Is he less keen on his walkies? Does he struggle to get out of his bed in the morning? We consult a massage therapist for our own aches and pains, why not treat your dog to the same benefits? After all, they are part of our family! There can be many reasons that your dog could benefit from clinical canine massage. These can include
reduction in limping and stiffness
willingness to jump on the s
ofa or climb the stairs
An increased willingness to be petted and groomed
Improved appetite
A noticable improvement in coat quality
During your clinical canine massage session I will,
take a full medical history for your dog, including your consent form from your vet
assess your dogs gait, posture, behaviour, performance and daily living arrangements
superficial palpation, and a 45 - 50 massage therapy session
discuss your aims and expectations from the massage
put in place a home care plan, and ongoing recommendations
Massage has many benefits, these can include
Enhance performance in sporting dogs, such as agility, flyball and canicross
Support and pain management in older dogs, and those suffering with arthritis, hip dysplasia and other orthopaedic conditions
Pinpoint and rehabilitate muscular injuries
Remove trigger points and treat myofascial dysfunction
About Me
I have spent all my life with dogs. I grew up with dogs, namely Borzoi, they are my mums passion. I handled my mums dogs at shows, and also showed English Springer Spaniels. I owned my own Borzoi from 19 years old, showing them, attending shows all over the country, including Crufts from as long as I can remember. I trained and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2000, and although I left the profession in 2005, I continued owning numerous dogs. I started judging in 2011, and have judged Borzoi at many shows. In 2013, I started canicross and bikejor, running and biking with dogs. As my Borzois weren't really the breed for this, I rescued an English Pointer, and we went on to represent Great Britain at the European Championships in 2015! I now race bikejor with 2 Trailhounds. Around this time, I looked at going back into Veterinary Nursing, but also looked at Canine Massage. Massage is something I had used to keep my sporting dogs in tiptop condition, so I already knew the benefits. In 2017 I started studying with the Canine Massage Guild (Lantra approved) on a 2 year course to become a massage therapist. After over 300 hours of written coursework, practical study and case studies, I qualified as a Massage Therapist in 2019. I now own 9 dogs, 5 of which still race canicross and bikejor, and 2 are shown. I also do some agility with them (although we aren't good enough to compete yet!). I am very lucky to have been able to study in something I have such a passion for, that means I can help make dogs lives more comfortable. This is a method that I believe in, that works for all dogs, whether they be your family pet, or a kennel of working, sporting, competitive athletes.
