The Ultimate Canines team
My dogs are all trained for tricks and agility using positive reinforcement, and anyone that knows dogs, Border collies in particular, knows that they require a huge amount of both mental and physical stimulation to keep them occupied and sane.
They don't do their tricks because they have to, instead they do them because they love to be out there keeping busy, learning new tricks and skills and getting rewarded for their efforts.
At home they live the sweet life, and are as much family members and pets as they are athletes and performers. They love nothing more than coming out when I mountain bike, take my motocross bike out, or the quad. If they're busy, they're happy! They were all bred on farms and work stock as well. You can take the dog off the farm, but you can't take the farm out of the dog! Some of my dogs have been re-homes as well, given a second chance at an enjoyable life.
Aside from performances doing their tricks, their main sideline is competing in agility all over the country. They also compete occasionally in sheepdog trials.
Check out Team Cliffhanger for a list of their achievements, or Cliffhanger Kennels for more information on the dogs themselves.
They don't do their tricks because they have to, instead they do them because they love to be out there keeping busy, learning new tricks and skills and getting rewarded for their efforts.
At home they live the sweet life, and are as much family members and pets as they are athletes and performers. They love nothing more than coming out when I mountain bike, take my motocross bike out, or the quad. If they're busy, they're happy! They were all bred on farms and work stock as well. You can take the dog off the farm, but you can't take the farm out of the dog! Some of my dogs have been re-homes as well, given a second chance at an enjoyable life.
Aside from performances doing their tricks, their main sideline is competing in agility all over the country. They also compete occasionally in sheepdog trials.
Check out Team Cliffhanger for a list of their achievements, or Cliffhanger Kennels for more information on the dogs themselves.
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A day in the life of the Ultimate Canines team!
Many thanks to my fantastic sponsors - we are very proud to be involved with you!
I use and highly recommend all these products and/or companies.
Nutro Natural Choice
For more than 90 years the makers of NUTRO® have been dedicated to providing exceptional nutrition, taste and performance by using only the finest quality ingredients available. Our goal has been simple: making the very best dog and cat foods in the world.
Like you, we care about what goes into your pet’s food. We buy our own ingredients and can trace all of our natural ingredients back to their suppliers. NUTRO® contains no added artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Our formulas also contain no chicken by-product meal, whole or ground corn, wheat or soy protein. We make sure your pet gets only the best natural ingredients.
NUTRO Dog Foods deliver exceptional nutrition targeted to your dog’s size, life stage, or health condition. We only use high quality natural ingredients, fortified with vitamins, minerals and amino acids in all of our Dog Food Formulas. NUTRO has no added artificial colours, flavours and preservatives and are proven to provide benefits you can see. These benefits include great taste, digestive health, smaller, firmer stools, and skin and coat health. We guarantee your satisfaction or your money back.
www.nutro.co.nz/
Like you, we care about what goes into your pet’s food. We buy our own ingredients and can trace all of our natural ingredients back to their suppliers. NUTRO® contains no added artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. Our formulas also contain no chicken by-product meal, whole or ground corn, wheat or soy protein. We make sure your pet gets only the best natural ingredients.
NUTRO Dog Foods deliver exceptional nutrition targeted to your dog’s size, life stage, or health condition. We only use high quality natural ingredients, fortified with vitamins, minerals and amino acids in all of our Dog Food Formulas. NUTRO has no added artificial colours, flavours and preservatives and are proven to provide benefits you can see. These benefits include great taste, digestive health, smaller, firmer stools, and skin and coat health. We guarantee your satisfaction or your money back.
www.nutro.co.nz/
TuffRock K9
Team Cliffhanger agility dogs are powered by TuffRock K9JF and TuffRock Canine Conditioner.
TuffRock Non-Medicated Poultice maintains their legs when required. K9JF is a highly palatable, naturally flavored, powder supplement for dogs. Mix in with main meal once a day.
Contains no seafood, animal products, or drugs. Assists with digestive health, nutrient uptake, and collagen generation. INGREDIENTS: All natural micronized Omegas, Vitamins A, B, E, anti-oxidants, calcium stabilized wheat bran, & bio-available ancient volcanic minerals - supporting joint collagen, including muscles, tendons and ligaments. Holistic support for normal healthy joints and natural freedom of movement.
www.horsetack.nz/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_69
TuffRock Non-Medicated Poultice maintains their legs when required. K9JF is a highly palatable, naturally flavored, powder supplement for dogs. Mix in with main meal once a day.
Contains no seafood, animal products, or drugs. Assists with digestive health, nutrient uptake, and collagen generation. INGREDIENTS: All natural micronized Omegas, Vitamins A, B, E, anti-oxidants, calcium stabilized wheat bran, & bio-available ancient volcanic minerals - supporting joint collagen, including muscles, tendons and ligaments. Holistic support for normal healthy joints and natural freedom of movement.
www.horsetack.nz/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_69
Julius-K9 NZ
Our online selection of dog products incorporate the IDC (Innova Dog Comfort) technology which is designed to enhance your dog's safety and comfort while making time with your dog more enjoyable. The IDC Power Harness is our best selling item due to its comfortable fit, excellent design, sporty appearance, and the great range of popular colours available. All of our Julius K-9 products are covered with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty and are made in Europe. Simply the best gear for your dog.
www.julius-k9.co.nz/
www.julius-k9.co.nz/
Kaiwaka
CLOTHES THAT WORK AS HARD AS YOU DO.
We are Kaiwaka Clothing. Makers of outdoor workwear that’s guaranteed to last. Everything we produce is designed to endure the toughest days, year in year out. High performance, high tech gear that keeps you working, and keeps you dry, warm and comfortable - whatever nature throws your way.
At Kaiwaka Clothing, we have been making easy work of the weather since 1975. You’ll find us in rural New Zealand, in the small town of Kaiwaka, making outdoor workwear that holds fast, where others fall apart. We know what it means to work outdoors, in grassroots industries like farming, fishing, construction, and infrastructure. That’s why we make rain jackets, overtrousers and bib overtrousers that won’t give up. Kaiwaka Clothing is made to go the hard yards, and to weather any storm.
We are Kaiwaka Clothing. Makers of outdoor workwear that’s guaranteed to last. Everything we produce is designed to endure the toughest days, year in year out. High performance, high tech gear that keeps you working, and keeps you dry, warm and comfortable - whatever nature throws your way.
At Kaiwaka Clothing, we have been making easy work of the weather since 1975. You’ll find us in rural New Zealand, in the small town of Kaiwaka, making outdoor workwear that holds fast, where others fall apart. We know what it means to work outdoors, in grassroots industries like farming, fishing, construction, and infrastructure. That’s why we make rain jackets, overtrousers and bib overtrousers that won’t give up. Kaiwaka Clothing is made to go the hard yards, and to weather any storm.
MyBeau Vet Collection
Palamountains MyBeau Vet Collection is a newly formulated range of nutraceuticals for specific canine and feline health conditions.
MyBeau products have been scientifically fomulated and validated through trials by Massey University, NZ. The tasty patented formulation is unique to the animal supplement market by protecting the nutrients and providing a superior absorption rate of 99.5%, therefore no wastage.
Using premium quality ingredients with key nutrients provide the essential building blocks to assist with health related problems commonly experienced with domestic animals. The MyBeau Vet Collection Range now the ultimate in pet health care, including Dental & Breath, Vision & Optics, and Skin & Coat formulations, as well as MyBeau's fantastic standard range of products for dogs, cats, and other livestock.
www.palamountains.co.nz/
MyBeau products have been scientifically fomulated and validated through trials by Massey University, NZ. The tasty patented formulation is unique to the animal supplement market by protecting the nutrients and providing a superior absorption rate of 99.5%, therefore no wastage.
Using premium quality ingredients with key nutrients provide the essential building blocks to assist with health related problems commonly experienced with domestic animals. The MyBeau Vet Collection Range now the ultimate in pet health care, including Dental & Breath, Vision & Optics, and Skin & Coat formulations, as well as MyBeau's fantastic standard range of products for dogs, cats, and other livestock.
www.palamountains.co.nz/
DogMaster Trainers
Very excited to partner with DogMaster Trainers NZ.
The Garmin PT10 collar is fantastic for the old dogs - they're trained using positive reinforcement to return when we use the vibration mode on the collar, or the tone function. It also has 2 nice bright lights on the collar unit which you can operate from the remote. This will mean I can keep tabs on how far away they are, even at night, and know I have the means to communicate with them when they're out of hearing range.
www.dogmaster.co.nz/
Back on Track
Back on Track helps to prepare, perform and recover, with drug free pain relief.
The dog, horse and human range of products has excellent results with arthritis, sore or tight muscles, and more. It’s the patented Welltex fabric that gives the Back on Track effect, and because our dogs and horses don't fake pain or improvements, you can see the difference!
Back on Track is fantastic to help care for our dogs' muscles pre and post agility run, waiting around during events, and at home when they are having time off, to help keep them in top shape.
www.backontrack.co.nz
The dog, horse and human range of products has excellent results with arthritis, sore or tight muscles, and more. It’s the patented Welltex fabric that gives the Back on Track effect, and because our dogs and horses don't fake pain or improvements, you can see the difference!
Back on Track is fantastic to help care for our dogs' muscles pre and post agility run, waiting around during events, and at home when they are having time off, to help keep them in top shape.
www.backontrack.co.nz
Natural Pet
Natural Pet finds that more and more animal owners are now looking for ways they can treat their animals with products that are gentle, natural, cost effective, non withholding and don’t come with the nasty side effects.
In today’s society conventional medicine definitely have their place, and have helped to save many lives, but owners are becoming increasingly aware of the long term consequences to their animals health by using conventional based products. People don't feel comfortable using pesticide flea treatments on their pets, or continually giving their animals with itchy skin steroids.
Farmers are starting to realise the benefit of treating with homeopathy, no withholding periods, so no loss of production as milk can still go in the vat and also an animal that heals quicker.
We have to ask the question “Why are our animals now developing diseases that only we used to get”, such as diabetes, kidney disease and cancer. Are these problems coming from the pollutants and toxins that we expose them to everyday?
From the atmosphere they live in, to the food we feed them, stress and the products we use on them, these are all compounding burdens upon their immune systems. At Natural Pet it is our passion to help animal owners like you, have natural healthy animals.
www.naturalpet.co.nz
In today’s society conventional medicine definitely have their place, and have helped to save many lives, but owners are becoming increasingly aware of the long term consequences to their animals health by using conventional based products. People don't feel comfortable using pesticide flea treatments on their pets, or continually giving their animals with itchy skin steroids.
Farmers are starting to realise the benefit of treating with homeopathy, no withholding periods, so no loss of production as milk can still go in the vat and also an animal that heals quicker.
We have to ask the question “Why are our animals now developing diseases that only we used to get”, such as diabetes, kidney disease and cancer. Are these problems coming from the pollutants and toxins that we expose them to everyday?
From the atmosphere they live in, to the food we feed them, stress and the products we use on them, these are all compounding burdens upon their immune systems. At Natural Pet it is our passion to help animal owners like you, have natural healthy animals.
www.naturalpet.co.nz
Vetora B.O.P
Our team caters to both production and companion animals and we are well equipped to deal with any issues ranging from vaccinations through to broken bones. On our Companion Animal side, as well as a full range of “routine surgeries”, we are able to perform extensive soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures, dentals, diagnostics and hospitalisation. Our Marguerita St Hospital has the luxury of separate individually temperature controlled Cat and Dog wards, equipped to house 24 and 17 animals respectively. Our animals are monitored throughout the day and checked throughout the night, by the nursing staff and the on-call vet. We are well equipped with a number of fluid pumps, ensuring safe overnight fluid therapy for patients, including those on constant rate infusions for pain management. We also have a separate isolation ward where contagious cases are placed, to ensure we mitigate transmission of infection from patient to patient. Our qualified nurses are available for scheduled consults for a range of routine procedures, and our production animal team works closely with our neighbouring clinics and can provide a full range of services including reproductive, nutritional, general health planning services and advisory work.
We are all dedicated to the welfare of our clients and look forward to providing an excellent service.
https://bop.vetora.co.nz/page/rotorua/
We are all dedicated to the welfare of our clients and look forward to providing an excellent service.
https://bop.vetora.co.nz/page/rotorua/
Rex Specs dog goggles
Rex Specs were developed simply because our dogs needed eye protection. We ask a lot of our dogs - days on the trail, hours on the river, and peak upon peak. Both of our dogs were diagnosed with conditions made worse by extended exposure to the sun. After a failed search for a dog goggle that could handle our adventures, we created our own.
Tested in the mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Rex Specs are proven to stay on through the biggest adventures to the laziest afternoons
Rex Specs are now being used to protect against almost anything imaginable - dust and debris from rotor wash during helicopter deployments, UV rays on mountain hikes or simple walks, bugs and wind during sidecar rides, or punctures from sticks and thorns while chasing birds, or squirrels. You name it - Rex Specs has it covered. Here's to our dogs and all the adventures shared!
https://www.rexspecs.com/
Tested in the mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Rex Specs are proven to stay on through the biggest adventures to the laziest afternoons
Rex Specs are now being used to protect against almost anything imaginable - dust and debris from rotor wash during helicopter deployments, UV rays on mountain hikes or simple walks, bugs and wind during sidecar rides, or punctures from sticks and thorns while chasing birds, or squirrels. You name it - Rex Specs has it covered. Here's to our dogs and all the adventures shared!
https://www.rexspecs.com/
Rotorua Lakes Council
Chelsea and the Ultimate Canines are proud to work alongside the Rotorua Lakes Council to help promote responsible dog ownership, and to encourage children to stay safe around dogs, and educate them on how best to act around our canine friends.
www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/Pages/default.aspx
www.rotorualakescouncil.nz/Pages/default.aspx
MVS GlenBred
GlenBred is the only small animal reproduction referral clinic in NZ run by board certified veterinary Theriogenologist, Dr Mary Ontiveros and her caring, dedicated team.
Our state-of-the-art semen freezing techniques and semen storage facility guarantees the infinite survival of your irreplaceable genetic lines.
Over the past 10 years we have attained an 86% pregnancy success rate with semen collected, frozen and artificially inseminated by our team. GlenBred services include Artificial Insemination (AI), semen collection, freezing and storage, semen transfer, management of the oestrus cycle, other reproductive services, and genetic health screening tests.
http://www.matamatavets.co.nz/mvs-glenbred-services/
Our state-of-the-art semen freezing techniques and semen storage facility guarantees the infinite survival of your irreplaceable genetic lines.
Over the past 10 years we have attained an 86% pregnancy success rate with semen collected, frozen and artificially inseminated by our team. GlenBred services include Artificial Insemination (AI), semen collection, freezing and storage, semen transfer, management of the oestrus cycle, other reproductive services, and genetic health screening tests.
http://www.matamatavets.co.nz/mvs-glenbred-services/
Boonies Footwear
Boonies Gumboots NZ are designed and tested to be the most comfortable outdoor footwear you have ever owned!
Rated to sub zero temperatures our top selling gumboots will not let you down, Boonies gumboots are the next wave of high performance gumboots.
Boonies gumboots are different from other gumboots in that they are made with soft, flexible neoprene coated in hand laid durable natural rubber. Designed in New Zealand for NZ conditions and demands, then made to the highest standards, Boonies gumboots are comfy as! Mens' gumboots, womens' gumboots, kids' gumboots - we have you sorted. Check out our hunting boots, horse riding boots and garden shoes as well.
https://www.boonies.co.nz/
Rated to sub zero temperatures our top selling gumboots will not let you down, Boonies gumboots are the next wave of high performance gumboots.
Boonies gumboots are different from other gumboots in that they are made with soft, flexible neoprene coated in hand laid durable natural rubber. Designed in New Zealand for NZ conditions and demands, then made to the highest standards, Boonies gumboots are comfy as! Mens' gumboots, womens' gumboots, kids' gumboots - we have you sorted. Check out our hunting boots, horse riding boots and garden shoes as well.
https://www.boonies.co.nz/
Huskimo Inc
Living on a farm in the beautiful South West of Western Australia, animals have always been a big part of my life. After searching for a coat for my Golden Retriever “Biggles” to keep him warm in the cold winter frosts, and one that did not retain that doggy smell after his passion for swimming in the dam, I could not find one that was a beautiful colour and didn’t cost the earth.
After many prototypes and investigation of odour resistance technologies,I designed a coat.....and now the rest is history. With my passion for design,I am inspired by the vivid and beautiful colours of Australian nature.
In 2014 my apparel range was launched in Australia which was hugely successful. After many requests from my retailers to design a tethering collection to match the apparel, our collars and leads were launched in Australia in 2015. New Zealand soon followed in 2017. I am excited that I can now showcase stunning Australia to the world.
http://www.huskimo.com.au/
After many prototypes and investigation of odour resistance technologies,I designed a coat.....and now the rest is history. With my passion for design,I am inspired by the vivid and beautiful colours of Australian nature.
In 2014 my apparel range was launched in Australia which was hugely successful. After many requests from my retailers to design a tethering collection to match the apparel, our collars and leads were launched in Australia in 2015. New Zealand soon followed in 2017. I am excited that I can now showcase stunning Australia to the world.
http://www.huskimo.com.au/
Kiwi Wool Pet Beds
KiwiWool Pet Beds keep your pet warm in winter and cool in summer. Our Pet Beds are made from safe natural hard wearing materials, wool, cotton, jute. The unique properties of wool create a micro climate for your pet, keeping his body temperature stable and bed dry and well ventilated. KiwiWool Pet Beds aid circulation and healing and help prevent and alleviate the symptoms of rheumatism & arthritis. We can custom make your KiwiWool Pet Bed to suit your requirements
www.kiwiwool.co.nz/kiwi-wool-pet-beds.html
www.kiwiwool.co.nz/kiwi-wool-pet-beds.html
Be Seen - High Visibility Coats and Accessories for Dogs
These well designed coats mean your dog can be out and about safely, and much more visible than wearing just his fur! High vis material and reflective strips on each side of the coat mean it is equally as useful in daylight and early mornings or late evenings, and wherever your dog's adventures may take him.
They are available in 5 different sizes, each with an adjustable girth and neck strap, to fit all shapes and sizes of dogs, and are quick and easy to put on or take off.
Also an excellent option to have printed with your choice of lettering, such as 'In training, do not touch' or 'please give me space'.
www.beseen4dogs.co.nz
They are available in 5 different sizes, each with an adjustable girth and neck strap, to fit all shapes and sizes of dogs, and are quick and easy to put on or take off.
Also an excellent option to have printed with your choice of lettering, such as 'In training, do not touch' or 'please give me space'.
www.beseen4dogs.co.nz
WashBar - natural coat care for dogs and horses
WashBar’s range of natural products look after the coats of puppies, dogs and horses across the nation and beyond. Our shampoos, soaps and spritzers keep coats shiny, itch-free and look after the sensitive skin of our favourite four-legged beasties.
The key to it all is keeping it simple but effective – taking ingredients already created by nature and blending them in a way that works best for your pet. You won’t find any synthetic nasties like parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances or colours in our range. All our products are proudly made right here in New Zealand using lots of good natural stuff. While we’re made for animals, we’re proud to say we test on humans first. So if you’re thinking “I could use this on myself” – you can. And we’re not just gentle on pets, but on our earth too. We take all that sustainability stuff very seriously and have a Chihuahua sized carbon footprint. All our packaging is as recyclable and / or as biodegradable as we can make it. Who else produces a litre of shampoo in a brown paper bag?
washbar.com/
The key to it all is keeping it simple but effective – taking ingredients already created by nature and blending them in a way that works best for your pet. You won’t find any synthetic nasties like parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances or colours in our range. All our products are proudly made right here in New Zealand using lots of good natural stuff. While we’re made for animals, we’re proud to say we test on humans first. So if you’re thinking “I could use this on myself” – you can. And we’re not just gentle on pets, but on our earth too. We take all that sustainability stuff very seriously and have a Chihuahua sized carbon footprint. All our packaging is as recyclable and / or as biodegradable as we can make it. Who else produces a litre of shampoo in a brown paper bag?
washbar.com/
My PetKit NZ
Your pets are part of the family. At MyPetKit, we get that.
We love animals, and we know you do too. We understand that your furbabies are not just pets but an integral part of your family. They show you unconditional love now you can do the same for them! With MyPetKit’s range of technologically smart products, you can now enhance how you take care of and interact with your pets. Our range of innovative and exciting products can help you track your pet’s health, activity and mood; video monitor and communicate with your pets in real time when you’re not at home; and ensure their diet is maintained at the optimal level for healthy weight and balance, all delivered hygienically to eliminate the risk of illness and infection. Yes, we totally love animals. And because we do, we’ve brought you a range of products that care for your pet through innovation and advancement. MyPetKit. It’s the technology that cares!
mypetkit.co.nz/
We love animals, and we know you do too. We understand that your furbabies are not just pets but an integral part of your family. They show you unconditional love now you can do the same for them! With MyPetKit’s range of technologically smart products, you can now enhance how you take care of and interact with your pets. Our range of innovative and exciting products can help you track your pet’s health, activity and mood; video monitor and communicate with your pets in real time when you’re not at home; and ensure their diet is maintained at the optimal level for healthy weight and balance, all delivered hygienically to eliminate the risk of illness and infection. Yes, we totally love animals. And because we do, we’ve brought you a range of products that care for your pet through innovation and advancement. MyPetKit. It’s the technology that cares!
mypetkit.co.nz/
Custom Built Transporters
"We have lived and breathed motocross and farming for years so we know what it takes to manufacture custom solutions that last. Now, we apply that experience and knowledge to a wide variety of trailers/transporters. Best of all, we make them look unreal! We are proud of our work and we love to see it touring around the country."
Based in Te Awamutu, CB Transporters can custom build whatever type of trailer you have in mind! The quality of these trailers and the workmanship is second to none. CB Transporters have just built us a superb 4 berth dog trailer and we couldn't be happier with it, custom made from the ground up and it's just awesome. They were excellent to deal with, from enquiring and answering all sorts of questions, through until the final build - and we can't recommend them enough!
cbtransporters.co.nz/home.html
Based in Te Awamutu, CB Transporters can custom build whatever type of trailer you have in mind! The quality of these trailers and the workmanship is second to none. CB Transporters have just built us a superb 4 berth dog trailer and we couldn't be happier with it, custom made from the ground up and it's just awesome. They were excellent to deal with, from enquiring and answering all sorts of questions, through until the final build - and we can't recommend them enough!
cbtransporters.co.nz/home.html
