Moving dogs

19/01/2024

sit, sit, SIT, SIIHIIIT, SIIIIT!

That's what I hear daily on my walks trough town. The gentleman in question has the sweetest dog, the dog has to sit at every street corner before he crosses the street. And that's the only time the dog doesn't listen. He doesn't want to sit. As a puppy he did, I'm sure about that, I saw him at a local puppy class. Since he has gotten bigger he doesn't want to sit.
His owner says he's just stubborn :/
The dog doesn't want to sit because it hurts, when he does eventually sit, he has to adjust his hind legs multiple times before he sits, and then he immediately falls on his but, when a second later he has to get up again to cross the street, he shoves his weight to the front so his hind legs don't have to do all the work of lifting his hind quarters.
So he isn't disobeying, it's just to painfull and to much trouble for him :(

The "Sit" is a very pressurised position for a dog to be in. It's the same for us in squatting position.
Sadly the sit is used a lot in dogtraining. With a healthy dog that's no problem, but nowadays there are a lot of unhealthy dogs around.
So what I'm trying to make clear, if your dog doesn't obey he doesn't have to be stubborn. The situation can be to difficult or he can have physical problems like the dog in my town.
Always be aware of your dogs movement and changes. Look at what he does and doesn't do. It will prevent a lot of frustration in owner and dog.

I approached the man and his dog with this story, but he was still convinced the dog is stubborn. I think the only one stubborn is he.

30/05/2023

(Englisch version below) Wat zou jij met en voor je hond doen als je onbeperkte financiële middelen had?
Speciaal voor mensen die een flinke bankrekening hebben en niet weten hoe ze dit moeten uitgeven. Besteedt het geld aan je hond.
In Sarasota ging de Jack Russel “Maggie” het spa-avontuur aan in het Ritz-Carlton hotel.
Voor $ 130 kreeg Maggie een massage van een uur van een gecertificeerde massagetherapeut. Maggie mocht kiezen uit de volgende opties: Zweedse, volledige ontspanning, sport of seniorenmassage, allemaal in haar eigen kamer, dit om te voldoen aan de eisen van het hotel. De eigenaar van Maggie had later haar eigen massage- en reflexologiebehandeling in de spa van het hotel. En Maggie zelf? Zij was na de massage zo erg ontspannen dat zij alleen nog maar heeft liggen slapen en de dagen daarna voelde zij zich weer zo fit als een hoentje.

Het Ritz-Carlton biedt ook het complete Paw-pakket aan welke bestaat uit één van de massages, een manicure voor honden, een wandeling naar een gebied vol met winkels, galerijen en terrasjes, roomservice met biologische stoofpot, mineraalwater, een gastronomisch hondenkoekje en een foto als souvenir. De kosten voor deze luxe bedragen $ 350.

MovingDogs is geen spa en geeft geen compleet Paw-pakket. Maar ik kan er wel voor zorgen dat je hond zich ook weer fit gaat voelen. Wil je meer informatie? Bel, mail, of stuur me dan een PB Moving dogs

What would you do with and for your dog if you had unlimited financial resources?
Especially for people who have a hefty bank account and don't know how to spend it. Spend the money on your dog.
In Sarasota, Jack Russel "Maggie" went on the spa adventure at the Ritz-Carlton hotel.
For $130, Maggie got a one-hour massage from a certified massage therapist. Maggie was allowed to choose from the following options: Swedish, full relaxation, sports or senior massage, all in her own room, this to meet the hotel's requirements. Maggie's owner later had her own massage and reflexology treatment at the hotel's spa. And Maggie herself? She was so very relaxed after the massage that all she did was lie down to sleep and in the following days she felt fit as a fiddle.
The Ritz-Carlton also offers the complete Paw package which includes one of the massages, a dog manicure, a walk to an area full of shops, galleries and terraces, room service with organic stew, mineral water, a gourmet dog biscuit and a photo as a souvenir. The cost for this luxury is $350.
MovingDogs is not a spa and does not give a complete Paw package. But I can make your dog feel fit too. Want more information? Call, email, or send me a PB facebook.com/movingdogs/

19/01/2023

A relaxed dog = a happy dog

19/01/2023

Hi, I am a sports masseur for dogs and work in the Fundão/Castelo Branco area. Does your dog have problems getting up, moving around, an injury, undergoing surgery, etc? Or would you like your dog to relax again? Then get in touch with me. More info and pricing at:

MovingDogs offers massages for dogs. Whether you have a companion animal, sport dog (agility, flyball, tracking etc), show dog or service dog, massage is a great way to maintain your dog's health and well-being, along with regular visits to the vet.

16/09/2022

An almost 11-year-old bitch, still incredibly fit and healthy. This also due to a monthly deep massage. Tomorrow, she will compete in the Veteran class at a dog show in Alpedrinha

19/04/2022

Why should I give my dog a sports massage? He doesn't exercise!

I regularly get this question from dog owners. No, your dog does not have to exercise to have him give a sports massage.
There are so many different circumstances in which a sports massage offers a good outcome. Think of the older dog, our senior. The dog becomes a bit stiffer, has start-up problems and painful joints. These things also make them uncomfortable. With a good massage you keep the muscles and joints flexible. And it also relieves pain. This makes them move more easily and they will also be happier in life. We want the best for our dog, right?
And think about yourself? How do you feel when every time you stand up you are in pain and stiff and stiff? Then you won't be able to enjoy it...

If you want more information about sports massage, relaxation massage or a workshop, you can always contact me (PM) or take a look at www.movingdogs.eu for the possibilities.

12/04/2022

12/04/2022

Some time ago I had the pleasure of massaging Olivia for the first time. She was a dog with severe neurological problems, probably caused by tick bites. Unfortunately, you cannot reduce the neurological problems with sports massage, but you can ensure that the muscles can relax and keeping the strength.

Last week I received a message that Olivia passed away as a result of the neurological problems. R.I.P. Olivia, it was a pleasure meeting you.

11/04/2022

Do you have a dog with movement problems? Or an active hunting, sporting or working dog? Or a wonderful senior? And do you want to make sure that he can move properly (again). Call, email, or PM me facebook.com/movingdogs/

I am Maureen and a certified massage therapist for dogs and I give deep recovery massages to dogs, something that is not well known in Portugal. More information and rates can be found on my website: www.movingdogs.eu

MovingDogs offers massages for dogs. Whether you have a companion animal, sport dog (agility, flyball, tracking etc), show dog or service dog, massage is a great way to maintain your dog's health and well-being, along with regular visits to the vet.

11/04/2022

11/04/2022

What would you do with and for your dog if you had unlimited financial resources?

Especially for people who have a large bank account and do not know how to spend it. Spend the money on your dog.
In Sarasota, the Jack Russel “Maggie” embarked on the spa adventure at the Ritz-Carlton hotel.
For $130, Maggie got a one-hour massage from a certified massage therapist. Maggie could choose from the following options: Swedish, full relaxation, sports or senior massage, all in her own room, to the requirements of the hotel. Maggie's owner later had her own massage and reflexology treatment at the hotel's spa. And Maggie herself? She was so relaxed after the massage that she only slept and the days after she felt as fit as a daisy again.

The Ritz-Carlton also offers the complete Paw package which includes one of the massages, a dog manicure, a walk to an area filled with shops, galleries and outdoor cafes, room service with organic stew, bottled water, a gourmet dog biscuit and a photo as a souvenir. The cost for this luxury is $350.
MovingDogs is not a spa and does not provide a complete Paw package. But I can help your dog to feel fit, healthy and relaxed.
Do you want more information? Check out the website www.movingdogs.eu or send me a PM.

14/03/2022

Our Fada Sininho enyoing the "cat-massage"

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