In the business planning stage of Hamilton Hounds the team wanted to offer more than individual Day Care but a range of discretionary Canine services offered to a high standard to clients. Customers then had all the necessary products and services for their dogs all under the one roof not limited to day care but including grooming, hydrotherapy, puppy creche, canine chiropractic clinic, canine muscular massage and obedience training as well as monthly workshops for health and safety, first aid etc.
Gifford Goldsmith, one of Hamilton Hounds shareholders and current practicing Neuromuscular Therapist was eager to learn Canine Muscular Therapy from his background which led him to Chicago to undertake his training.
The course run by the Chicago School of Canine Massage boasted not only qualified and experienced staff but a very full curriculum of topics (17 in the basic course alone). Not only were students working with seasoned household canines but also shelter dogs from Chicago. In 7 days this training exposed students to dogs of varying breeds, ages, shapes & sizes as well as dog etiquette rules, calming & handling.
Massage is a very powerful and sometimes overlooked discipline that can not only relax sore muscles but actually improve quality of life for dogs. Canine massage can also teach a dog to trust someone new and can assist a dog to learn to accept touch when previous experience of touch or handling has not been pleasant or appropriate.
The Students, our Instructor Denise Theobold (bottom row, 1st left, Hamilton Hounds Giff Goldsmith back right) and our massage candidate for the latest class.
Customer inquiries & questions for Hamilton Hounds concerning:
- Day Care
- Grooming
- Hydrotherapy
- Low stress Canine Massage
- Dog anatomy and physiology
- Canine physical and social development
- Gait observation
- Health and nutrition
P: 07-847 8849
E: Deen@hamiltonhounds.co.nz, Gifford@Hamiltonhounds.co.nz