Hands On Paws

Hands On Paws canine massage therapist, local dog trainer
who is now taking on dog walking/training to help fellow dog owners out
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Hi all.I have not updated this page in a wee whileBut yes the crew and I are still here, doing canine massage and trying...
17/09/2024

Hi all.

I have not updated this page in a wee while
But yes the crew and I are still here, doing canine massage and trying to fit in clients around work (not much has change there sorry)

If your wanting to book in a massage for your dog, feel free to contact me and I'll get back to you with times and dates 💚💚.

25/01/2024

PARVO ALERT! Our parvo cases are rapidly increasing. Please keep your dogs safe.

We have created this list of frequently asked questions (F.A.Q.). If after reading this you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

1. What is parvo?
Parvo is a very nasty virus that attacks a dog's intestines. It mostly affects puppies and young dogs.

2. What are the signs of Parvo?
As Parvo attacks the intestines it causes dogs to stop eating, start vomiting and they often get bloody diarrhoea.

3. How does a dog get Parvo?
Dogs get Parvo from contact with contaminated poo particles. Dogs can sniff up these particles directly from an infected dog or pick them up from sniffing the ground where a sick dog has been. These particles can survive for many months and they can be brought into your house under your shoes.

4. Is there a way to prevent my dog from getting Parvo?
YES! Fortunately we have a very effective vaccine available, as long as your dog receives its full course of vaccinations it will protect your dog and prevent it from getting Parvo.

5. What is the best way to treat my sick dog?
Most dogs are so unwell they need to be admitted at the vet clinic. They are put on a drip and treated with drugs to stop the vomiting and treat infections. This treatment is intensive and costly but offers the best chance of survival for your dog.

6. Can I treat a dog with Parvo at home?
If your dog is still drinking you can try and treat Parvo at home. Your veterinarian can provide you with medication to help, but your dog will depend on you to pull it through. Water and electrolytes are critical as sick dogs lose so much of these with the vomiting and diarrhoea. Often dogs will be too sick to try treatment at home.

7. How do I stop Parvo from spreading?
Firstly: keep your sick dog away from other dogs and keep unvaccinated dogs away from areas where the sick dog has been. If possible, disinfect all areas the sick dog has been. This can be done with household bleach, using one cup of bleach per 30 cups of water. And remember that Parvo can linger for up to a year, so don't immediately get a new unvaccinated puppy, as it is likely to get sick as well.

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23/08/2023

Great words

Why is canine massage important.Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and vary in muscle tone and fitness.Each and every do...
01/08/2023

Why is canine massage important.

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and vary in muscle tone and fitness.

Each and every dog can benefit from massage, wether you have a old dog struggling to move on these cold winter mornings or a growing puppy who seems to be all legs and nothing inbetween,
If ypu have a super fit working dog or a happy go lucky pet.

The top 5 reasons for massage include,

1) Improving circulation and lymphatic flow.

2) Decresses pain.

3) Reduces stress and anxiety.

4) Assists in recovery process.

5) Helps identify potential health issues.

Hi guysCheck out Camille, shes now doing packs walks in gisborne For those furbabies that have been missing out since I'...
13/05/2023

Hi guys
Check out Camille, shes now doing packs walks in gisborne
For those furbabies that have been missing out since I've stopped due to work check her out and make a booking

These three today. I love that pau boops and Bailey not so much but all end and zoomies
28/11/2022

These three today. I love that pau boops and Bailey not so much but all end and zoomies

Miss Bailey with today frist day back after a few week of hospital stay and then our beloved tanks passing..
14/11/2022

Miss Bailey with today frist day back after a few week of hospital stay and then our beloved tanks passing..

26/10/2022

Hay guy with yhe short week and today my head is killing me but I am having tomorrow off so I will be walking dog blue, Bailey and rivah then the boy pack after

17/10/2022

Hay guy rebecca here no dog walking this week as I have end up in hospital dont know when I'll be out thanks give our fur babies a hug from me

Had the B.Group today Bailey, butter aka tank and miss bebe the pug not many photos as was an onload walk and tying reb...
10/10/2022

Had the B.Group today Bailey, butter aka tank and miss bebe the pug not many photos as was an onload walk and tying rebecca up was way more fun... say the dogs. Plus we had granny rose with us in her wheelchair she got sux in a hole and we had to help pull her out.

Just phot from today
05/10/2022

Just phot from today

05/10/2022

Bailey hay part of no puggies today the were on babysitting duty... but she didn't mine loveed seeing the boy and had cuddles too

So these guys where a wee bit cuddle today. while rivah went hunting and her ears were mot working... but the boy did e...
23/09/2022

So these guys where a wee bit cuddle today. while rivah went hunting and her ears were mot working... but the boy did enjoy chasing after rivah too.

Due to weather no walking today but will pickup tomorrow if little raining and walk the boys 😉
22/09/2022

Due to weather no walking today but will pickup tomorrow if little raining and walk the boys 😉

Just a couple of photos today we picked up grany Rose and took her for a walk...
19/09/2022

Just a couple of photos today we picked up grany Rose and took her for a walk...

So these four had blast today. But penny had to come rescue becca as 1 of us got very smelly we will not name names .......
16/09/2022

So these four had blast today. But penny had to come rescue becca as 1 of us got very smelly we will not name names ...... so we went swimming to try and clean up a bit but no wet dog go in becca's car 😆

Love my girlfriend's miss Bailey & Rivah out in our rain jackets on but had lite spitting no rain so that was good.
12/09/2022

Love my girlfriend's miss Bailey & Rivah out in our rain jackets on but had lite spitting no rain so that was good.

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Gisborne
4010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+64273113482

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Bailey hay part of #thegoonies no puggies today the were on babysitting duty... but she didn't mine loveed seeing the boy and had cuddles too

Sorry forgot to post last night these two were so happy to see each other more photos second post with Mr Blue

These two love there time together

Monday funday

Enrichment starts from the time they come home, I have a few toys and I'll switch for harder or easy toys, Ru here lives her food, will figure out a way to get anything that could resemble food, so giving her this toy to work on after her plate of dinner for extra bikkis is a good treat for her She gets to work her brain and figure things out, she's a real thinker this girl There will be a pic of her 10mins after playing with this toy, you can see how happy and tired this made her, most adult dogs do the same when they play/work for there food, it fills all needs

When you find out Hayley loves the pool as much as the river How else do you spend a good summers afternoon

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