couple of times a year for your dog, to help expel these unhealthy toxins from the body and prevent buildup.
Also helpful, baking soda is a great neutraliser used topically and taken internally, and it helps in alkalising the system which promotes good health. You can also wash your dog’s feet in a bath with baking soda or Epsom salts to remove the nasties when you get home from your walk.
Always good to be aware, and do what we can to keep our dogs safe and healthy. 🐾🐕💚

13/06/2025

🐾I am often asked for advice with natural options to deal with our dog’s everyday health maintainance. So…here are a few that dog parents are finding helpful... and dogs are enjoying relief from.

Fleas - marmite/vegemite
Worms - green pumpkin seeds/castor oil/wormwood
Anxiety/trauma - Homeopathics Aconite/Ignatia
Itchiness - ACV / Coconut oil-Anti fungal/pro biotics/baking soda/epsom salts
Car sickness/motion sickness - Aconite
Arthritis, joint pain and stiffness - lots of options here… glucosamine/chondroitin/green lip mussel extract/rosehip blends…are just a few
Muscular Health - Magnesium
Pain Relief - CBD oil, Nux Vomica, Rhus Tox
Essential minerals - good rock salt/celtic salt in their drinking water

There are other options … these are just a few of the more common ones. Not all remedies suit all dogs … so start small until you are confident your dog is responding well. Sometimes it can be trial and error to find just the right fit for your dog. Homeopathic remedies differ for different types and areas of pain etc.

I’m here to help. Please contact me for dosage/specifics etc as dogs have different requirements.
DogWise Therapeutic Bodywork is hugely beneficial also. Let’s keep our dogs naturally healthy and vital. 🐕‍🦺🦮🐕

21/12/2024

Love this man 🐾🥰

17/12/2024

Hi dog lovers 😃🐾 It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, so a longer read. This year seems to have accelerated through the last 6 months, and especially the last few! I have been busy looking after your four legged lovelies, working with a variety of issues, but notable have been the number of dogs experiencing and exhibiting behaviours not usual for them. For example, nervous, anxious arousal, sudden guarding/fixation and reactivity issues showing up in usually happy and balanced dogs.
It goes without saying that life can be quite stressful for us, and the last few years have certainly been testament to that. Staying on an even keel at times can be a bit of a balancing act, and our stress impacts our canine family members quite resoundingly, as they are tuned into our energy 24/7.
They are a mirror for our behaviour/energy, and how we are expressing that. If they are ‘out of sorts’, they can be letting us know that this is the energy we are expressing. If we are not centered and balanced, they can become confused about how they should respond to us…and if we are not sending the appropriate signals they can become stressed and reactive in certain situations.
Yes, there can certainly be other factors involved, but if they are medically, physically and emotionally sound, then it can be helpful to look at how we are standing in our energy and frequency, and how this might be impacting them.
Working with the nervous system, fascia and craniosacral release is brilliant for rebalancing and settling dogs. I can also teach you a somatic relaxation technique that you can do for your dog,,,they will love it! 🥰
I will often do a therapeutic bodywork/healing session for the dog and their human…this helps to re-balance and enhance the connection between you both, recalibrating your energetic signatures to align. A gentle and liberating experience, and gift for you both.
It’s easy to love your dog…don’t forget to love yourself…your dog does…and they are very discerning!💚🐾😉

30/07/2024

Hi dog lovers, 🐕

All this rain reminds me of one of the pitfalls that can be detrimental to your dog's health.
Have you considered that roads and traffic areas are liberally spread with diesel and petrol residue. Not so bad when the road is dry, but in the wet, your dog is absorbing these chemicals and toxins through their pads, and it's splashing onto their coats. And of course, that hard to resist quick drink from a puddle. Even if we dry our dogs off before going inside, it's no guarantee we clean everything. As well as absorption through the pads, they can ingest this when they clean themselves.
Toxins such as these can affect the nervous system, brain and other systems in the body, through regular and prolonged exposure.
Consider adding this to your routine... a foot wash with epsom salts or baking soda, removing any slick.
A metal detox every so often is helpful also, as they are inhaling petrol and diesel fumes from vehicles. Contact me for details.

Wishing you much fun with your happy, healthy hounds 🐾💚

11/06/2024

One of my favourite clients recently came back for a few sessions after a playtime run in with a much bigger dog.
She's a really healthy, fit dog... SO well looked after by her humans, but has some old injuries that flare up when she overdoes the rough and tumble...or doesn't see it coming! 😕
She needed a release of lumbar and pelvis, showing as a restricted gait in her back end, and limping on her back right leg.
After observing her gait, assessing the body, and mapping out what needed attention, I discovered the point of impact with her play buddy. She had been rammed in the chest and right shoulder. This was not obvious until I assessed her for chronic silent pain, and then the body clearly told the story. The impact had jarred her whole structure.
After fascial and positional releases on the affected areas, following up with cranio sacral for the nervous system and realignment of the body as a whole, she totally zonked out 😌🧡
Assessing for what is going on in the body is important, so that injuries that are not obvious can be worked on and released along with the more obvious ones. Everything in the body is connected... I look at the overall picture so the therapeutic bodywork session can be optimized for comfort, releasing restriction and restoring function and mobility as quickly as possible 🐕

21/05/2024

😀 Enjoying a herbal tea on the job, talking with clients… relaxing AND educational. ☕
🐾 DogWise online Behavioural Consultations are helping people and their dogs not only living outside of the Waikato, but also overseas in other countries.
Clients often travel from other areas, and after behaviour talk, incorporate a Therapeutic Bodywork session for their dogs at the same time. Sometimes, the humans have a session too! With my holistic approach, this is an all-encompassing session of learning, understanding and healing…a helpful combination for success.
Therapeutic bodywork can lessen and eliminate some unwanted behaviours… particularly around pain, tension, discomfort, triggers, anxiety, fearfulness, reactivity, hyperactivity and a host of others. These can impact a dog’s ability to engage and respond in the normal canine way. Releasing different types of tension and restriction means that sometimes bodywork sessions alone can sort out “behaviour” issues. 🤲

It’s great to reach and assist more people, with distance not being a factor … and remote healing is a helpful alternative too. See my website for services - dogwise.co.nz.

Marguerite…here to help you and your dogs🐾💚

14/05/2024

🐾 We can all relate to this and I couldn't resist posting it...it reminded me so much of my dogs and the group of sounds they learned very early in life!

"Do you want to..." those magic words, followed by everything from walks to rides to meals to swims to training...yes...training 😀 and multiple other delights. Aren't they wonderfully clever and eager 🐾🌟

02/05/2024

🐾Always time for a bit of fun…😊

This little cutie is Digby Brown’s brother from another mother (…and father)

Otis very kindly agreed to exchange some pics for a therapeutic bodywork session…win–win for us both. He’s a full-on livewire, but relaxes easily for his hands-on bodywork, and he especially enjoys the cranio sacral work...good for unwinding him!

Like dogs generally, he soaks it up!

He’s a real softie too, so we had some hugs and Hi 5's. I always love seeing a high activity dog let go and relax…ahh,bliss! 😌🐾

30/04/2024

Hi there dog parents...a bit of a long one, but worth the read…
Help your dog stay in shape, and live their best life. 👍

It’s been an interesting last few weeks with a number of canine clients presenting with issues of lameness, stiffness and yelping in pain randomly.

The dogs I have seen had all been vet checked, a top priority with me, and nothing apparent was showing itself.

SO... on assessing for chronic silent pain in the body, this showed muscular strains and spasms were causing pain and restriction in some. In others, the body was showing hip and pelvic injury and misalignment. Some of these were long standing injuries.

Structures in the body that are out of alignment are already compromised and can easily be re-injured… just with everyday dog play and general "whooping it up!"

If your dog is carrying an injury, it changes everything for them…most of us know what that feels like!

After several bodywork sessions, I was able to release the layers of restriction and tension, and realign and adjust areas through the spine and pelvic region. With mobility and flexibility restored, and pain relieved…much happier dogs!

Our 4 legged friends most often don’t allow their vulnerabilities to show.
Regular chronic silent pain assessments (every 4 – 6 months – depending on their level of activity), and therapeutic bodywork sessions for specific issues and maintenance, are so beneficial for your dog’s all round well-being.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND YOU DOG/S! Marguerite 😀🐾

(Not mine...but this is a favourite pic) 💖

28/03/2024

🐾 HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! Have a safe and enjoyable Easter Weekend…and this includes our canine friends. ✨

At any time, not just Easter, if you have chocolate and human treats around your home, please don't share these with your dog...no matter how insistent he is! He doesn’t know that chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine. He doesn’t know that ingesting these can cause considerable harm, even death. Dark chocolate is particularly toxic. 🍬

Once chocolate has been ingested, our dogs are in for a rough ride. Please ensure that all of “your” Easter treats are well out of your dog’s reach…this includes discarded wrappers…in or out of the rubbish bin, as well as chocolate, marshmellow, small toys etc…as we know, they are clever and sneaky at sniffing things out. Having an Easter egg hunt? Make sure your dog does not have access to them.

If you think your dog may have eaten something he shouldn’t have, get him to the vet immediately. Look for vomiting, diarrhoea, drinking more than usual, rapid heartbeat and panting, hyperactive, seizing…act quickly.

🐾PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE 🐕 PLEASE BE VIGILANT AND KEEP THEM SAFE 🐾 ... most dogs enjoy a carrot as a treat 🥕

12/03/2024

It's so rewarding helping caring dog owners who bring their dogs along to sort out issues that present themselves. You never know what else you might find that can be released to make a dog's life more comfortable.
A client came to have a limp worked on. On assessing this dog, it became apparent that several other areas in the body were showing restriction and pain...this was not apparent to the owner as the dog was not indicating pain in those areas.
Over several sessions, having worked on the limp, which turned out to be a strained muscle, and easing out the other areas of restriction, my client (4 legged) left the clinic with renewed enthusiasm, improved flexibility and motion. Great outcome 😀🐾

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Matangi
Hamilton
3284

Telephone

+64211688287

Website

http://dogwise.co.nz/

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