What's on offer
1
Introduction to Mantrailing
A 3 hour workshop, designed to get you and your dog started on your Mantrailing Journey.
No prior experience or training is necessary.
Hosted in different spaces in and around the Canberra region.
2
Mantrailing Progression
Casual classes for dogs that have completed the Introduction to Mantrailing workshop.
Progression sessions will be anywhere from 2 to 3 hours in length to ensure each team gets at least 2 runs.
These sessions are designed to advance your Mantrailing skills and continue to grow your bond with your dog on your Mantrailing journey.
Hosted in and around the Canberra surrounds.
3
Canine Remedial Massage
Depending on the size of your dog and their needs, these are either 30min or 1 hour appointments.
I will undertake a quick assessment before we start, just to see if anything has changed since your last visit and see where your dog has tightness or tenderness.
Introduction to Mantrailing Workshop
A 3 hour workshop, designed to get you and your dog started on your Mantrailing Journey.
No prior experience or training is necessary.
You will need a harness and a long line (leash that's around 5m in length) for your dog. Preferably a harness that you don't use for any other sport. 2 - 3 containers to hold their favourite food or treats and a scent article (an article of clothing you've worn recently e.g. a hat, beanie, glove, sock) in a zip lock bag.
You will learn how to handle the long line, teach your dog to take in odour from the scent article, and start a basic trail.
This course is mandatory before you can start our progression sessions.
Canine Massage Assessment
This is for clients that have never seen me for a massage before.
This a 1 hour comprehensive assessment where I review your dogs history, vet referral notes and gain an understanding of what your goals are.
I will review your dog walking (their gait), posture, how they sit and lie down and what they look like getting up from those positions.
I will also undertake a hands on assessment. This is so I can get a feel for your dog's muscle size and any differences between each side of their body. I'll also go through and assess where it looks like they may have tenderness or tightness in their muscles in order for me to design the best massage treatment for them. Depending on how your dog handles the assessment, this will also include a massage.
These assessments are not diagnostic. They are for me to understand and dog and work out what massage treatment they need.
I will always work with your dog and their comfort levels and will never force your dog to be touched, handled or massaged if they don't want to.
I will also provide regular reports back to your vet, canine physio or rehab vet so we can work as a team to achieve the best outcomes for your dog.
Mantrailing Progression Sessions
Casual classes for dogs that have completed the Introduction to Mantrailing workshop.
Progression sessions will be anywhere from 2 to 3 hours in length to ensure each team gets at least 2 runs.
These sessions are designed to advance your Mantrailing skills and continue to grow your bond with your dog on your Mantrailing journey.
In these sessions we practice the different types of starts, trail types, varied lengths and complexities of trails, the use of decoys and a mix of urban and rural locations.
In these sessions you'll learn to read your dogs body language, when they have lost the trail, may need assistance and when they are "on the trail" and giving a "proximity alert" as they get close to their target.
Canine Remedial Massage
Depending on the size of your dog and their needs, these are either 30min or 1 hour appointments.
I will undertake a quick assessment before we start, just to see if anything has changed since your last visit and see where your dog has tightness or tenderness.
Please make sure your dog has not eaten before your appointment or it has been 2 hours since their last meal.
A massage on a full tummy might be uncomfortable for some dogs.
I will always treat within the comfort of your dog and never force them to be touched, handled or massage if they don't want to.
I will never force your dog into a position or make them uncomfortable. If this means we can't massage today, that's OK. I may show you how to perform a massage on the areas that are tight and I will continue to work on building a relationship with your dog so they can be comfortable receiving a massage.
Your dog's health and wellbeing and mine and your's and your dog's safety are my number one priority.