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Paws Rewind Canine Remedial Massage Therapy, On Lead Dog Walking services. Hamilton, New Zealand

01/09/2026

How to massage your dog at home:

One of the most simple yet effective techniques to introduce to your dogs massage routine at home is Effleurage.

The next time you are sitting on the couch or the bed with your dog slowly start introducing them to massage.

Gently stroke them from the top of their head down to their tail. Using both hands glide them over the dogs skin with light pressure.

Check in with your dog, are they enjoying it? Are they beginning to fall asleep? Slowly and gently apply more pressure.

Can you feel the dogs muscles? Are they hard or are they soft? Do they flinch or twitch? Does the dog suddenly look at you or adjust their body?
You know your dog best. How do you think they are feeling?

At home massages are a great way to keep your dogs body relaxed and healthy in between their regular appointments with a professional. Canine massage professionals can use different massage techniques to help your dog even more. They are skilled to apply different amounts of pressure and know canine anatomy very well. But your dog will still benefit from some gentle massage at home.

29/08/2026

I often get asked how do I know my dog needs a massage?
Or what should I be looking out for?

There are a few small signs that your dog is in pain.
You are the expert on your own dog, so if you think something is off - it’s highly likely something is!

I see hundreds of dogs and most signs are all very similar.

Muscle twitching is one of the most common ones and one of the easiest ones to spot.

Most dogs will avoid you touching them when they are in pain, they will move away or they will protect their sore area by adjusting their body position.

Another good one to spot is their coat patterns or texture. Does your dog have a spot in their fur that looks different to the rest?

If you need help identifying if your dog is in pain save this video for the next time you are sitting with your dog to test these things.

25/08/2026

Have you been considering massage for your dog but just don’t think it’s worth it….?

Check out how massage helped this dog in one session.

At first the slightest touch on the dog’s muscles here have a massive impact on the dog.

I have found a big knot in the dog’s shoulder. I am only pushing very gently into this knot and the surrounding muscles, and you can immediately see how it affects the dog.
These muscle twitches and flinches are from being sore and over worked.

Sore and overworked muscles are more likely to result in further injuries or pain, as the body works to compensate for this tightness. Fascia over these muscles then cause even more tightness and there is a cascade effect.

As you can see in the second half of this video after I have worked on these muscles they are much more fluid and softer.
There is no more twitching or flinching and I am pushing a bit harder than I was at the start.
The skin slides much smoother over the tissue which means the fascia is a lot looser.
The big knot is gone and he will now be able to walk with much less pain.

So do you still think canine massage is not effective?
Let your dog show you how much better they feel after a session.

10/08/2026

Making my job sound illegal….
But in all seriousness I love this job! I love looking after and caring for other people’s dogs and I am so grateful that people trust me with their fur babies (and the keys to their house). Wouldn’t change it for anything.





What’s better than one long haired miniature dachshund…..? Two!Meet Henry,I have been walking Henry since March. His mum...
21/07/2026

What’s better than one long haired miniature dachshund…..? Two!
Meet Henry,

I have been walking Henry since March. His mum wanted him to socialise with other dogs in a calm controlled environment, get some exercise and to learn how to control his emotions when he sees other dogs and people when out on his walks.
So on lead dog walking was the perfect way to do all of these!

In typical dachshund fashion Henry is very vocal when he sees new people and dogs. So we worked on building a relationship where he learnt to trust me to protect him so he didn’t need to scare them away with his barks.

We very quickly built a strong bond and after finding out that he previously had golden retrievers as his best friends, I knew the perfect group for him!
And so we had a very smooth introduction to my retriever group of Sonny, Dixie, Cooper and Molly (the honorary golden retriever). Henry was the perfect addition!

He has found his spot trotting along behind me in amongst the fluffy tails and legs.

Henry can now walk nicely with four other dogs, he no longer barks at dogs or people on our walks. Although he will sometimes give a little woof if he sees one walking past his house (little man has to protect his castle of course).

I love this little guy and am so proud of how far he has come in such a short time!
Looking forward to continuing to see him grow and improve.

05/07/2026

Dog walking.... It's not always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes we walk in the rain.

It's hard work, long hours, lots of steps and a lot of time and effort put into each and every dog. It takes time and patience.

But..... when you see all your hard work, effort and dedication put into every single dog, all come together to create a well balanced pack of beautifully behaved dogs (most of the time), it makes it all worth while!

If you see me out walking four or five dogs, what you are seeing is a well planned and established pack.
What you don't see is my hard work and dedication behind the scenes to get this group together. The one on one initial walks. The slow introductions to other dogs.
The skill and care it takes to put together a group of dogs. There is no rushing. The carefully planned routes I take my pack of dogs on to try my best to keep us all safe. It is all well planned by my observations and management. And it is not a skill that everyone possesses. This is why it's so important to invest in the right dog walker.
We are not all the same.

I will always do my best to make sure each and every dog I walk is safe and cared for, as if they were my own. I develop such a great bond with each dog and learn to love all their personalities and quirks.

Meet Winston, He is a 1 year old miniature dachshund who I have been walking since February. Winston’s mum contacted me ...
15/06/2026

Meet Winston,
He is a 1 year old miniature dachshund who I have been walking since February.

Winston’s mum contacted me to help with his on lead walking as he constantly pulled on lead and he was extremely vocal towards other dogs and people.
In typical dachshund fashion, his barking was quite extreme when he would see other dogs and people.

Being so small, fluffy and absolutely adorable he would often draw attention from people wanting to give him pats! But to little Winston people reaching down to give him any attention became super scary! And so he developed a lot of stranger danger and fear of new people (including me).

I’ve been working with Winston to build his confidence and also build trust in our relationship. This meant learning that I am not scary, but also that I would have his back and not let strangers approach him.

We also have worked on his association with other dogs - he has been learning to be around other dogs without the pressure to interact and that he can be calm in their presence.
Learning from other dogs through the calm pack walks has done wonders for his confidence and his calmness when out walking.

Winston has come such a long way in a short time! From constant pulling on lead and barking at dogs to walking in a pack of five and walking nicely on lead. We are also working on this with his mum too as he tends to be a bit naughty for her!

Pack walking with other dogs has proven to be exactly what Winston needs to grow in confidence and learn that the big wide world isn’t always scary!

Some group photos of some of my current packs, along with some of the comments I get from passers-by…. On the daily ther...
28/05/2026

Some group photos of some of my current packs, along with some of the comments I get from passers-by…. On the daily there is at least one person that needs to make a comment.

One guess for the most common comment…..

It makes me wonder why people feel the need to make a comment, I’m not sure what other business (if any) or person just doing their job gets commented on by strangers on the street.
But it’s a running joke between myself and a few of the other dog walkers around - I’ve started writing a list down each time someone says something. It’s very amusing to compare the comments we get daily.


I feel a day in the life of a dog walker reel coming on 😂

Meet Oreo, I have been walking her twice a week since January. Oreos parents wanted someone to take her out for walks as...
15/05/2026

Meet Oreo,
I have been walking her twice a week since January.
Oreos parents wanted someone to take her out for walks as they were both busy with work and she was at home for long periods.
She also showed signs of “stranger danger” so getting her out and about exposed to different people and surroundings to help her overcome this was important.

Oreo was also a little dog reactive when her parents were around so they wanted to get her socialising with other dogs in a manner that was controlled and structured so she could learn to be around other dogs without needing to get protective.

Oreo is a young girl who is full of energy! But once I broke through that protective barrier I found out just what a big softie sweetheart she really is!

She quickly went from being dog reactive to being able to walk alongside 4 other dogs in a pack comfortably.
Getting to know her and that she just wants some space when being around new people is why I spend time getting to know dogs one on one. And why it is so important not to skip this step when introducing new dogs to a group.

I look forward to continuing to work with Oreo and getting to know her little quirks and personality. So proud of how far she has come in such a short time working with me 🥰

What’s the worst part of my job?It’s that you build a deep connection with each and every dog that you have the privileg...
02/05/2026

What’s the worst part of my job?
It’s that you build a deep connection with each and every dog that you have the privilege of spending your days with, and then one day, they are no longer there.

Today the world lost another one of its most precious souls, Nikau.

There was something about her that just melted my heart. A similarity to my senior girl maybe, but something about senior dogs just hits different. 15 amazing years she spent with the most loving family I know.

She was one of my very first massage and walking dogs. The sweetest girl. No longer having you around is going to be strange. From seeing you every Tuesday for your little old lady sniff walk and every second Wednesday for your fortnightly massage - to nothing. You will leave a huge space in my heart xx

Rest in love my sweet girl. I will forever cherish our time together. Thank you for being a part of my journey ❤️

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