Nutrition

We offer diet formulation that aligns with AAFCO/NRC/FEDIAF guidelines for healthy dogs without special needs. We can provide referrals to Vet Nutritionists and Integrative Vets with an interest in Nutrition for dogs with medical challenges or more specialised needs.

We commonly refer to the following clinics that do distant consults:

Bentons Road Vet Clinic
Mont Albert Vet Surgery
Dr Ian Billinghurst
Natural Health for People & Pets

Reach out at info@balanced-canine.com

Conditioning

We are currently accepting clients for novice conditioning sessions.

You are an existing client of our bodywork clinic, and we have given you the all clear to participate in conditioning
Your dog needs to be food-motivated
Happy to work away from home
Happy to work around a stranger
You'll need HEAPS of soft treats cut up small i.e. Prime100 rolls.
Whilst we have done very fun outside obstacle courses before, the current sessions will be inside, working strictly on foundations and your goals for your dog - the obstacle courses can come later, pending your dog's skills and the weather.

You will need to purchase equipment at some stage to progress your at-home sessions.

We will start you on 'box work', which is 2 platforms made out of foam floor tiles duct taped together - cheap and easy to make. Your dog will master their foundations with this at home and advance from there.

Home work is necessary to progress your dog - a minimum of 3 times per week for 5-10 minutes would be your goal.

Your 2nd appointment will occur when your dog has understood their foundations homework.

We welcome clients once a week or as infrequently as they like.
Puppies are welcome, and their sessions will be formatted differently.

When you book online, it may ask you strange questions such as "What are your dogs problems" "Table or Floor" - just type NA.

Book here and look for conditioning in the session list.

See our T & C's here that include our cancellation/reschedule policy

Check the client-only Facebook group for updates.

Things to know:

Our clinic is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday with late night appointments available on Fridays.
Keep barking to a minimum - keep our neighbours happy.
Please do not allow your dog to cock their leg on our neighbours property
Watch your dog for marking once on the property, and use a belly band on male dogs where necessary.
I will come out when I'm ready for you, please do not come down the drive before I come for you as reactive dogs may be leaving.
Do not enter through any closed gate as dogs may loose.
We do not provide diagnosis or medication.
We will refer you on if we feel it is necessary.
Our clinic is not child-safe.