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Organix Canine Wellness Centre (OCWC) is a natural healthcare facility nestled in the beautiful Manor Lakes community. We began as a dedicated Dog Spa focused on providing a more comfortable and enjoyable grooming experience. Using techniques from dermatological grooming and balanced training to connect with your dog. Our Dog Spa uses organic, plastic-free products made locally in Melbourne.

OCWC has since flourished into a full-service wellness centre for dogs. Alongside our purpose-built Dog Spa, we provide Myofunctional Therapy in the same relaxing setting. Our myotherapy practitioner is able to help dogs with all aspects of musculoskeletal dysfunction, from remedial and performance to maintenance programs, utilising massage and physio-therapeutic exercises.

We take the time to understand your dog’s individual needs in a calm and friendly space, so we can provide an individualised service that supports their health and happiness.

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I'm a sucker for an athletic dog, but im also aware that I have a 16 yo Dachshund with arthritis πŸ₯°

Remember to always build your dog up to a task slowly 🐌 

It's the best way to avoid injury.

Also, get some guidance from a pro πŸ˜‰
Unless your dog requires a therapeutic dose of a particular nutrient, oversupplementation can be a real problem.

Everything that goes in must be processed and dealt with by the body. 

The best way to receive nutrients is through food as nature intended.

So, before racing to pump your dog with supplements, have you tried adjusting their diet?

In this example, we take a popular joint supplement of Glucosamine and Chondroitin.

Before finding a supplement, try adding foods that contain many of these nutrients to the diet naturally. Think of joints like the trachea, tails and feet.

I buy most of my dog's food from @rogue.raw because their ethics and quality align with what I want to feed my dog. You can ask your local butcher if they can source something in particular if you don't see it in the window. 

Use ORGANIX at checkout for a discount and to give me a little kickback πŸ’™
Because plant enzymes interact with each other- sometimes negatively and sometimes positively, it's best to switch up the plants you feed your dog.

If you're feeding the exact same plant or meat every day, your dog could develop nutrient deficiencies from these negative interactions.

This begs the question: are complete and balanced, pre-prepared meals good for your dog in the long term?

I'd rather have the freedom to adjust my dog's food manually to mimic a diet closer to what his ancestors would eat.

After all, his digestive system is virtually unchanged from theirs, and he deserves the best I can offer. πŸ’™
Many times I've had discussions with owners about their dog's behaviour, and they are shocked by how scared or difficult they are because no one ever told them...

We need to communicate a dog's behaviour to their owner so that they can be involved in making their experience better.

And owners, you need to listen, understand, ask questions and help, because your dog's experience is determined by you just as much as it is by us πŸ’™
If I had a dollar for every time someone said "I saw on YouTube to…" and it was actually WRONG for THEIR dog, I would not be writing this post. I'd be on a big acreage somewhere warm, with lots of animals 😝

Looking to YouTube for help and guidance in maintaining or grooming your dog is certainly not a bad idea, but there are lot's of things you need to know that are individual to your dog to be successful in what you're trying to achieve.

In a time where everyone is an expert, it can be difficult to decipher what information you should and shouldn't listen to.

With 15+ years experience grooming dogs, I am still constantly learning new things. Working with different dogs provides new learning opportunities and experience when I encounter similar dogs or situation in the future.

If you would like REAL, individualised help learning to do anything you would like help with, please reach out and organise a 1-on-1 class with me! It could really help you and your dog.

Prevent matting, maintain your dog's nails, keep eye-gunk at bay, learn to inspect your dog's paw pads - anything that makes life with your dog easier πŸ’™

Classes are tailored to YOU and what YOU need. From 30mins right up to 3h.
Something you might not think about when using a blow dryer on your dog.

They have been in warm water and are now damp and cold. Like when you step out of the shower.

The first place you should dry them is anywhere underneath them.

The skin is thinner here and can make them really cold when wet.

Using a warm (not hot) blow dryer underneath can quickly warm up your dog and make them feel more comfortable as you dry the rest of them. πŸ’™
I can't tell you how important it is to check your dog's poop.

If what comes out of the other end doesn't make sense, this is usually a sign of a problem.

Looking at your dog's poop can also indicate what their diet is lacking or in excess of.

For example, when I feed my dog fish, I can check his poop tomorrow to see if it's too fatty or runny.

For him, that's an indication I gave him too much in one meal.

If my dog is constipated, I know I needed to add more veggie fiber.

Know what's normal, so you can notice what's abnormal 🫑 and adjust from there.
How do I dry my dog properly?
How do I brush my dog?
How do I remove a matt?
How can I clean my dog's ears?
My dog hates being brushed, help?!

Whatever you're issue, I can help πŸ˜‰
I specifically choose toys that dogs truly enjoy. 

Long-lasting toys are not necessarily less fun, but when your dog destroys a toy, don't think of it as a wasted toy.

Your dog enjoyed the toy.
They had fun. 

Before you say "toys are expensive", there are many options.

Once you figure out how your dog likes to play, you can find non-commercial alternatives. 

E.g.. If your dog likes ripping stuff up, try offering a cardboard box with some shredded paper.

*Always observe your dog playing with new toys
Too many groomers, nurses and Veterinarians manually express an*l glands on the regular without getting to the root cause.

If the problem doesn't resolve itself, the dog keeps getting these "expressions", eventually leading to weak muscles, further preventing the gland's natural expression.

Please ask yourself, why are they not emptying on their own?

And figure it out! Expression is just a band-aid that can lead to chronic problems...
This works best on smooth-coated or highly shedding breeds.

Working WITH what your dog already enjoys,  being pat, to remove excess hair. Really, what's not to love!

Let me know if you try this 😁

#boxerlove
Oh my gosh, remember when I had really short hair?

Anyway, I found it really hard to find good products for my itchy dog and now that I have, I'm including everything I have found to be effective in my online store so you'll always have access to good products πŸ’™

These products have been used on all of my clients dog's for the past 5 years which means I have gotten really good at knowing what works for different dogs in different cases so if you need any advice, please don't hesitate to reach out. πŸ‘Œ
My dog used to have really itchy skin, to the point that he would lick so much that his skin had become hairless, thick and black in some areas.

We all know Omega 3 is good for skin conditions, so I would give my dog canned Sardines (a good source of Omega 3) once a week in an attempt to help with his skin.

However, I never really noticed any changes until he started eating a proper fresh-food diet, including fresh whole fish.

If you, too, are struggling to see any changes to your dog's skin condition, it might be time to try a more appropriate diet. 
If you're already on some kind of fresh food diet but not getting anywhere with your dog's skin, you might like to contact a Canine Nutritionist to ensure it is suitable for your dog and your health goals for them.

You can pick up whole fish from most fish stores or markets; otherwise, I buy mine from @rogue.raw
If you'd like to give them a try, you can use my discount code "ORGANIX" at checkoutπŸ’™
My little old man sporting 100% plastic-free, hemp and organic cotton dog collars!

I completely understand that there are use and convenience factors surrounding plastic collars and leads, but it has been my mission for a long time now to reduce (well, eliminate) my plastic consumption, and when there is a benefit for my dog as well, I just can't justify it.

I love these because:
- They're comfortable
- Easy to take on and off
- Washable
- Plastic-Free
- Hypoallergenic
- Eco-friendly
- Supports small biz
- B-Corp Certified Brand
- 5% is donated to Animal Rescue + the environment

Available in the Organix Store

Brand: @bohemi.australia
I was lucky enough to be invited onto @bearandkindapawthecary new podcast, "The Natural Dog Mum".

This is a snippet with my opinion on what's causing so many CCL issues in our dogs πŸ’™
Oh the lengths marketers will go to trick you into buying their products…

I had a client excitedly tell me they had switched to a raw food brand, called Lyka. If you're familiar with Lyka, you will know this isn't a raw food product.

While I'm not picking on Lyka in particular, it just goes to show how wording can become confusing when it's paired with other descriptive words like "fresh, healthy, gently, lightly, seasoned etc."

A true fresh, raw food diet is either bought raw and uncooked, say from a butcher, or uncooked and frozen.

Considering the digestive system of the dog, fresh, raw food is the BEST way for your dog to receive nutrients, promoting overall health and well-being. It was the only way to feed your dog until around the 50s when processed dog food became cool…

One type of processed dog food that sounds cooked, but isn't, is Freeze Dried food.
Freeze-dried dog food (assuming all ingredients are ONLY freeze dried and have not had any other process applied), is the closest you can currently get to a bag of dry food. Since it is dried without the use of heat, it retains most of the necessary digestive enzymes and nutrients with roughly 97% remaining intact.

What do I feed my dog?
Only the best, of course! haha but seriously, I have found @rogueraw to be the best raw dog food you can get due to their freshness, ethics and product options.

I am lucky enough to be affiliated with the company and have personally spoken to the lovely owner. So if you would like to try an amazing dog food, please use my code "ORGANIX" for 10% off your first order.

If you don't know how to switch to a raw dog food from a processed dog food, please contact a qualified Canine Nutritionist to ensure you do so safely as there are some nuances for dogs that have been eating processed food for a long time πŸ’™
Have you ever thought about what fabric is in your dog's environment?

There's this really interesting study that re-surfaced a little while ago about the effects of polyester on the hormones of the reproductive system.

The study got a bunch of dogs and clothed them in polyester pants, wool pants, cotton pants and, the control group, wearing no pants.

Research on the dogs wearing polyester pants showed negative impacts on their reproductive hormones and fertility. In males it showed reduced sperm count and motility and testicular degeneration. In females it showed lower progesterone levels, failure to conceive both natural and using AI and an increase in miscarriage in the first month of pregnancy.

The good news? It was largely reversible once the polyester pants were removed. Taking roughly 7 months for normal hormones levels to return.

Control groups (cotton, wool or no pants) stayed healthy throughout the study.

The hypothesis is that the Polyester creates an electrostatic field that can interfere with hormone production.

Now, if we take that in account and the fact that synthetic fibres have long been known to cause skin allergies and dermatitis, we can take away that natural fibres are best!

In saying that, I bet you've never looked at your dogs lead or bedding?

I have found the most hypoallergenic collars and leads available. They are completely plastic free and use hemp fabric so if your dog is prone to allergies or gets itchy, if you would like to prevent any skin irritations, I would highly recommend swapping out any synthetic fibres your dog comes into contact with to a natural fibre.
Hopefully, your pup's first groom looks like a giant load of fun 😁 

Why?
Because why would your puppy want to be involved in a boring activity?

Well, they wouldn't. 

So, we make it fun while rewarding for the moment where the puppy does things we want like giving me their paw, walking into the bath, turning around for me and letting me clean their ears.

Then they get a play break ☺️
Who knew pregnancy could be so tiring? 😝

I'm just trying to be professional when I say I'm fine, but it's okay, I know I can't hide it anymore. 
I look like πŸ’© right now 😜

With ligament pain in the evenings, sleeping is tough! Tips anyone? πŸ˜