K9 Massage Clinic

K9 Massage Clinic Scotland's Canine Massage Clinic offers non-invasive remedial treatment designed to ease muscle pain

Central Scotland's Canine Massage Clinic offers Clinical Canine Massage. This is a vet-approved complementary therapy that uses Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage together with Myofascial Release and Advanced Canine Anatomy to produce a drug-free and holistic treatment designed to ease the pain of a muscular or soft tissue injury, promote rehabilitation, improve flexibility and mobiltiy, whil

e benefitting the overall health and well-being of your dog. Clinical Canine Massage is suitable for all types of dogs: sports, service and pets, it is especially beneficial for old dogs. Canine Massage Therapy also supports dogs with orthopaedic issues, like Hip Dysplasia, Luxating Patella and Arthritis, by improving the health and flexibility of muscles and tendons that have to work harder due to a joint weakness. Dogs hide their pain, they don't want to be seen as the week member of the pack, so keep an eye out for the subtle signs which can manifest as:
• Limping, unable to fully weight bear on one or more legs
• Having difficulty jumping on / off the sofa or into the car
• Character changes, grumpy with people or dogs
• Appearing to age overnight
• Problems getting up or lying down
• No longer keen to go for a walk
• Performance issues, eg dropping poles, lack of enthusiasm

Here’s a lovely little collection from yesterday’s clinic at Finavon Dog Agility. Wee Aeryn was a bit nervous to start b...
14/12/2024

Here’s a lovely little collection from yesterday’s clinic at Finavon Dog Agility. Wee Aeryn was a bit nervous to start but I think I won her over!

14/12/2024
That’s me back in the swing of things. It’s a bit of a shock after all that lovely heat and sunshine! Nevermind, I get ...
11/12/2024

That’s me back in the swing of things. It’s a bit of a shock after all that lovely heat and sunshine! Nevermind, I get to see beautiful girls like Rosie 🥰 and lots more gorgeous dogs on the lead up to Xmas. ☺️ I’ll cope!

A big thank you to the Lochaber & District Canine Society for inviting me up to Fort William for a Beginner’s Guide work...
19/10/2024

A big thank you to the Lochaber & District Canine Society for inviting me up to Fort William for a Beginner’s Guide workshop. It was a fabulous day with lots of lovely dogs, with some dog swaps, and their caring hoomans learning how they can make their dog’s lives better. We had a little window of fair weather between the storms. I bet everyone is snoozing on their couches now! 🥰🐾🥱

What a lovely group of dogs and their hoomans at today’s Beginner’s Guide workshop. Everyone was very friendly 😜 and got...
06/10/2024

What a lovely group of dogs and their hoomans at today’s Beginner’s Guide workshop. Everyone was very friendly 😜 and got on well 😊 The peeples learned loads and the dogs got the first of many good massages. Perfect way to spend a wet Sunday!

This little old toot, Frodo, was sound asleep by the end of his massage. His mum just had to wrap him up and carry him h...
05/10/2024

This little old toot, Frodo, was sound asleep by the end of his massage. His mum just had to wrap him up and carry him home! Bless 🥰

Mimi was in for another sniffy session. After some nourishing and supportive herbs we got down to some serious oils. She...
05/10/2024

Mimi was in for another sniffy session. After some nourishing and supportive herbs we got down to some serious oils. She selected To***co essential oil and even wanted to eat some.

Did you know that the term ‘dog end’ of a cigarette comes from dogs eating them to help eliminate worms. We don’t think Mimi has that problem so we wondered if it reminded her of her previous racing owner/trainer. It can also help with anxiety and stress.

In the first photo she’s being supported by Neroli oil to help with any sadness or grief associated with that. Her mum reports that she has been a lot happier, more relaxed and settled since then. “There’s definitely been an emotional shift.”

You never know what your rescue dog has been through, but we can give them the support to find their own way to self healing. ♥️

The final few workshops of the year are coming up! They are both Beginner's Guide to Canine Massage. There are only a co...
27/09/2024

The final few workshops of the year are coming up! They are both Beginner's Guide to Canine Massage. There are only a couple of spaces left on each so grab em if you want em.

6th October - Kinbuck near Dunblane
19th October - Fort William

I'll post some dates for next year. I'm also trying to finalise a date for the Pre/Post Event Warm up massage workshop for sports/working dogs. So shout out if you are interested!

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I've had this lovely post from a client in the Scottish Sighthound Rescue group that I wanted to share. And I'd like to ...
27/09/2024

I've had this lovely post from a client in the Scottish Sighthound Rescue group that I wanted to share. And I'd like to say that we have found Snipe's massage interval guide... When he starts to grumble at his little human sister - it's time for a massage! 😉

"I posted a while ago about Snipe and his painful front legs.

He's now been seeing Catriona Dickson for massage for about a month and he's a different dog. It's honestly like he's had a personality transplant - he's happier, less stiff, less grumpy and far more tolerant of [toddler child].

He comes for cuddles in the morning with her still on the bed too, and he can walk more than 15 minutes without limping. We're even scaling down his medication.

Anyways, I think it's nothing short of miraculous and having my boy back to closer to his old self is magical."

I’ve just had the absolute pleasure of teaching the Warm Up / Cool Down Massage workshop to the hard working folks and d...
22/09/2024

I’ve just had the absolute pleasure of teaching the Warm Up / Cool Down Massage workshop to the hard working folks and dogs of the Lake District Mountain Rescue Searchdogs and Mountain Rescue Search Dogs England. The landscape was just stunning. All the students took in loads of info and had to work really hard on the warm up routine! 😅 The dogs were all amazing too, you’ll be a very lucky person if you ever need to be found by one of these guys. 🥰 Thank you to Elly Whiteford, their training officer and fellow Canine Massage Guild therapist for inviting me down. And thank you Christyne for my lovely slate coaster! ☺️ An all round fab visit to the lakes!

Next workshops are the Beginners Guide near Dunblane on the 6th Oct and Fort William on the 19th Oct.

If your club or organisation would like to host an event then just give me a shout! 😉🐾

Ooft! Well that was a busy weekend. 😊 I’d been invited up to St Vigeans, Arbroath to teach a Beginner’s Guide to a lovel...
16/09/2024

Ooft! Well that was a busy weekend. 😊 I’d been invited up to St Vigeans, Arbroath to teach a Beginner’s Guide to a lovely group of humans and their dogs. The calm in a room of full of dogs was beautiful. The dogs totally chilled and felt completely safe as their mums learned new techniques to help ease their aches and help them relax. Nice work folks! And there was a wee reunion throw down for a couple of JRT siblings. 🥰 I had a fabulous day too, thanks guys! And thank you Dream Dogs - dog training!

Next open workshops are 6 October near Dunblane and a special event in Fort William on the 19th October. Hopefully see you there! ☺️

I think it has poured down all day so what better way to spend the day than learning to massage your dog, properly! Than...
25/08/2024

I think it has poured down all day so what better way to spend the day than learning to massage your dog, properly! Thank you to the lovely humans who brought their gorgeous dog beings along for a super informative and fun day all the while developing a new skill! And dogs got to come too - just perfect! 🥰

And thank you Kinbuck Community Group for use of their fabulous hall! I’ll need to come along for pub night! 😊

This therapy is hugely supportive to orthopaedic conditions. If it is not already part of your pain managment plan then ...
22/08/2024

This therapy is hugely supportive to orthopaedic conditions. If it is not already part of your pain managment plan then it is worth trying it out to see how much difference it can make to your dog's quality of life. ☺

Hi folks, there are still a couple of spots on the Beginner’s Guide to Canine Massage next Sunday 25th August, held at K...
16/08/2024

Hi folks, there are still a couple of spots on the Beginner’s Guide to Canine Massage next Sunday 25th August, held at Kinbuck Hall near Dunblane. Give me a shout if you’d like to come along and learn these fantastic skills for which your dog will love you even more than they already do! 🥰 Please share!

The next one will be held on the 6th October.
https://www.k9massageclinic.co.uk/beginners-guide-to-canine-massage/.

I’ve had the honour of working with Alba, a very beautiful podenco. She’s been in a very loving home for a couple of yea...
15/08/2024

I’ve had the honour of working with Alba, a very beautiful podenco. She’s been in a very loving home for a couple of years but was still showing some stress behaviours that her guardians couldn’t quite resolve.

On her first visit she was very suspicious and reluctant to engage but we found a some essential oils that she was willing to work with. She settled and even appeared to snooze which was unheard of in a strangers house.

The family returned 3 weeks later saying they had a different dog. She was now able to communicate what was upsetting her rather than a full scale melt down. She was calmer, car journeys were easier and she would approach strangers.

This time it was all about the herbs. Now that her nervous system had calmed she was ready to physically resource herself with nutritional and gut soothing herbs. And her sister mini pod Abby wasn’t going to miss out on the yummys! So she tucked in too. ☺️

Hi folks, there are still a couple of spots on the Beginner's Guide to Canine Massage next Sunday 25th August, held at K...
15/08/2024

Hi folks, there are still a couple of spots on the Beginner's Guide to Canine Massage next Sunday 25th August, held at Kinbuck Hall near Dunblane. Give me a shout if you'd like to come along and learn these fantastic skills for which your dog will love you even more than they already do! 🥰 Please share!

The next one will be held on the 6th October.
https://www.k9massageclinic.co.uk/beginners-guide-to-canine-massage/

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What a lovely group of dogs and their hoomans at today’s Beginner’s Guide workshop. Everyone was very friendly 😜 and got on well 😊 The peeples learned loads and the dogs got the first of many good massages. Perfect way to spend a wet Sunday!

Mimi was in for another sniffy session. After some nourishing and supportive herbs we got down to some serious oils. She selected Tobacco essential oil and even wanted to eat some. Did you know that the term ‘dog end’ of a cigarette comes from dogs eating them to help eliminate worms. We don’t think Mimi has that problem so we wondered if it reminded her of her previous racing owner/trainer. It can also help with anxiety and stress. In the first photo she’s being supported by Neroli oil to help with any sadness or grief associated with that. Her mum reports that she has been a lot happier, more relaxed and settled since then. “There’s definitely been an emotional shift.” You never know what your rescue dog has been through, but we can give them the support to find their own way to self healing. ♥️

A fabulous end to an amazing 3 days at Scone for the GWCT Scottish Game Fair. I’m so tired, it’ll take a few early nights to recover! 🥱 But it was totally worth it, I met so many fabulous dogs and their hoomans. ☺️

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Suki chooses a toy
Suki chooses a toy

This might not look like a majorly impressive event to most of us, but this is Suki. She's a blind (prob from birth) rescue from the streets of Cairo, and this is the first time she's chosen a toy from the toybox and played with it. 🥹 She moved to Scotland a few years ago and has recently been visiting me for some treatment. She's a very friendly girl how loves contact but we still took things slowly with her and mixed some zoopharmacognosy with some hands on massage. She selected lots of nutritional herbs, which is unsurprising, and some hydrosols which can support a sense of security. At her most recent session she was flat out for a full massage! We knew she had the start of spondylosis but also discovered that she probably has a luxating patella. Everyone who knows Suki says that she is so much more confident and has actually had a flat out run! Not bad for blind girl! 🐾 Her dog walker says she initiates play with her fellows and is much more sprightly. I think there is more we can explore with the botanicals to help face those unwanted memories but very happy with the results so far. Gorgeous girl 🥰

I had a lovely zoopharmacognosy session with Mimi yesterday. She has really come out of her shell since we started working with botanicals to support her systems and help her move on from her previous racing life. As you can see she is very good at communicating her needs! 🥰 Building trust with her has been a beautiful experience, she is a gorgeous soul. Edinburgh Clinical Canine Massage thank you for trusting me with your girl. 🐾😇

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Central Scotland's Canine Massage Clinic offers Clinical Canine Massage. This is a vet-approved complementary therapy that uses Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage together with Myofascial Release and Advanced Canine Anatomy to produce a drug-free and holistic treatment. It is designed to ease the pain of a muscular or soft tissue injury, promote rehabilitation, improve flexibility and mobiltiy, while benefitting the overall health and well-being of your dog. Canine Massage Therapy is also beneficial to dogs suffering from orthopaedic issues, like Hip Dysplasia, Luxating Patella and Arthritis. It works by improving the health and flexibility of muscles and tendons that have to work harder due to a joint weakness by reducing tightness, trigger points and relieving myofascial pain. Dogs hide their pain, they don't want to be seen as the week member of the pack, so keep an eye out for the subtle signs which can manifest as: • Limping, unable to fully weight bear on one or more legs • Having difficulty jumping on / off the sofa or into the car • Character changes, grumpy with people or dogs • Appearing to age overnight • Problems getting up or lying down • No longer keen to go for a walk • Performance issues, eg dropping poles, lack of enthusiasm

Clinical Canine Massage is suitable for all types of dogs: sports, service and pets, it is especially beneficial for old dogs.

K9 Massage Clinic also runs 1-day workshops to help you offer more to your best friend and keep them moving freely. Click here for more info: https://www.k9massageclinic.co.uk/beginners-guide-to-canine-massage/