Welcome to the VIPets pet care blog, where professional expertise meets practical advice for Christchurch pet families. I’m Lesley Huntley, your local pet care specialist with 10+ years of experience helping pets live their happiest, healthiest lives.
Here you’ll discover:
Every article is written from hands-on experience with real pets in real situations. Because when you’ve spent over a decade as Christchurch’s trusted pet care professional, you learn what truly works – and what pet parents really need to know.
Your pet’s happiness starts with understanding. Let’s explore together!
From squinting at unpronounceable ingredients in commercial treats to creating handmade, organic alternatives in my Christchurch kitchen – discover how local, whole-food treats transformed the health and happiness of my adventure dogs. Sometimes the simplest changes make the biggest impact on our furry family’s wellbeing.
That moment when my dog Casey’s eyes lit up over a simple carrot changed everything. Whole foods aren’t complicated superfoods – they’re natural ingredients like pumpkin for digestion, coconut for coat health, and fresh vegetables that bring joy while supporting your dog’s wellbeing in the most natural way possible.
Emergency recall training could save your dog’s life. Using a special phrase reserved only for true emergencies, combined with supercalifragilistic treats and daily practice, you can teach any dog – even the most wilful ones – to return immediately when disaster threatens. Here’s the foolproof technique that works every time.
Rawhiti Domain features a fenced doggy area where dogs can run and play together or train on the agility equipment. There is also plenty to do for the whole family, with a children’s pay area, tennis courts, huge slides and more.
Bexley reserve features a small dog exercise park, picnic and play areas, paved roads for biking and a BMX track suitable for all ages.
Charlesworth Wetland Reserve is an absolute gem for the whole family, located right in the middle of Ferrymead, Christchurch. The reserve covers 20 ha of land that was drained in the 20’s and used as pasture.
Hi, I’m Lesley, and I run VIPets. It’s nice to virtually meet you!
After 10+ years caring for hundreds of local pets, I’m sharing the real-world insights that help dogs and cats thrive. From reactive dog success stories to senior pet care advice – every article comes from genuine experience with furry family members right here in Christchurch!
Lesley can’t take calls while caring for pets, but please feel free to leave a message or email:
Phone: 021 134 8094
Email: info@vipets.co.nz
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