Fir Tree Canine Massage

03/10/2024

Having reorganised my schedule I have further individual dog walks available. These can be tailored to your dog as needed.

I can do 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hour walks and can accommodate either one dog or two dogs from the same household.

Please contact me either by messenger or via my website at www.firtreecaninemassage.co.uk.

21/09/2024

As part of my membership of the Canine Massage Guild I have to complete a minimum 25 hours continuing professional development training.

The Indirect Myofascial Release course was provided by Canine Massage Therapy Centre.

This is one of the best courses I have ever attended. The techniques I have learned I can use on every dog and will be so beneficial to many of my clients.

I can't wait to put the training into practice.

07/09/2024

⚾ 🐶 ⚽ 🐾 The type of exercise you do with your dog is SO IMPORTANT when it comes to reducing the risk of arthritis developing and reducing the risk of pain and progression if your dog already has it.

Please SHARE this post to help spread the word and let us know your dogs favourite ball chasing alternatives in the comments below!!
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06/09/2024

I have one, possibly two (depending on days required), dog walking spots left.

I only do individual dog walks or two dogs if from the same household. Walks available are from half an hour up to two hours a day.

I always take the dogs to somewhere where they can be off lead (or on a longline if needed) to walk for the hour. I don’t include my travel time in that hour. My most recent walks have been Cadbury Camp, Ashton Hill Plantation woods and Bourton Coombe. All a perfect for dog walks!

Even with all the rain this week me and my client’s dogs have had so much fun!

If you are interested please contact me.

22/08/2024

22/08/2024

18/08/2024

I have decided to add an individual dog service to Fir Tree Canine Massage. I will not be doing group walks, they will all be one to one walks (or I will walk 2 dogs from the same household).

I have plenty of experience walking with client's dogs having spent the last five years assisting Busy Paws Academy with their socialisation sessions in Bristol. Along with general hands on dog experience with my role as a canine massage therapist.

I have two dogs of my own and view dogs as family. I would love to take your dog on adventures when you are unable to do so.

Dog walks available will be between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on your dog's individual requirements. I have space available for regular slots or on a more ad hoc basis - although spaces are limited.

I am fully insured and I have an up to date DBS certificate.

Please contact me for more information.

16/08/2024

08/07/2024

Had a great day at the Congresbury Horse Show, Gymkhana and Dog Show. Met so many lovely people and great dogs including this gorgeous cocker spaniel Meli and her owner.

We were very relieved that the weather was so much better than forecast!

Thank you to Martha Morgan Photography for organising such a fun day!

07/07/2024

All set up at the 77th Congresbury Horse Show, Gymkhana and Dog Show.

Please bring your dog along for a free muscular health check!

Dog Show starts at 11am - cash payment on entry for class

06/07/2024

Tomorrow I will have a stand the 77th Congresbury Horse and Dog Show, near the dog show ring.

I will be offering free muscular health checks for your dogs. Please come along and support this fabulous local event.

03/07/2024

As part of membership to Canine Massage Guild I have to complete 25 hours of CPD. My most recent training was this two day course. It was quite simply brilliant I learned so much and have been putting it to use in my own practice. My clients and my own dogs have responded really well to it.

Canine Massage Therapy Centre deliver the best training. Fun and informative - highly recommend.

09/05/2024

Sharing this as some people have enquired about doing a one day massage course.

Learn how to give your dog a 40 minute massage with one of our 14 licensed workshop instructors. Here are the May workshsops. Full details of how to book & other workshop dates can be found at
www.k9-massage.co.uk/courses/licensed-workshop-instructors/

22/04/2024

Spring has finally sprung and that can only mean one thing.... The start of show season! My first one of the year will be North Somerset Agricultural Show on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May.

This is a very popular show and Fir Tree Canine Massage will be there offering FREE muscular health checks for your dogs.

If you have any concerns about your dog such as arthritis or intermittent lameness or anxiety please come along to the stand and find out how more about the benefits of canine massage.

14/04/2024

08/03/2024

I had a lovely pre-Crufts treatment with Ingledene Dark Moon Rising Over DeTillio (Dafydd to his friends) from the DeTillio kennels.

He is a little tight around his lumbar area and through his hind legs. We want him to be moving freely when he is shown in Saturday.

Rough collies are at risk of becoming a vulnerable breed, the smooth collie is already on the vulnerable list.

If anyone is at Crufts on Saturday the breed showing starts at 10am please show your support for this amazing breed. To find out more information pop along and visit the breed experts in the discover dogs area.

28/02/2024

A lot of people ask how do I know if my dog is in pain - they seem fine.

Check out the information below which shares the small things to look out for.

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canine massage may be a viable therapy for your dog.

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* Our method tends to work pretty quickly, usually within 1-3
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22/02/2024

I have been working with the most gorgeous cockerpoo, Lulu, to help her with intermittent lameness.

Lulu has started to show improvement and I am really happy to be working with her and her amazing owner.

27/12/2023

Today I was at Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary massaging the lovely Anya. She is such an incredible dog, a very special lady. She can be nervous around new people and in new situations. She does suffer with hip dysplasia which is being managed by the staff and the massage is helping with that.

She has had a few sessions of massage with me now and each one settles more into the treatment. I have been able to lengthen her tight muscles around her hip joints and realign the scar tissue of various minor strains along her back. She also now allows herself to stop, relax and mentally settle.

If anyone is looking for a new dog to add to their home check out Anya - you will not be disappointed.

13/12/2023

One of the very special things I am able to dog is massage some of the dogs currently at Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary. They are an amazing Charity with some fabulous dogs. It is an absolute privilege to work with the Chatity and their dogs.

The dog I am currently working with is Anya and she is an incredible dog and would make a perfect addition to a home.

09/12/2023

Anya is such an amazing girl. If someone has a dog and is looking for a new addition to their family please go along and meet her. You will not be disappointed!

07/09/2023

📣Holly Hedge Funday Announcement 📣

We have been keeping a very close eye on the weather hoping it would be kind to us for Sunday. Although the forecast is set for it to be a few degrees cooler it will probably still be very warm. We have therefore taken the decision to cancel the fun dog show and dog activities at Funday.

Please note that Funday will still go ahead and there will definitely be plenty for our two-legged visitors to enjoy! Funday is a fantastic affordable family event with forty local independent stalls, children’s inflatables, a variety of food stalls, ice cream and you can even grab a drink at the bar. We have our Holly Hedge tombola, bottle tombola, popular teddy tombola and our fantastic big prize raffle with the chance to win a 50” smart TV as well as lots of other fantastic prizes!

Although we are very disappointed not to be able to host the dog show, doggy sprint, agility or hoopers displays, we hope people will understand that animal welfare must come first. We kindly request that visitors avoid bringing their dogs if at all possible.

Funday is our biggest fundraising event of the year and is vital for raising much needed funds for our animals at Holly Hedge. Please do come along and support the sanctuary, the local traders and other charities that make Funday such a marvellous event.

We thank you for your support 🐾

📣Holly Hedge Funday Announcement 📣

Funday is going ahead!
Just the dog show is cancelled!

We have been keeping a very close eye on the weather hoping it would be kind to us for Sunday. Although the forecast is set for it to be a few degrees cooler it will probably still be very warm. We have therefore taken the decision to cancel the fun dog show and dog activities at Funday.

Please note that Funday will still go ahead and there will definitely be plenty for our two-legged visitors to enjoy! Funday is a fantastic affordable family event with forty local independent stalls, children’s inflatables, a variety of food stalls, ice cream and you can even grab a drink at the bar. We have our Holly Hedge tombola, bottle tombola, popular teddy tombola and our fantastic big prize raffle with the chance to win a 50” smart TV as well as lots of other fantastic prizes!

Although we are very disappointed not to be able to host the dog show, doggy sprint, agility or hoopers displays, we hope people will understand that animal welfare must come first. We kindly request that visitors avoid bringing their dogs if at all possible.

Funday is our biggest fundraising event of the year and is vital for raising much needed funds for our animals at Holly Hedge. Please do come along and support the sanctuary, the local traders and other charities that make Funday such a marvellous event.

We thank you for your support 🐾