Posts Tagged ‘Flexibility’
Hey Rocky, want to see me pull a rabbit out of my hat? Again Bullwinkle?
Last week I was massaging a sweet senior dog. I could not walk her during her PetMassage assessment because her hind legs kept crossing and getting tangled beneath her. She was unable to stand unassisted. Her eyes, still and dull, stared unfocusingly into space. Here and not here, she was Stuck in a dispirited, uninspiring…
Read MoreDog massage for rigid top lines
The tension we see and feel in dogs is always protective. They may be self-restricting their movements for several reasons. They may be experiencing a pain that is at a tolerable level but any addition to what they are doing would be too uncomfortable. So, they’d act like they are stuck in quicksand. They’d breathe…
Read MoreStretching 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 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…
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