Affinity Canine Massage

09/08/2024

Muscles pull on bones to create movement, and when arthritis is present, the joint has to recruit extra support of muscles which leads to your dog offloading, overcompensating on other limbs, primary as well as secondary areas of muscular and myofascial pain, and habitual patterns of tension throughout the whole body

So it's not just the joint thats affected.
It's your dog's whole body.
We can help.
Locate your local therapist on the official Canine Massage Guild Therapist Register Today
www.k9massageguild.co.uk

14/06/2024

Fabulous news - this is going to be so important to so many pet owners in and around Basingstoke🐾🥰🥰🐾

Register your pet at The Hampshire Vet and join our family. We look forward to welcoming you both to our practice. Register online now

23/01/2024

Quick - grab a place, there are a very limited number of places on this workshop, and with 6 coaches in attendance you and your dog will get loads of 121 attention.

23/12/2023

Wishing all our Clients, Friends and all a very Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year xx

27/10/2023

🍁 🍂 Autumn Hazards for Dogs 🍂🍁

🍄Mushrooms and Toadstools: Some wild mushrooms are ok to eat, many are highly toxic to dogs and can cause liver and kidney failure. If you are concerned your pet has eaten a mushroom please ensure to seek veterinary attention straight away.

🍁Conkers: Contain a toxin called aesculin which can cause drooling, vomiting and abdominal pain. They can also cause a blockage.

🎃Halloween: Jelly sweets can contain a toxin called xylitol which is toxic to dogs.

🌾Harvest mites: These are present in long grasses during autumn and can cause scratching and itching.

✨Dark nights: Dark nights can reduce the visibility of your pet, especially when walked off lead. We suggest using reflective collars or harnesses.

🎆Fireworks: Many dogs find fireworks stressful. We will be producing a post with tips as to how to keep your pet safe and calm.

💧Antifreeze: is Ethylene Glycol and is a sweet tasting liquid. Ingestion of even very small amounts can cause severe kidney damage, breathing difficulties and seizures.

If you are concerned your pet has had contact with any of the above please give us a call for advice.

29/09/2023

Interesting read x

Harnesses have become increasingly popular and whilst there are benefits to harnesses, the impact of harness design on canine biomechanics, and thus physical health and welfare is largely unknown. ...

12/09/2023

One of our dogs very important core muscles!!
Just one of the muscles we work on when we train dogs in Canine Conditioning exercises 🥰

06/09/2023

It’s been so hot out there for last few days ☀️ TBH it’s even too hot for me!!
I’ve personally been getting up early and walking Levi really early in the morning xx
What have you been doing to keep your dogs cool - would love all your suggestions xx

06/09/2023

Sensible decision 🥰 xx

A message from the DogFest team, please read.

04/07/2023

This was one of the most rewarding courses I have ever done and provided me with so much knowledge x Seeing dogs benefit from this amazing therapy makes me smile every day x

Thinking of changing career and working with dogs? Is it your dream to help rehabilitate injured dogs and make a positive impact on the life of them and their owner?

Edition Dog for Professionals Magazine has a wonderful 4 page spread on our 2 Year Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme externally accredited by LANTRA.

We boast an 11 year background of success in training therapists with a tutor team who have all been through our programme and run their own businesses practising what they preach. Our quality assurance guarantee means that every time you use a Canine Massage Guild therapist, you are using a therapist trained by us. Access to the Guild is exclusive to our graduates so you can be assured of the best.

-Train with us, 2 year professional programme
https://www.k9-massage.co.uk/courses/clinical-canine-massage-practitioner-programme/

-Find your therapist www.k9-massageguild.co.uk we have therapists across the world trained by us ;UK, Ireland Australia, Spain, Thailand, Cyprus, Slovenia, Italy

- Licensed workshop instructors across the UK and online workshops with our team of passionate and knowledgeable instructors https://www.k9-massage.co.uk/.../licensed-workshop.../-
-Evidence based research on Canine Massage in the Vet Record published by the British Veterinary Association
https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/.../vetr.586- Information for vets and the Integrated Veterinary Care Initiative - https://www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/veterinary.../-

27/06/2023

Celebrate them today. Remember them forever.

02/05/2023

Very proud to be part of the Canine Massage Guild and to have been trained in this amazing modality by Natalie Lenton xx

13/04/2023

If your dog suffers with Hip Dysplasia, why not contact your local Guild therapist to see how we can help improve your dog's quality of life

www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/therapistregister

29/03/2023

Rest in peace Paul - was so very sad to wake up to this news this morning 💔
What a lovely man, a huge animal lover and a dogs best friend. 💙

12/03/2023

I am so immensely proud that Archie (Champion Manzart Wise Guy) with his owner and Breeder has won not only Best of Breed at Crufts on Friday but then went on to take Working Group 1 with the breeder of our very special boy Levi🥰 Mandy Everley - huge congratulations and we are so very proud and can’t wait to see you in Best in Show this evening ❤️ Wishing you all the very best 💙🥳💙

What an amazing achievement to see a Dobermann in the final line up at Crufts and in such a gorgeous boy in Champion Manzart Wise Guy - Archie and Mandy we are sending you all our love and very best of luck xx

02/02/2023

I can personally highly recommend Aquatic Canine Therapy - ACT Now - they have just opened their pool at their newer premises in Kingsclere. They also have a water treadmill which my own boy uses for fitness sessions on a regular basis. A great team of friendly and knowledgeable therapists. To get your discount on pool sessions just contact them quoting “Canine Massage” 🥰

30/01/2023

06/01/2023

Using a controlled massage system, researchers found that treatment led to greater repair and strength recovery in mice.

16/12/2022

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy 2023 xx

15/11/2022

Very proud to have trained with Natalie and be part and a member of the Canine Massage Guild ❤️

09/11/2022

Understanding why it's critical to cool your dog down - 8 physiological reasons why

07/11/2022

Let's take a look at Activities of Daily Living in the 3rd week of our 5 Principles pf Pain series.

This considers all the things your dog does as part of normal everyday life. Maybe you notice that they are struggling with one of them or can no longer achieve it.

Download your copy of the 5 Principles of Pain
www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/the-5-principles-of-pain

07/11/2022

I can absolutely recommend Emily and Jamie of The Hampshire Vet - personable and amazing service - my dogs love them ♥️ Thank you x

Register with The Hampshire Vet in Basingstoke and enjoy personsalised vet services with our highly experienced team - Register now

06/11/2022

8 reasons why you should always warm up your dog before any activity including their walk. It needn't take long at all 🐾🐾🐺💪

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Canine Conditioning Academy Canine Massage Guild Lisa Johnson

20/10/2022

Our 5 Principles of Pain is a guide to help you spot potential issues wih your dog & see if they may respond to clinical canine masage.

Over the next 5 weeks we will take a look at each of the principles, starting this week with Gait - how your dog moves or the pattern of locomotion. If you see any changes in the way your dog moves, walks or runs get in touch with your local therapist today for positive changes in just 1-3 sessions.

You can download a copy of the 5 Principles of Pain
www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/the-5-principles-of-pain

28/08/2022

Nothing better than Sunday snuggles with your bestie 🐾🥰

26/08/2022

Have a lovely weekend 🐾🦴🐾

26/08/2022

23/03/2022

It’s National Puppy Day!!

Why not show us your puppies below.