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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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A sweet but healthy treat for dog and baby.

Giulian felt they were a bit dry so I'd add some melted butter and a 1/2 tsp of baking powder if you want them fluffier.

Mix into some mince for your doggies and offer sparingly due to the sugar content.
Life definitely has a way of throwing curve balls at you 😅

I had no idea what kind of person I would be after giving birth. The mother-baby bond is messy and beautiful 💙

I had made big plans for myself and my business while on maternity leave.
Anyway, all of that has basically gone out the window 😅

I'm currently in the middle of a website and business restructure that might look very different for some of you but it will allow me to raise my son in a way that feels right to me AND keep supporting your dogs.

Stay tuned 💙
While making these for my son I couldn't help thinking about how my dog would have loved to share these with him 💙

They are high in good fats and starch heavy so just a little treat for doggies ☺️

If you want to make one batch these are totally fine for your dog to eat cooked and with breadcrumbs but I've given you the best dog friendly option too.

Let me know what your dog or baby thinks ☺️
I think the "modern" way of raising babies is mostly wrong 😅
Now, I'm no expert, but I've taken a lot of knowledge from the Animal kingdom and applied it because it made so much sense to me, even though I was told to do things differently. 
Hear me out...

Modern baby foods are all sugar, so are dog foods. And what's one thing both humans and dogs have in common at the moment? Poor health and lots of chronic conditions. 
I bet eating fresh whole foods would help. I mean it wouldn't "not" help 😅

My dog ate fresh whole foods, I try to as much as my sugar addicted brain can, so why shouldn't baby? 

I'm sure it seems so normal to spoon feed a baby, "well they can't do it themselves can they?".
If that's true perhaps baby isn't ready for food? 
And this is purely observation, not medical advice. 
I sat on the floor and ate all my meals with baby. Eventually, he started grabbing, trying, spitting out, trying again, chewing and eating. 
He'd play with a spoon too.
I took this approach from dogs. Mumma brings home the kill, babies eat. That's it.

I see the same level of concern around people feeding their dogs too. Stop making I weird. Don't stand over them. Give them their food (or enrichment toy) and leave them alone. They will eat if they're hungry. If you believe you're feeding them the best you won't be concerned if they do or don't eat. 

We know sun light and fresh air is good for us. When I travelled to Scotland everyone had a "can do" attitude about the weather, since it was often dreary, you got up, went out and got 💩 done. 
Don't wait for the perfect day, they will come too, for now take what you can and make the most of it. 
And for goodness sake, let your dog and baby get dirty!

Early toilet training is not even a weird thing. It's only weird in the western world. 
If my baby could learn to potty without stress, fear and force, why would I not try? 
Thank you to @bimbibums for your potty plane and making me feel less weird. 

There was once a time when it was acceptable to chain a dog up in the back yard and throw them whatever food you could find. Never walk them. Rarely play with them. You'd just simply have them. 
Now we treat them like dolls. To
I just found the best way to explain massage!

The difference between a pat and a massage is in the accuracy of where you're putting your hands, the type of palpation and the purpose of the "touch".

We are not simply patting and rubbing over the dog's body.

We are feeling for specific structures beneath the surface, detecting changes within the tissues and performing different palpation techniques to create a positive change.

What looks like a pat to you, is a thoughtfully performed rehabilitation skill.

#myotherapy #caninerehab #caninemyotherapy
I don't talk about it much because i don't want to be salesy 🫠 but, If you love the products I talk about and use, I sell most of it online 💙

Most products are handmade by small businesses and Giulian (baby) and I pack and send together 😝

Some products include: 
Organic shampoo 
Hemp Leashes & Collars
Compostable Toys
And Wooden Chews

If you want the "Organix Experience " at home, everything i use in the dog spa is available online. 

Have a question or need help choosing? Im a DM away 🤗
I don't think I'll ever stop hearing your footsteps or your big ears flapping 💙

Before he was an old grump, he was the best adventure partner you could ever ask for from a little dog. 

I miss him dearly every day 🌈
I am beyond devastated. 

We're saying our final goodbye to Stretch this weekend 💙 

I know most people do long write ups and make a nice tribute to their dog. Even drafting this post I thought: should I make a video? Should I tell you how great he was? 

But truthfully, it won't make me feel better.
I am grateful for the time I was able to spend with him and for the bond we shared.
Our house will never be the same. 

A huge chunk of my life was spent with you, My grumpy ol'boy. You will be missed forever.
In my experience, dog owners hire groomers because they're mostly not sure how to groom their dogs themselves. 

You should not have to ask a groomer to do what is needed.

It is the groomers job to inspect your dog and advise you on what is needed to keep your dog happy and healthy.

If you have a request or a concern, of course voice it! But otherwise, everything needed should be done. 😌

Ft. The beautiful Mindy 🌈
You know that we know that you know that we know your lying. 😅

We can tell when a dog is groomed regularly, we can tell what they typically tolerate, we can see what type of haircut they had last and how long ago it was... we should never have to find out if they're fear aggressive...

Always be honest with your groomer. Most groomers are happy to work with you on whatever situation you've gotten yourself into.

Matting, poor behaviour, forgotten appointments, money and time constraints. 

We have dogs too. We get it. 💙

With love,
Organix 🤗
It's not gross to check your dog's poop,
It's diagnostic. 
It's not weird to be aware of how often your dog drinks water,
It's another piece of the puzzle. 
It's not obsessive to watch your dog every time they get up, 
It's observant.

Knowing what's normal for your dog is a huge benefit because you are more likely to notice the smaller changes in health before they become bigger issues. 

If this resonates with you, you should probably follow me 😁
Even a dog that has eaten raw, fresh food their whole life would be tempted by a sizzling steak...🥩

But...

Your dog will get more out of a fresh diet both mentally and physically.
In my opinion, these are 3 non-negotiable things your groomer should be doing without you asking...
To cook, or not to cook? That is the question.

Cooked, uncooked, meat, plants, fruits, grain-free, single protein, kibble, canned, fresh, whole-prey, freeze-dried and more. 

There has never been a trickier time to feed your dog. The options in pet stores and the hundreds of indie food brands popping up online are almost ridiculous and a testament to the fact that dog owners want to do better for their dogs.

These brands and businesses are cashing in by marketing their food as being the healthiest, and therefore, the best food for your dog.

But what type of dog food is actually the healthiest?

If we remove the marketing 🐂💩 and follow the dog's biology as it is today, feeding our best friends is actually very easy, and there is a reason more and more dog owners are moving away from kibble, canned and bagged dog food.

Read more on my blog www.caninewellness.com.au

Do you make your own dog food? What's your recipe?
The only thing that ever stopped me from looking after my pets before baby was myself.

I'm too tired.
It's dark and I'm hungry.
He's asleep, I'll just leave him...
We went for a big walk yesterday. 
I have to get dinner in the oven. 
I'm going out. 
New Netflix episode just came out 

Etc.

I thought I was busy then. But NOW I'm actually busy.

In saying that, you can always make time if you really want to. 

There's no excuse for not looking after your pets. Off days? Absolutely! Busy periods? Yup! 
As long as you circle back around and keep trying to do what's best then you're doing alright 👍
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE OG LITTLE MAN IN MY LIFE, STRETCH!

Turning 17 yesterday was a massive milestone for my little dog who managed to bounce back from some severe allergies when he was 10yo 🥰

Each day is truly a gift and I strive to make it the best day for him, whether that's just a cosy day or an adventure day 🤗

I've had to put Stretch aside a fair bit over the past 6m because I've been navigating being a new human mum but I will never forget Stretch's patience and continued excitement for me each day I dragged myself from the trenches (my bedroom) of newborn nights feedings 🤪

You're my best friend 🤗
If you're time poor, but still want the best for your dog, try habit stacking!

My dog will be 17yo in a few weeks and he needs a bit of extra care. Since having a baby it has been difficult to care for him in the way i used to.

I use habit stacking as a way to ensure he gets what he needs while I keep my sanity.

1. I make the veggie portion of his food slowly as I buy my own food. That means blending veggies once a week with my own veggie order 
2. I pull out his frozen food in the morning while I make my breakfast.
3. I do his therapeutic exercises whenever I take him to the toilet.
4. I wash his bedding once a week the day I do my bedding.
5. I clean and refill his water bowl in the evening when I set myself up for bed with a water bottle. 

And 50 other things.

The key is to find something you already do, and throw in something you need to do for your dog.

No, it doesn't always work, but consistency is key and I keep trying to make it work.

Have you done this for your dog?
There are definitely "better" formulas, but all kibble is cooked and extruded under high heat and pressure. 

This leads to proteins being denatured, and left unrecognisable to the dog's body, and nutrients being lost. Hence being added back in at the end of the ingredients list 🫣

I promise its not expensive to feed your dog fresh food 💙
Feeding your dog is not as difficult as you think. 

A lot of people think you need to buy your dog their own freezer, have a massive meal prep day and buy food you find gross to look at and touch. 

Meal prepping and having freezer space is definitely handy - but you don't HAVE to. 

There are some "gross" food that may benefit your dog - but you don't HAVE to use them. 

It can be a simple as:
- adding a few extra things to the shopping cart
- saving your offcuts while cooking
- buying yourself more healthy food and sharing them with your dog

It can also look like: 
- the above and/or
- ordering specific meats online using a good meat supplier like @rogue.raw
- buying from butchers who have healthy animal's like @paddocktotable 
- meal prepping while you're making your own dinner, or weekly,  fortnightly,  monthly,  whatever is convenient for you. 
- thawing a premade meal 

It doesn't have to be: 
- weighing food to the gram
- spending hours searching for specific ingredients
- becoming a scientist
Is your dog feeling hot? Give them some watermelon!

Watermelon is roughly 92% water. While drinking water is important, the water in fruit is "structured" water, packed with nutrients that help the body absorb fluid more effectively. 

Containing Vitamins A, B6, and C: These support their immune system and skin health. As well as cognitive function and physical and mental stress. 

*do not feed rind or seeds 💙