PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage Program

Summary:

The PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage Program  helps students learn the theory, vocabulary, and skills of applying PetMassage techniques with dogs in a heated swimming pool. When your dog experiences his body WaterWorking it is joyful, relaxing, rejuvenating, rebalancing, reconditioning, resoundingly and amazingly therapeutic and beneficial. This is PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage !

This program travels to host locations throughout the US and enables students to learn an exciting new way to practice PetMassage™ techniques with the benefits of water massage sessions. This 6-day hands-on off-site program runs Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM and is designed to get you experience to massage dogs in warm water comfortably and effectively.

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 coat and body. Imagine the therapeutic value that this dog is getting in water.

In your hands, the dog relaxes. As you move, integumentary (skin and coat) and musculoskeletal structures float into and away from each other. Restrictions from holding patterns release. Alternative and integrative neuromuscular systems engage.

Fee Info:

Fee: $2,600.00

This includes all materials.

You can register for this workshop with a 50% deposit today, with the remainder due on or before the first day of class. Or you can save 5% by registering for this workshop and making one discounted payment of $2470.00

Prospective Students:

With the training provided in this program, you will gain confidence and experience practicing your craft with dogs in the water.

This program is for anyone interested in exploring the benefits of working with the dog in water as well as learning about additional services that can be offered in their dog massage business.

Workshop Class Size Limit:

10 Students

Waiting List:

If you see that the program you would like to attend is full, we encourage you to add your name to its waiting list. Someone who is registered for that workshop may need to switch to another month. A spot may open up for you.

Please call Beth at 800-779-1001 to register with your 1st and 2nd choices for workshop dates.

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives / Goals:

• Develop understanding of the theory, vocabulary & skills of applied PetMassage™ techniques in water
• Learn to use PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage to access alternative neurologically plastic pathways to promote muscle use in movement restricted dogs
• Learn to use PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage to enhance canine flexibility, muscle tone, and physical endurance
• Learn techniques to safely and effectively PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage a wide variety of sizes, temperaments, and breeds of dogs
• Using PetMassageC anine Aquatic Massage to increase muscle mass, strength, endurance, weight loss, proprioception
• Learn to observe gait before and after PetMassage™ WaterWork™ sessions

Home Study Courses Included In This program:

• None

Included Materials:

• PetMassage™ WaterWork™ Program Manual

Accredited By:

IAAMB/ACWT, NBCAAM, NCBTMB

Before Workshop Info:

You’ll receive information about the workshop location and proper attire (what to wear) in your confirmation letter.

During Workshop Info:

LOCATION:

Please note, this program travels to off-site pool equipped facilities. To date, we’ve been to the following venues:

• The Dog Dive in Kalamazoo, Michigan

When you enroll for a program, included in your registration packet is the PetMassage™ Travel Info Brochure for the city that the PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage Workshop will be hosted at. This guide provides valuable information about where to stay, dine, and walk your dogs.

WHAT TO WEAR:

When you attend the program please bring the following to the WaterWork™ workshop:

• Oversize Hooded Zippered Sweatshirt
• 2 Bathing Suits (Recommended)
• Bathing Cap (Optional)
• Denim Jacket & Pants OR Sturdy Wet Suit – These are worn in the water to protect your torso and legs and are required for all in pool activities. You will not be allowed in the pool without wearing one of these options. This is for your own safety. 

RE: DOGS

All practice work is done with live dogs. You will perfect your skills with several dogs. Everyone gets to experience a wide variety of dogs’ sizes, breeds, ages and personalities.

If you can bring your own pet, please know that your dog will have one 15-minute session per day. The rest of your dog’s day will be spent in a crate. Crates are available or you are welcome to bring your own crates or xpens. We’ll have plenty of lucky doggie volunteers available for you to work with during each program day. Please let us know if your dog(s) have any special considerations.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Class sizes are small, limited to a maximum of 4 to 6 students. This provides abundant opportunities for you to get individual hands-on instruction with Jonathan Rudinger, the founder of PetMassage™ Training and Research Institute.

BUILDING AMENITIES:

• Support Staff: Friendly, knowledgeable staff will be available to provide assistance with workshop support, including travel, dining, entertainment and accommodation recommendations.
• Vary by location. More information will be made available as needed.
• SPECIAL ON-SITE DISCOUNT! Check out the PetMassage™ products and merchandise available for purchase. During the duration of your program, you’ll receive a special 20% discount on all PetMassage™ items, as well as the PetMassage™ Foundation Level Program & PetMassage™ Advanced Level Program.

After Workshop Info:

Certificate of Completion Earned?

Yes

Completion Requirements:

You have six months from the last day of your PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage program to complete all of the following: a take-home written exam, document practice sessions, and complete video recordings.

One Certificates of Course Completion are awarded for this program:

• PetMassage™ WaterWork™ Program (Canine Aquatic Massage) Certificate of Course Completion

The graduate is a Certified PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage Practitioner (CPWP) and added to the PetMassage Training & Research Institute Graduates List.

Continuing Education Credits (CECs) / Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Available For:

Animal Massage Practitioners, Massage Therapists (MTs)

Number of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) / Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Earned:

60

Other:

Would You Like To Host This Program At Your Facility?

We’re happy to work with you to bring PetMassage Canine Aquatic Massage to your area! Please reach out to us via our Contact page.

Upcoming / Scheduled Canine Aquatic Massage Workshops:

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