Canine Health & Mobility

25/09/2026

🐾 Happy 4th Gotcha Day to our beautiful Banjo ❤️

Four years ago, this beautiful boy came into our lives. He’d already been through several homes, but somehow, when he found us, he just slotted perfectly into our lives. From day one, he’s been the most gentle, loving and beautifully behaved dog.

Banjo has been part of so many adventures, travelling with us all over Queensland, NSW and Victoria in our campervan, alongside our beautiful Ash (who passed away last year). He absolutely loooooooves the car ❤️. Wherever we go, people are drawn to him because they can feel his beautiful nature and energy.

He’s now the most wonderful big brother, guide and wise soul to Marley and Angel. ❤️

His two favourite things in the world are food and the beach 😂🏖️ So for his special day, we took him to Altona Dog Beach for some fun and stocked up on dog meat and bones on the way home.

We feel incredibly lucky that Banjo found his way to us.

Happy Gotcha Day, beautiful boy. You are so very loved. ❤️🐾

17/09/2026

What does a treatment session with me actually look like?

Meet Zelda. ❤️

Zelda really doesn’t enjoy being handled at the vet. She finds the environment stressful and can be very uncomfortable with people touching her.

But at home, it’s a completely different story.

For Zelda, there’s no collar, no treatment table and no one holding her in place. She isn’t being forced to stay somewhere she doesn’t want to be. She’s in her own familiar environment, where she feels safe.

And most importantly, Zelda gets a CHOICE.

If she wants to walk away, she can. If she needs a break, we take one. And quite often, she’ll wander off for a minute… then come back when she’s ready.

Sometimes she even positions herself in a particular way, almost telling me, "This is where I want you to work.” So, our treatment might start on the couch, move to the floor, then her bed, her other bed or even the kitchen. 😄

My job isn't simply to massage her or apply osteopathic mobility techniques. I’m constantly watching and listening to what her body is telling me.

A ripple through the skin.
A twitch or “ouchie” in a muscle.
A change in her facial expression.
Worried eyes when I’m working around an uncomfortable area.
Lip licking when things are becoming a little tense.
A big yawn as she releases tension.
Or sometimes, she’ll lick my hands — her way of saying, “Can we focus somewhere else for a moment?”

These little signals matter.

Treatment doesn't have to mean holding a dog still and getting through a set routine. For me, it’s about creating a conversation with the dog and adapting the treatment to what THEY are communicating.

And when a dog feels safe enough to say “yes”, “not there”, “I need a break” or “I'm ready to come back” — we can work together rather than simply doing something TO them.

This is one of the reasons I love working with dogs in their own homes. ❤️

Zelda gets to be Zelda — and I work with her, not against her.

🎥 Have a look at what one of her treatment sessions actually looks like.

14/09/2026

🐾 ARTHRITIS ISN’T JUST “GETTING OLD” — IT’S CHRONIC PAIN

Arthritis and chronic pain are the second most common reason dogs are euthanised, after cancer. 💔

And I know how hard it is when you see your dog in pain and would do anything to make them feel better.

What many people don't realise is that arthritis doesn't just affect the painful joint. When something hurts, dogs naturally change the way they move. They compensate, putting extra strain on other joints and muscles.

And so the snowball begins:

Pain → altered movement → compensation → more strain → more pain.

Over time, this can affect their strength, mobility, confidence and ability to enjoy the things they love.

💚 But there is so much we can do to help slow this process down.

The right walking and exercise routine, appropriate nutrition and supplements, an orthopaedic bed and simple changes around the home can all help support your dog's comfort and mobility.

Please don't wait until your dog is really struggling. Dogs are incredibly good at hiding pain, and the sooner we support them, the more we can do to help them stay comfortable and enjoy life.

🏡 At Canine Health & Mobility, I provide personalised in-home consultations and treatments to help dogs with arthritis, pain and mobility issues.

If you've noticed your dog slowing down, becoming stiff, struggling with stairs or simply not being themselves anymore, please don't just put it down to age.

🐶 Book a consultation and let's work together to help your dog feel more comfortable — and receive a FREE Pet&Me dog massage brush (for bookings during September). 💚

September is Canine Pain Awareness Month

Move • Heal • Thrive

07/09/2026

🐾 Could your dog be in pain without you realising it?

Dogs are incredibly good at hiding pain, and the signs aren't always as obvious as limping or crying.

September is CANINE PAIN Awareness month, and I urge you to be proactive rather than wait until you see definite signs like lameness.

Here are 25 signs that your dog may be in pain — some are surprisingly subtle 😞

Take a few minutes to look through the list. You might recognise something you've noticed in your own dog but never connected with pain.

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Limping / limping only after getting up
Stiffness / lameness
Groaning when laying down
Stretching very often or rarely / difficulty when stretching
Problems squatting / holding leg up when urinating
Scattered poo (not coming out in one mass) / difficulty defecating
A**l gland problems / UTI’s
Change in behaviour / mood changes / snappy / growly / stressed
Change in posture / flexibility / strength / appearance
Fatigue / tired facial expression
Change in coat (swirls, different direction), flakiness, hair loss
Disturbed sleep / rolling around / “making or digging bed”
Always laying on same side when sleeping /resting
Laying back against firm surface e.g. wall
Dislikes being touched, cuddled, groomed, brushed
Head feels hot
Spatial awareness problems / imbalance / clumsiness
Chewing / licking / nibbling feet or tail
“Bum dancing” when being rubbed and scratched
Repetitive behaviour e.g. obsessive digging
Elevating head on edge of bed / resting head on top of something
Letting head hand down over edge e.g. of bed / sofa / mattress
Eating / chewing problems
Not wanting to do things they used to do e.g. stairs, playing, jumping into car

04/09/2026

Workshop coming up 🥳
Please book here: https://www.caninehealthandmobility.au/event-details-1/stress-in-dogs or go to the Facebook event post or message me 😊

A relaxed, small-group workshop for dog owners who want to understand their dogs on a deeper level.

We all know that things like fireworks, thunderstorms, being left alone or going to the vet can be stressful for dogs.

But what about the things we don’t recognise as stress?

A dog can be quietly stressed by its environment, daily routine, social interactions, handling, lack of choice, pain or discomfort, changes in its surroundings — and even things we do with the very best intentions.

And stress doesn’t just affect behaviour.
It can have a much bigger impact on a dog’s physical health, emotional wellbeing, confidence, nervous system and even mobility.

So, I’m putting together a small, relaxed 2-hour workshop to help you understand what your dog is communicating — and give you practical tools to help them feel better. ❤️

We’ll look at:
🌿 The subtle signs of stress that are so often missed

🧠 How stress affects the brain, emotions and behaviour

🩺 The connection between stress and physical health and nutritional stress

🐕 How stress can influence movement, tension and mobility

🏡 How the home environment can contribute to stress

👤 The ways WE can unintentionally create stress for our dogs

🔍 Looking beyond the obvious — what your dog may actually be communicating

💚 Practical ways to reduce and eliminate unnecessary stress

✨ How reducing stress can help improve health, confidence, behaviour and quality of life

This will be a very small group of no more than 6 people, so it won't be a sit-and-listen presentation.
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and talking through individual situations with your own dog.
My aim is to create a really warm, open and judgement-free space where we can learn together and look at our dogs a little differently.

You don't need to have a dog with a particular problem to come along. This is for anyone who wants to better understand their dog, prevent stress and learn how to help them feel safer, calmer and more confident in everyday life. ❤️

Please don't bring your dog to this event.

📍 Held in Chewton (address will be sent to participants a couple of days before the workshop)

📅 Date: Saturday 26/09/2026

⏰ Time: 2–4pm

⏱️ Duration: approx. 2 hours

👥 Maximum: 6 participants

☕ A yummy afternoon tea is included!

💰 Cost: $55 per person

If you'd like to understand your dog a little better — and perhaps discover some of the stress they're experiencing that you didn't even realise was there.

A small-group workshop to understand the stress you may not see and what to do about it

03/09/2026

🐾 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗛 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝟭𝟬 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦! 🐾

September is 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — so ask yourself:

Has your dog been telling you they're uncomfortable?

Slowing down? Struggling to get up? Hesitating on stairs? Falling behind you on walks/ stopping more often? Recovering from injury or surgery? More sensitive to touch or being brushed?

If you've noticed these changes and have been thinking “they're just getting older” or “I'll get around to it”… please don't wait.❤️

Pain that goes unnoticed or unmanaged can quietly become your dog's everyday life.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, 𝗜'𝗺 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽.

Book your 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 during September and as one of my 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 you'll receive a 𝗣𝗲𝘁&𝗠𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 (valued at $25) to continue supporting your dog at home.

✨ Don't wait for your dog to struggle more before you act.

📩 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴'𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: [www.caninehealthandmobility.au](http://www.caninehealthandmobility.au)

Because they can't tell us where it hurts. They rely on us to notice.

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 • 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹 • 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 🐾

02/09/2026

🐾 What did I feed my dogs tonight?

Dinner tonight was completely meat-free — and the best part is that I didn’t have to go shopping for anything. It was all made from things we already had at home. 😊

Marley, Banjo & Angel had:

🍠 Steamed & mashed sweet potato
A great source of beta-carotene, fibre and antioxidants, and gentle on the gut.

🌱 Soaked chia seeds
Packed with fibre and plant-based omega-3s, which can support healthy digestion and help with skin and coat health.

🥄 A dollop of cottage cheese
A nice little boost of protein and calcium.

🥜 Some homemade cashew spread
Provides healthy fats, magnesium and a few other useful minerals. (Just cashews, water, hempseed oil — no added salt or sugar.)

🥬 Homemade sauerkraut
A source of beneficial fermented bacteria to support a healthy gut microbiome — especially beneficial because the cellulose of the cabbage is broken down by the fermentation process.

🌾 Gluten-free oats simmered in homemade bone broth
Oats provide soluble fibre, including beta-glucan, while my homemade bone broth adds extra flavour and nutrients such as collagen and amino acids.

💊 And their Antinol capsules
For additional support for healthy joints and mobility.

So, no meat tonight — just a simple, wholesome bowl made from what we had in the kitchen. ❤️

It’s a good reminder that feeding our dogs well doesn’t always have to mean complicated recipes or expensive ingredients. Sometimes you can put together a pretty nutritious meal with the things already sitting in your pantry and fridge.

They absolutely LOVED it! 😂🐶🐶🐶

And yes, I do have a cutting board with a Wolfie on it 😂🥰

01/09/2026

🐾 SEPTEMBER IS CANINE PAIN AWARENESS MONTH 🐾

Dogs don’t always cry when they’re in pain. Sometimes, they simply change.

Slowing down on walks.
Struggling to get up or stiff in the mornings.
Sitting sideways with their hindlegs.
Hesitating before stairs or jumping.
Sleeping more.
Licking a sore area.
Becoming less tolerant of touch or brushing.

Have you noticed any of these in your dog?

If you have, please don't simply put it down to getting older. When we notice our dog is struggling but do nothing, we can unintentionally allow them to live with pain that could potentially be managed.

💛 The good news? You can do something about it.

At Canine Health & Mobility, I help identify the changes that may be affecting your dog's comfort and support them with personalised mobility, rehabilitation and holistic care.

Your dog can't tell you where it hurts. But they can show us.

If you've been noticing changes, let's do something about them. 🐾

29/08/2026

☕🐾 A very scientific question for Saturday 🐶

If your dog could choose your weekend plans, what would you be doing?

A) Going for a big adventure 🌿
B) Browsing one of the beautiful local markets 🧺
C) Going for a hike and exploring somewhere new 🥾🌿
D) Sitting at a café watching the world go by ☕
E) Going for a slow sniffy walk with absolutely no schedule 🐾
F) Staying home on the couch all day 😂
G) Romping along the beach 🐚
H) Something involving food. Obviously. 🍗

I already know which options Marley, Banjo and Angel would choose…

Tell me your dog’s answer in the comments 👇