Posts Tagged ‘Gait’
Senior dog massage
One of the good things we’ve learned during the pandemic is that dog owners are maturing in their appreciation of their dogs. Especially their older, more vulnerable dogs. They are demonstrating by their actions that they know how valuable their dogs are to them and their families. They celebrate them. Their companionship. Their emotional support.…
Read MoreIs massaging dogs/animals as hard on the therapist’s body as it can be when massaging humans?
I received an email from someone who states “I am interested in your program to become certified in canine massage. I was a licensed massage therapist for about 15 years and “retired” the table last year after developing a back issue as well as hand/wrist issues. I say all this to ask, is massaging dogs/animals…
Read MoreDog Massage Clients: One and Done’s and Dogs That Require Several Sessions
Many of the dogs I massage are “1 and done” clients. They get one massage. They are happy. They make the course corrections they need. And, I may not see them again for several years. I’ve learned to accept and trust the process. Not all bodywork can be completed in 1 or 2 sessions. Many…
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…
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