Canine Bodyworks Therapy

04/09/2024

Enjoy paws-itive time with your dog!🩵
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They sure can 💙

10/08/2024

Project of the day 🔨 - a mini dog deck!! A little surprise for Milo so he can spend more time outside this summer. He seems happy about it!
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01/07/2024

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

13/04/2024

During a recent appointment for his regular therapeutic massage, this handsome 14 year-old had the best response!

Massage has significant benefits at any age; it stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is essential for managing the body's rest and digest response. This can significantly reduce stress levels, improve circulation, and aid the body's natural healing processes, contributing to overall health and well-being.🤲🐾

He absolutely loved his session, do you agree? 🐶💤🤫

30/03/2024

🌷Happy Easter🌷

Easter Weekend Hours:

🐾Good Friday: Closed
🐾Saturday, March 30th: Closed
🐾Easter Sunday: Closed
🐾Monday, April 1st: Closed

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24/03/2024

Everyone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because you need to understand this reality:

***I am a 21st century dog.***
-I'm a Malinois.
Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines and I'm always ready to work: I NEED to work.
But nowadays I get asked to chill on the couch all day everyday.

-I am an Akita Inu.
My ancestors were selected for fighting bears.
Today I get asked to be tolerant and I get scolded for my reactivity when another approaches me.

-I am a Beagle.
When I chase my prey, I raise my voice so the hunters could follow.
Today they put an electric collar on me to shut up, and you make me come back to you - no running - with a snap of your fingers.

-I am a Yorkshire Terrier.
I was a terrifying rat hunter in English mines.
Today they think I can't use my legs and they always hold me in their arms.

-I'm a Labrador Retriever.
My vision of happiness is a dive into a pond to bring back the duck he shot to my master.
Today you forget I'm a walking, running, swimming dog; as a result I'm fat, made to stay indoors, and to babysit.

-I am a Jack Russell.
I can take on a fox, a mean badger, and a rat bigger than me in his den.
Today I get scolded for my character and high energy, and forced to turn into a quiet living room dog.

-I am a Siberian Husky.
Experienced the great, wide open spaces of Northern Europe, where I could drag sleds for long distances at impressive speeds.
Today I only have the walls of the house or small garden as a horizon, and the holes I dig in the ground just to release energy and frustration, trying to stay sane.

-I am a border collie
I was made to work hours a day in partnershipwith my master, and I am an unmistakable artist of working with the herd.
Today they are mad at me because, for lack of sheep, I try to check bikes, cars, children in the house and everything in motion.

I am ...
I am a 21st century dog.
I'm pretty, I'm alert, I'm obedient, I stay in a bag...but I'm also an individual who, from centuries of training, needs to express my instincts, and I am *not* suited for the sedentary life you'd want me to lead.
Spending eight hours a day alone in the house or in the garden - with no work and no one to play or run with, seeing you for a short time in the evening when you get home, and only getting a small toilet walk will make me deeply unhappy.
I'll express it by barking all day, turning your yard into a minefield, doing my needs indoors, being unmanageable the rare times I'll find myself outside, and sometimes spending my days sunk, sad, lonely, and depressed, on my pillow.
You may think that I should be happy to be able to enjoy all this comfort while you go to work, but actually I’ll be exhausted and frustrated, because this is absolutely NOT what I'm meant to do, or what I need to be doing.
If you love me, if you've always dreamed of me, if my beautiful blue eyes or my athletic look make you want me, but you can't give me a real dog's life, a life that's really worth living according to my breed, and if you can't offer me the job that my genes are asking, DO NOT buy or adopt me!
If you like the way I look but aren't willing to accept my temperament, gifts, and traits derived from long genetic selection, and you think you can change them with only your good will, then DO NOT BUY OR ADOPT ME.
I’m a dog from the 21st century, yes, but deep inside me, the one who fought, the one who hunted, the one who pulled sleds, the one who guided and protected a herd still lives within.
So think **very** carefully before you choose your dog. And think about getting two, rather than one, so I won't be so very lonely waiting for you all day. Eight or ten hours is just a workday to you, but it's an eternity for me to be alone.
Like David Attenborough Fans for more:

21/11/2023

Massages are also great to help senior dogs maintain their muscle tone, range of motion and it's good for their circulation!
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🐾 Have a senior dog at home? Here are some golden tips to ensure their graceful aging:

1️⃣ Energy Check: Keep an eye on your dog's energy levels, especially their ability to walk. If you notice significant declines, it might be a sign of pain, heart disease, or other health concerns.

2️⃣ Stay Active: Regular walks are crucial for your senior pup's quality of life. They provide mental stimulation and valuable one-on-one time with their favorite human.

Taking these steps will help your senior dog enjoy their golden years to the fullest! 🐶🌟❤️

11/11/2023

Never forget. In Remembrance. 🇨🇦🍁

31/10/2023

🌜🐺🐾Happy Howl-o-ween!🎃

05/09/2023

It has been a difficult weekend as we sadly said good-bye to my pug Jack on Saturday. After a recent onset of a respiratory illness, and seeing he was not improving on medication, I didn’t want him to be uncomfortable or struggle any longer.🐶🌈🐾

It was not an easy decision but it’s funny how there were unexpected acts of kindness given to us which helped me accept (with difficulty) that I was making the right decision. Early Saturday morning, I took Jack for one last walk on the beach. Then we went to Kelly’s Bake Shop for dog treats and ice cream, when out of the blue, my friend Laurie came in. Of all the people I could have run into that day, I was so grateful it was her! Jack, being such a food lover, got a fresh chew toy to enjoy after that. 🐾

A huge thank you to the team at Bay Cities AH. Alison, Camille, Dr. Patterson and Conner, thank you for seeing us Saturday, and the care in making Jack’s last moments with us comfortable. I appreciate the thoughtfullness everyone at Bay Cities has shown to us over the years and especially these last few weeks. Jack had no hesitation visiting for liver treats! 🐾

Jack was a pug that was very good at being a pug. Those small paws carried a big heart. He was always close by and his absence is greatly felt these past couple of days. I will miss seeing him enjoy the beach, our long walks together, watching him play with his favourite stuffy toy, his head tilts, his expressive curiosity and intelligence, and his cuddles on the couch. I have Hundreds of pictures over the last 13 years (of his almost 15 years) to take comfort in. A big thank you to my whole family who loved him and spoiled him so much and all the friends and pug lovers we have met along the way. ❤️🐶

04/09/2023

Closed Monday for Labour Day, enjoy the sunshine and being outside with your furry friend! 🐾

01/07/2023

Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day!🇨🇦🦫

Canada Day hours🐶
Canine Bodyworks will be closed:
Saturday, July 1st
Sunday, July 2nd
Monday, July 3rd

27/05/2023

I love seeing my clients relax during their massages like this handsome 13 year-old did yesterday! 🐾🤲💯

20/05/2023

Wishing all a long weekend filled with dog walks and relaxation!🐶🐾☀️

Weekend hours:
Saturday, May 20th: Closed
Sunday, May 21st: Closed
Monday, May 22nd: Closed
Tuesday, May 23rd: Open

07/04/2023

🌷Happy Easter🌷

Easter weekend hours🐶🐾
Good Friday: Closed
Saturday, April 8th: 10-1
Easter Sunday: Closed
Monday, April 10th: 11-2

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20/02/2023

Hope everyone has been enjoying the Family Day long weekend. 🐶🐾

14/02/2023

❤️🐶❤️

01/01/2023

🎉Happy New Year 🎉
Hoping 2023 brings you and your loved ones, human and furry, a year filled with wellness, joy and more dog kisses!
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24/12/2022

Merry Christmas to all. Thank you for an exciting year! Warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Have a safe and happy holiday season🐾🐶❄️🎄
With gratitude,
Tricia @ Canine Bodyworks Massage Therapy

22/11/2022

Sadly said good-bye to PJ Monday after his recent struggles with pneumonia. A heartfelt thank you to the team at Bay Cities AH for their time, compassion and dedicated treatment these last few weeks. 🐶🐾💔

Even though I’m relieved that PJ is no longer in discomfort, I am going to miss him SO much. I'm grateful to have shared so many moments and memories with this little lion of a pug that made me smile every day.

Always up for an adventure, always in the sunny spot, always took a nap, always enjoyed a good snack and everywhere we went, everyone was a friend. For all my ups and downs he was always beside me, and as difficult as this recent journey has been and will be, embracing his attitude towards living life will always keep him close. 🐶💕

11/11/2022

Never forget. In Remembrance.

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31/10/2022

Happy 14th Birthday Jack❤️🐶🐾

20/10/2022

Dogs are very good at hiding their pain as a survival mechanism. This is why it's important to observe their behaviour. See if they show any non-verbal signs of pain through their activities or when you're petting them.
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10/10/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

20/07/2022

Learning from dogs all the time! Rest is healing.
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