| Evaluations Whether your dog is involved in agility, herding, obedience, dock diving, Schutzhund, tracking, or any of the other dog sports, a full performance evaluation will assist in determining the dog's ability and performance potential in their individual sport. The basic Performance Evaluation includes the following: * Gait analysis * Static system review of video or actual performance of event if possible * Body evaluation * Structural evaluation * Muscle and joint evaluation. |
| Some of the Services we offer: # Fitness Programs & Strengthening # Dog Yoga Therapy & Stretching # Acupressure &Therapeutic Exercise # Aquatic Therapy & Massage Therapy # Weight loss programs& athletic conditioning # Post injury treatment and rehabilitation ------ Programs available for crate rest and veterinary restrictions Additional Rehab to be established soon! |
| These programs are designed for evaluating, restoring and maintaining your dog’s physical function and movement. Working with the owner, veterinarian and often other health care professionals, a rehabilitation practitioner helps your animal to achieve and maintain optimal health and well-being. Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation are recognized sciences applied to both humans and animals. The goals of therapy are to relieve pain, restore range of motion/movement, improve function, behavioral modification, prevent injuries and expand the physical potential of the patient. Warm water therapy is becoming increasingly popular as a form of rehabilitation for dogs. |
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| Athletic dogs need cross training and additional activities to bring them to their optimal level. Weekly appointments are recommended. Individualized programs are developed to meet the needs of your dog. |
| Canine Massage offers benefits for general conditioning and pain relief in both healthy active dogs and in dogs debilitated by illness Canine massage is a form of bodywork & acupressure that helps balance the body’s energy flow. Deliberate pressure is applied evenly from the head to the toes. Canine massage is considered a form of focused touch that works to balance, soothe, and energize. |
| Canine massage ranges from an affectionate home-based rubdown to a series of complex techniques performed by a skilled therapist. |
Benefits of Canine Massage * Relaxes tired muscles and relieves pain * Aids in rehabilitation post injuries and surgeries * Increases circulation & flexibility of joints and muscles * Improves behavioral issues and socialization * Strengthens the immune system & detoxifies |
| Canine Fitness & Therapy with Instructor Melaena Zales |
| The working dog needs to be an excellent example of the breed, look good, move well and be able to perform the task they were bred to do. Fitness is a must!. |
| Sometimes, a more intense program is required to initially bring the dog up to a level of fitness. Our fitness programs are designed to increase muscle mass, endurance and body condition. After an initial thorough movement analysis and evaluation, a program is developed for the dog. |
| In addition, maintenance programs can be set up anywhere from once to three times per week. We offer individualized care to each and every dog that stays with us and pride ourselves in the care we offer. |
| Taught by certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor and Massage Therapist Maleana Zales, you and your dogs will learn the following: 1. Be able to safely practice gentle stretching for you and your dog and learn to appreciate the quiet, centered space with your dog that can bring a sense of peace and relaxation. 2. Understand your breed of canine body mechanics, healing as well as high performance training. 3. Prepare for high performance activities, hiking long distance,biking, skateboarding, playing fetch, agility courses, weight training, and much more. 4. Increase the life of your pet through yoga stretching, and creating a bond with visual guided meditation. |
| Each class will include: 1.An initial period for breath awareness and quiet time. 2.Gentle stretches for your dog; easy yoga poses for you 3.Standing postures to emphasize strength and balance 4.Healing massage for your dog & meditation at the end. We will introduce your dog to Yoga together; demonstrate appropriate stretches for you and your dog; and help to facilitate the dog/owner bond. This class is wonderful for creating trust and confidence building for shy or fearful dogs. You may pay for (1) Monday group class at a time for $20.00 or you may buy our (5) week Monday class package, for $90.00. Private sessions may be booked, price will be determined after physical assessment has been made by our Yoga & Fitness Instructor. |
| The new home for Canine Healing Touch & The Balanced Dog Pack is actively seeking Donations! The cost of supplies, education, veterinary staff, kennels, and the property itself is going to need your help and money if we are going to be successful. We have already filed the paperwork to become 501C3, non-profit, but in the meantime please use our paypal donation button and help a disabled special needs or emotionally traumatized dog today. Our Mailing Address is P.O. Box 434 Haleiwa, HI 96712-0434 Our doggie ohana says Mahalo for your generosity! |
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| We hope you enjoyed reading about us, our dog pack, our training methods, and the unique services we offer to Hawaii's dog owners. Please email us at caninehealingtouch@balanceddogpack.com or call us at 808.489.0566 Mahalo! |
| You may register below using our secure Paypal. Once we have received your payment, you will be sent your registration forms to be filled out and either emailed back to us, or handed in to your instructor at your first class. For Private sessions or questions regarding our Yoga & Fitness programs, please call 808-489-0566 |
| Programs include dog yoga, weight-pull training (GREAT for pitbulls) underwater treadmill, hiking, land treadmill, theraball activities, ocean swimming, and other specific exercises. |
| If your dog competes in weight training, agility, obedience, fly ball, schutzhund, tracking, water work, conformation, or is your favorite running buddy, your dog needs special attention. Your dog needs to be treated like an athlete. Every athlete requires conditioning and cross training beyond their basic level of training. For the dog owner who wishes to get in shape with their dog, please contact Personal Fitness Trainer Stephanie Lay, based on Oahu's North Shore |
Specializing in ~ Dog Socialization, Dog Pack Training, Dog Rehabilitation
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| *** We are the founders of Canine Healing Touch, our non-profit, environmentally friendly, dog rehabilitation program designed for short-term alternative & rehabilitative care of dogs. We offer conventional and alternative behavioral & physical therapeutic treatments and also serve as a temporary home for our special needs canine adoption program. We also offer education programs and other related community service activities.. |
| As canine water therapists at Canine Healing Touch, we see amazing and rewarding results with the dog's we work with. |
| The Balanced Dog Pack, also the new home of Canine Healing Touch, is excited to be offering our Dog Yoga Classes! |
A walker can enable your dog to run and play again, get the exercise he (or she) needs, and live a happy, healthy life. Designed to help animals with hip and leg problems including degenerative myelopathy (DM), hip dysplasia, arthritis, paralysis, slipped disc, soreness, spinal and neurological problems, surgical recovery, and more. |
| Check us out on KHON Channel 2 News, being interviewed about our Canine Healing Center, the first in Hawaii.... |
