Jonathan’s Helpful Hints
Stretching at Joints
Stretching at Joints In its most basic form, stretching is a naturally instinctive activity; it is performed by humans and many other animals. Stretching often occurs instinctively after waking from sleep, after long periods of inactivity, or after exiting confined spaces. This is an appropriate activity to foster and use, since it comes from our dog’s natural instincts. Stretching…
Read MoreA Walk in the Woods is open to interpretation.
A Walk in the Woods is open to interpretation. Last weekend I attended a concert at our local university. In this essay I work through understanding how to experience a new musical form and how it relates (as everything does) to canine massage. The concerts entire program was original compositions created by faculty, grad students,…
Read MoreFasciae Collaboration
Fascia Collaboration. Let’s learn about what it is, how to identify it, influence it to help our dogs, and share the love. In September 2019 I will be one of the instructors at a joint conference of the IAAMB/ACWT and the NBCAAM. (It will be open to members and non-members. The link for info about…
Read MorePast Life Skills Include Dog Massage
Practicing and Figuring It Out Some things come easily; some take practice until we get it right. I noticed a pattern in the way I mastered skills. I identified a natural talent, received some initial training, and practiced, modeling after my instructor. With perseverance, I figured out how to do what I wanted to do…
Read MoreWe are our own seers.
Alyce Sorokie, the author of Gut Wisdom, Understanding and Improving Digestive Health, shared a powerful poem during a presentation I attended in Chicago. I’d like to share it with you. Chapter 1 I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost… I am helpless. It…
Read MoreEvery Moment is Life Defining.
Every Moment is Life Defining. Camille, our boxer slipped while we were walking around our neighborhood. She stepped on a patch of ice hidden under the snow. Her legs flew out from beneath her. She landed hard on her hip. Cami jumped back up, shook it off, and trotted on; but I could see she…
Read MoreFeel secure with dogs, learn Dog Handling Skills
Feel secure with dogs, learn Dog Handling Skills In 1998, Jonathan and I adopted our first dog, Oskar. He was a 60 lb. boxer. I was clueless about caring for a dog. My entire pet experience had been with gerbils, hamsters and a cat that was mostly cared for by my daughter, Cheryl. We had…
Read MoreBecome a More Empowered PetMassage Practitioner with Advanced Training
Become a More Empowered PetMassage Practitioner with Advanced Training When I was in human massage school I loved the last six months. That’s where the magic appeared. I realized my calling, my gift, was in the realm of “energy healing”. My massage student friends described what they felt. They talked about the heat, the vibrations,…
Read MoreResource conservation. We all want to be as efficient with our resources…
Resource conservation. We all want to be as efficient with our resources as possible. Time and money, these are our scarcest resources. These are the reasons we get so many requests for home study programs. With online and home study courses you get to work from home at your own pace and save the money…
Read MoreListen to the guidance of your Divine self.
The first day of the PetMassage Foundation Level Program is filled with happiness, empowerment and wonder. Jonathan and I (Anastasia) greet our new students and welcome them into our PetMassage tribe of canine massage practitioners. Our students come from all walks of life and they have these things in common: they all love dogs and understand that…
Read MorePetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage for Dogs – Happiness for the Dog, Facilitator and Dog Owner
PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage – Happiness for the Dog, Facilitator and Dog Owner Many years ago, I was introduced to the warm water massage technique for humans called “Watsu”. Watsu, for me, is a deep healing, joyful session taking place in a very warm (98-104 degrees F) spacious pool or large hot tub with dim…
Read MorePet Naissage?
Pet Naissage? Anita Pitts, PetMassage Foundation Level Program of February 2017, wrote, sharing her moment when the light bulb went on. I recognize this as something significant that you can apply to your canine massage practice. Here’s her initial email, my response, and her essay. Anita writes: I’ve been doing pet massage and nail trimming.…
Read MorePetMassage Programs and workshops
We talk a lot about PetMassage Programs and workshops. If you an experienced workshop attendee, you know what to expect. And, it’s all good! It is possible that you have never before signed up for a workshop; especially a vocational training workshop. “What are they?” “What can I expect?” “Am I comfortable taking 5 days…
Read MoreThat light in the tunnel.
That light in the tunnel. That light in the tunnel is not an oncoming train. It’s sunshine. Canine massage may very well be in your future. Register for the PetMassage Foundation Level Program and initiate the plan for your leave taking from your corporate nightmare. I had an uncomfortable conversation about life in the corporate world. Competent…
Read MorePetMassage for Active and Athletic Dogs
PetMassage for Active and Athletic Dogs Optimizing function is the name of the game. That’s what canine massage does. The dogs appreciate what we do. Their owners, handlers, trainers, and vets do, too. PetMassage is an appropriate and beneficial therapeutic practice for Active and sport dogs. These athletes have had tremendous success when they the get…
Read MoreLateral breathing in dogs
Lateral breathing in dogs Lateral breathing is often not included when we talk about breathing. We think of mouth breathing and nose breathing; chest breathing and diaphragmatic – belly – breathing. I use palmar breathing; and that’s demonstrated at https://youtu.be/EQPlxRXx9bw Lateral breathing includes the functioning of the structures on the sides of the dog: the ribs,…
Read MoreChoose the PetMassage Home-Study Courses
The 8 Home Study Course offerings from PetMassage: Basic Anatomy of the Dog The “Basic Anatomy of the Dog” PetMassage™ Home Study Course was specially formulated to meet the practical needs of the beginning dog massage / canine massage practitioner. While administering a canine massage, it is imperative that you know enough about canine anatomy…
Read MoreHost the hands-on training workshop for the PetMassage Foundation Level PetMassage Program.
Host the hands-on training workshop for the PetMassage Foundation Level PetMassage Program. Would you like to host the hands-on training workshop for the Foundation Level PetMassage Program? The PetMassage School will come to you. As host, we request that you provide a room for lecture, and hands-on teaching and arrange for the dogs that we…
Read MoreChoose the PetMassage for Dogs Workshops that best fit your needs and aspirations.
Choose the PetMassage for Dogs Workshops that best fit your needs and aspirations. PetMassage Programs are vocational training. They include on-site, one-on-one, hands-on training and home study modules. Programs with Workshops On-site at The PetMassage Training and Research Institute, Toledo, OH PetMassage for Dogs Foundation Level Program/ Certified…
Read MoreMotivation From Daily Hands-on Inspiration
Motivation From Daily Hands-on Inspiration You’ve heard or read about how I started PetMassage. I’ve described it in my books and it’s on our website. [https://petmassage.com/store/petmassage-dogs-art-essence-canine-massage-book/ ] It’s been a passion of mine for over 20 years. Every week of every year, I either teach a workshop, council students, write books and blogs, produce videos, manage…
Read MorePetMassage Training and Research Institute YouTube videos
PetMassage Training and Research Institute YouTube videos Happy Holidays. This weekend, as you celebrate with the vivacious thrilling and all-absorbing company of your adoring family, and you are covertly searching for some meaningful entertainment on your mobile device, we invite you to visit our YouTube channel: PetMassage Training and Research Institute. Watch, share, laugh, learn…
Read MorePetMassage Anatomical Charts: The Perfect Gifts for the Dog Lovers in Your Life
PetMassage Anatomical Charts: The Perfect Gifts for the Dog Lovers in Your Life PetMassage charts are each 11” x 14”, laminated. These are perfect gifts this holiday season, for the dog lovers who need to know the specifics of canine anatomy. These are popular with vet techs, vet assistants, dog shelter workers, dog trainers, handlers,…
Read MorePetMassage Books: Perfect Gifts for the Dog Lovers in Your Life
PetMassage Books: Perfect Gifts for the Dog Lovers in Your Life Jonathan has written several Books for your PetMassage instruction. They are perfect gifts for dog lovers this holiday season. Art and Essence of Canine Massage, PetMassage™ “PetMassage creates an ambient environment within the dog’s body and mind by combining touch, and compassionate active presence.”…
Read MoreMassage in Canine Rehabilitation
Massage in Canine Rehabilitation The goals for massage in canine rehabilitation are to maintain, restore, and enhance the recovering dog after injury. It includes restoring function to the injured point plus relaxing those areas that have been compensating while the injury heals. Simply put, the goal is to enhance the dog’s quality of life. Massage helps the dog…
Read MoreConfident Dog Handling in Canine Massage / Yoga consciousness [PetMassage Streaming Video & Download]
Confident Dog Handling in Canine Massage / Yoga consciousness [PetMassage Streaming Video & Download] The Dog Handling in Canine Massage, Yoga Consciousness streaming video & download offers important insights into canine behavior and body language. This is instruction you need to know for your practice: essential dog handling skills. In your canine massage practice you…
Read MorePetMassage Private Sessions
PetMassage Private Sessions Canine PetMassage™ Dogs at all stages of life, just like humans, derive tremendous benefits with PetMassage™. All breeds, sizes, ages, and conditions benefit. Jonathan has worked with lap dogs, hunting dogs, show dogs, agility dogs, service dogs, security dogs, search and rescue dogs, and hundreds of family pets. For active dogs, PetMassage™ helps…
Read MorePetMassage Kid’s Guide to Massaging Dogs [DVD] and Kids Doggie Songs CD
PetMassage Kid’s Guide to Massaging Dogs [DVD] and Kids Doggie Songs CD PetMassage™ A Kid’s Guide to Massaging Dogs [DVD] Everybody loves massage…especially dogs. Everybody can learn to give PetMassage™ …especially kids. This DVD is a great complement to the book Dogs Kids PetMassage™! This video, for the first time, introduces children to the skills of…
Read MorePetMassage Energy Work for Dogs: Accessing the Magnificent Body Language and Body Wisdom of the Dog, Audio CD Download
PetMassage Energy Work for Dogs: Accessing the Magnificent Body Language and Body Wisdom of the Dog, Audio CD Download 6-hour audio program This is the perfect way to learn the complex and loving components that make up “PetMassage Energy Work for Dogs.” The subtitle tells it all. You are “Accessing the Magnificent Body Language and…
Read MoreOhio Interpretation of Laws Re: Massage
Ohio Interpretation of Laws Re: Massage Animal Alternative Therapies Revised May, 2010 The Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board has had multiple inquiries regarding the ability of animal massage therapists and other allied health professionals to perform therapies on animals and not violate the veterinary practice act. The Board appreciates these individual’s willingness to understand and…
Read MoreTransitions Canine Massage: Sacred Rite
Transitions Canine Massage: Sacred Rite A transition is any shift from one life -energetic – experience to another. Massage assists dogs in any transition. When dogs are experiencing a change in their lives that is stressing them, they get tremendous benefit with massage. Examples of lifestyle changes could be moving to a new city or neighborhood…
Read MoreDuplication, redundancy, sympathetic, and empathetic functions in the dog
Duplication, redundancy, sympathetic, and empathetic functions in the dog Our dogs bodies are wise and mysterious. In their wisdom, they have several types of backups, backing up each other in case one element malfunctions. I often stimulate synergistic referral points when I cannot access or am not sure precisely where assistance is needed. There…
Read MoreConfident Dog Handling for PetMassage Practitioners Workshop
Confident Dog Handling for PetMassage Practitioners Workshop 4 Hour on-site workshop. The concepts and dog handling skills in this course will enable you to be more confident working with many dog breeds, temperaments, and situations. From the beginning of a dog massage session, you must develop an understanding with the dog so that both of…
Read MoreTCVM Tongue Assessment and TCVM Pulse Palpation
How much do you know about TCVM, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine? Do you know how to apply aspects of TCVM in your dog massage? Acupressure points and meridians are not all there is to know in the complex practice of TCVM. Two of the Four Pillars of TCVM Diagnosis are Tongue Assessment and Pulse Palpation.…
Read MoreBody and Gait Mechanics
Body and Gait Mechanics The dogs we walk and massage entrain with our posture, gait and breathing. Our dogs are very aware of how we are feeling. Any limp, slouch, imbalance in gait, unfocused look, and incomplete breath signals them that something is amiss. In the Body and Gait Mechanics for PetMassage™ Practitioners on-site, hands-on workshop, you…
Read MoreConfident Dog Handling for the Canine Massage Practitioner [PetMassage Home Study Course]
Confident Dog Handling for the Canine Massage Practitioner [PetMassage Home Study Course] If you are unable to attend this on-site workshop with PetMassage Instructor Monica Bernhoffer, this Home Study Course is the next best way to learn her techniques. This course will shift your understanding and relationship with dogs. For the hour that you are…
Read MoreMedical Terminology, Canine Physiology, Kinesiology and Pathology for the Canine Massage Practitioner [PetMassage™ Home Study Course]
Medical Terminology, Canine Physiology, Kinesiology and Pathology for the Canine Massage Practitioner [PetMassage™ Home Study Course] This home study course is designed to enhance your comprehension and working knowledge of the medical terminology, its etymology and definitions, physiology, and the basic functions within the body that are applicable to canine / dog massage. Learn about kinesiology, movement (bones, ligaments,…
Read MoreSharing Articles
Sharing Articles Vivienne Pastars, a beautiful spirit from Australia who traveled to the PetMassage School in Toledo Ohio for her Foundation Level Program Training, was asked to write an article about canine massage for the Australian magazine, Holistic Bliss. She wrote me saying she didn’t want to reinvent the wheel so she shared one of the PetMassage Helpful Hints blogs.…
Read MorePetMassage for Kids’ Safety
PetMassage for Kids’ Safety Happy dogs, Safe Kids The happiest dogs are the “dogs kids massage.” The safest kids are the ones who massage their dogs. PetMassage for Kids is a sweet little program that teaches kids how to respect dogs and care for them with massage. Lessons Learned Early Inform Citizenship I don’t know…
Read MoreTRANSITIONS: PetMassage Energy Work for the Aging & Dying Dog [PetMassage Home Study Course]
TRANSITIONS: PetMassage Energy Work for the Aging & Dying Dog [PetMassage Home Study Course] TRANSITIONS: PetMassage Energy Work for the Aging & Dying Dog is a means of empowering pet care professionals and individual caregivers to help their dogs and pet owners during any transition in their dogs lives and life-styles. This is especially helpful…
Read MorePetMassage Energy Work with Dogs [Home Study Course]
PetMassage Energy Work with Dogs [Home Study Course] Summary: Everything is energy. There is no separation between your dog’s energy-body and her physical-body. Energy can be influenced. Rechanneled. Excited. Calmed. In this course, you learn to enhance the energetic quality of your life, the lives of your dogs, the lives of your canine / dog…
Read MoreIndependent Study [PetMassage Home Study Course]
Independent Study [PetMassage Home Study Course] The intention of this course is for you to be an SME, Subject Matter Expert on the topic assigned to you. The report must be in a research paper form that we can edit, as a Word Document. It will be published on the PetMassage.com website and made available…
Read MoreCreating & Marketing Your Animal Massage Business [PetMassage Home Study Course]
Creating & Marketing Your Animal Massage Business [PetMassage Home Study Course] Your business is not only a reflection of who you are; it is a manifestation of what you believe. You develop your business as your business develops you. Create and launch your uniquely personal business plan for near and long-term success and personal growth.…
Read MoreResearch Papers Lead to Help for Dog Owners
Research Papers Lead to Help for Dog Owners On Nov 27, 2018, we received a desperate sounding email from someone who was reaching out to PetMassage for advice. He found us while doing a web search on an issue he and his service dog are dealing with. The issue he was researching was a Research…
Read MoreBasic Anatomy of the Dog [PetMassage Home Study Course]
Basic Anatomy of the Dog [PetMassage Home Study Course] The “Basic Anatomy of the Dog” PetMassage Home Study Course was specially formulated to meet the practical needs of the beginning dog massage / canine massage practitioner. While administering a canine massage, it is imperative that you know enough about canine anatomy that you are able…
Read MoreKeywords vs Key Actions
Keywords vs Key Actions When someone asks about the benefits of PetMassage for dogs, what words would you use to describe? You might use terms like relaxation, flexibility, flow, Ch’i, circulation, integrity, neuromuscular, lymphatics, drainage, quality of life, rehabilitation, and balance. There are lots more; you get the idea. Words themselves only hint at the…
Read MorePetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage Programs
PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage Programs Imagine yourself shoulder deep in a large heated pool, holding a dog, suspended in water. You guide the dog’s body in your arms in large, sweeping movements across the surface of the water. You watch the ripples on the surface. You feel how the water drags and drifts the dog’s…
Read MorePetMassage for Dogs, 2-DVD set
PetMassage for Dogs, 2-DVD set Are you looking for a resource to show you how to massage dogs? Here are 2 hours of enjoyable instruction in which you are shown how to do it! This is the immersive instruction that you cannot get following the illustrations in a book. These are skills you must see…
Read MorePetMassage for Kids After-school and Camp programs
PetMassage for Kids After-school and Camp programs The content for the popular after school and camp programs is the PetMassage™ for Kids 3-Part Set and a curriculum for after school and camp programs. Educators purchase these sets with quantity discount and resell them to their students to increase their revenue. Each child is encouraged to purchase the…
Read MorePetMassage for Kids, 4-Part Set
PetMassage for Kids, 4-Part Set This is the perfect gift for the child who loves dogs and who wants to take care of the family dog. The PetMassage™ for Kids 4-Part Set includes Dogs Kids PetMassage, book Kids Guide to Massaging Dogs DVD and Doggie Songs Audio CD PetMassage Patch In the book and video, the children attend a PetMassage…
Read MoreDogs Kids PetMassage Book
Dogs Kids PetMassage Book Dogs Kids PetMassage is for dogs, kids and their families. PetMassage is a fun and effective way to help your dog achieve optimal physical and emotional balance. This is an enjoyable, easy-to-follow, book that follows two children as they learn canine massage, and dog handling skills in a PetMassage for Dogs…
Read MoreArt and Essence of Canine Massage, PetMassage for Dogs is the book for canine massage instruction
Art and Essence of Canine Massage, PetMassage for Dogs is the book for canine massage instruction. Begin or enhance your canine massage practice. Learn the Art and Essence of Canine Massage, PetMassage for Dogs. If you are happiest when you are with dogs, and your heart sings when you help them discover their optimal quality of life, you are…
Read MoreMove Your Feet- They’re Important in PetMassage
Move Your Feet- They’re Important in PetMassage Are your feet passive? Or do you use them actively, as integral elements in your massage form? During your canine massage, do you want to promote the dog’s movement, flexibility, and flow? If these are your intentions, it makes sense that every touch ought to be infused with your movement,…
Read MoreHow to Massage My Senior Dog, Elements of Style and Full Body PetMassage™ Sequence
How to Massage My Senior Dog, Elements of Style and Full Body PetMassage™ Sequence How to Massage My Senior Dog is your instruction manual. Learn to use canine massage in the care of your aging dogs. Use massage to enhance your senior dog’s quality of life. Have you ever looked at your dog and noticed…
Read MoreCreating & Marketing Your Animal Massage Business
Creating & Marketing Your Animal Massage Business A reader-friendly book to show you the way to success. The animal health care industry is one of the fastest growing segments of our economy. Pet owners, rehabilitation vets, trainers, and handlers are all demanding more holistic forms of wellness care. Creating & Marketing Your Animal Massage Business…
Read MoreTRANSITIONS: PetMassage Energy Work for the Aging and Dying Dog
TRANSITIONS: PetMassage Energy Work for the Aging and Dying Dog – a book of comfort and purpose for you and your dog. A Transition is a change, or shift, from one lifestyle, or quality of life to another. One energy form to another. It can be from one developmental age group to another, a change…
Read MorePetMassage for the Family Dog Book
PetMassage for the Family Dog Book You already massage your dogs. Everyone does. With this easy-to-learn instruction, you can do it better. This book is guaranteed to change the way you touch your dog! PetMassage for the Family Dog expands on the dog massage you do intuitively, with the skills and theory of professional canine massage…
Read MoreSpeaking in Tongues In PetMassage; Internalized Sensations
Speaking in Tongues In PetMassage; Internalized Sensations Aromas are Conversational Dogs skin releases aromas during PetMassage. They are different when the dog is sick, healthy, tired, hungry, fearful, lonely, happy, stressed, anxious, holding back, and/or simply relaxing. This is how dogs know so much about each other … and us. Pheromones These aromas are not…
Read MoreThis is My Dog, Fractal
This is My Dog, Fractal Story There’s an important story that is being presented to us wherever we place our hands on our dog during PetMassage. Each touch is a snapshot of the dog’s life in the moment we are sharing it. Each Touch Each touch on the crease of the palm or whirl of…
Read MoreFocus on Sending the Correct Signals
Focus on Sending the Correct Signals In our PetMassage for Dogs Foundation Workshop we place great emphasis on being conscious of our body language. Every movement you make is interpreted by your dogs. To know what your dog is reacting to, you need to be conscious of what signals you are broadcasting. You need to…
Read MoreThe PetMassage Assessment Stroke
The PetMassage Assessment Stroke Assessment strokes are an important part of every canine massage. They help us, the Practitioner, and the dogs, identify where to focus to get the most out of the PetMassage session. Assessments strokes follow specific patterns and help us understand the dog’s whole body. They traverse the top line, the underside,…
Read MorePetMassage Energy Work for Dogs: Accessing the Magnificent Body Language and Body Wisdom of the Dog [Book]
PetMassage Energy Work for Dogs: Accessing the Magnificent Body Language and Body Wisdom of the Dog [Book] Author: Jonathan Rudinger You will develop greater insight into the massage process when you understand the dynamics that occur between you and your dog as your two energetic bodies unite. Energy work, the subject of this text, is an…
Read MorePetMassage, the Profession
PetMassage, the Profession Is Canine Massage what you’d like to do as a profession? PetMassage is Canine Massage vocational training, as developed for professional practitioners. It is a form with a very specific set of massage skills and styles. PetMassage begins with Swedish massage skills adapted to be appropriate for dogs. The form is strongly influenced by…
Read MoreTime is Right for PetMassage
Time is Right for PetMassage As pet owners and caregivers, we as a culture, are evolving. Maturing. Becoming more aware and authentic in the way we take care of dogs. It wasn’t so long ago that veterinarians didn’t acknowledge that dogs experienced pain and so did not provide pain medication after surgeries. We’ve fortunately moved…
Read MoreSupport Systems
Support Systems Most mornings I sit for several minutes on the sofa, sipping my coffee, flanked by our two dogs. We settle into the quiet and practice detachment, as thoughts appear and dissolve. Memories, narratives of memories, goals, plans, all randomly float on by. Between the thoughts I experience the present. I feel my breath.…
Read MorePrepare your hands before giving PetMassage
Prepare your hands before giving PetMassage Before you begin any exercise, you need to warm up. Stretch your body. Before beginning any project, you need to clean and prepare your tools. In canine massage, our tools are our hands. I’d like to share some ways to prepare your hands so that you can give your…
Read MoreIn PetMassage our Hands are our Primary Tools.
In PetMassage our Hands are our Primary Tools. This is a slightly modified version of this title than that which you view on the YouTube video. We communicate with dogs using our hands. Touch. Dogs are more aware of the subtleties and nuances in our touch than people, so we need to know what signals…
Read MoreCore Stability for You and Your Dog
Core Stability for You and Your Dog Stability It’s essential to feel stable during PetMassage. During the massage session, you must radiate stability. When you are off-balance, or can be easily pushed off-center by dogs you cannot be modeling the stability of leadership. And that can happen during sessions when dogs paw at you, nudge…
Read MoreMassage Dogs that Limp
Massage Dogs that Limp This week’s Helpful Hint is the support content for this week’s YouTube video. I invite you to watch it. The video has several examples and demonstrations while this article fleshes out more specific instruction. I hope you find value in both of them. Pain Limping is caused by pain. Pain is a…
Read MoreMassage Dog’s Lymphatics for Their Health and Happiness
Massage Dog’s Lymphatics for Their Health and Happiness. Our most recent YouTube video topic is: Massage Dog’s Lymphatics for Their Health and Happiness. It is on our PetMassage Training and Research Institute YouTube channel. It is a little long, almost 10 minutes; and I think you’ll appreciate all the content that’s presented for you. Here…
Read MoreCanine Massage on Table vs Floor
Canine Massage on Table vs Floor This week we released a new video on our YouTube channel. In it I share my views on practicing canine massage on a table compared to working on the floor. Both have their place. Whenever and however possible though, we need to maintain mindful and ergonomic body mechanics. It is essential…
Read MoreHi. Right This Minute, How Are You?
Hi. Right This Minute, How Are You? Really. I’m Here For You. PetMassage™ is a method of spontaneous communication, a dialogue, in which both the practitioner and the dog strive together to create enhanced balance and function. It’s a type of “Call and response.“ Can I get an Amen? During their PetMassage™ every dog expresses…
Read MoreYouTube Video Lesson: Massage for Dogs with Allergies.
Here’s our most recent video lesson on YouTube: Massage for Dogs who get Spring and Summer Allergies. A runny nose can be a big deal for a dog. Dogs have 220 million smell receptors in their noses compared to our 5 million. It is not in our Scope of Practice to treat concerns- massage can…
Read MorePetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage
This Helpful Hint blog is based on this YouTube video. Its intention is to describe canine aquatic massage and encourage you to learn and practice it. Canine aquatic massage is a fabulous variation of the dry PetMassage. Sessions are given in a heated (usually indoor) swimming pool. They both have the intention of creating balance, enhancing respiration…
Read MorePetMassage Original DVDs and Books
PetMassage Original DVDs and Books It was just brought to our attention that somehow, someway, Amazon is having “technical issues” with several of our canine massage instructional books and DVDs. How could such a thing happen? PetMassage books and DVD’s show as being unavailable or with prices that are outrageously high. We are working to…
Read MoreMoving Like a Potted Palm
Moving Like a Potted Palm Did you see it? We are posting new YouTube videos every Tuesday at 2 pm. The most recent is “Moving Like a Potted Palm” Feng Shui/Tai Qi This is one of the body mechanics exercises that we practice during our PetMassage Foundation Level workshop. It’s a variation of a Feng…
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