Dog Massage Workshop

Paws and Relax - Canine Massage at Home 

“Unwind those wagging tails and breathe.”

Are you ready to help your dog manage his stiff joints? Or are you preparing for the arrival of a puppy and want to give them the best start in life? Or do you want to understand how to recognise good canine posture, and gait patterns thus avoiding avoidable pain patterns going forward? Then why not learn canine massage with me? Suitable for dog owners or a canine professionals.  Please bring your dog to practise with, a bed / comfortable bedding (and anything else they need).

  What you will learn: 

Understanding of how a dog’s posture should be.

Knowledge of dog gait patterns.

Understanding how coat changes can influence behaviour.

Knowledge of correct sit and standing positions.

Getting the best from your vet visits.

Practical massage for your dog to calm, relax and improve mobility.

 The Benefits of Massage: 

Massage can increase the feel-good hormones.

Massage can aid in pain reduction.

Massage can assist mobility.

Massage can improve muscle tone.

 Massage also: 

Increase dog to human bond – trust and behaviour.

Gets your dog used to touch.

Great for getting them used to vet visits and trips to the groomers.

Relaxation for both you and your pup.

Early identification of areas of concern.

Canine massage can help with body awareness, balance – proprioception – especially good for puppies – enhance their training and gives them a solid foundation.

Canine massage releases endorphins and the good hormones to aid relaxation and contentment – promoting quality sleep.

Canine Massage can improve unwanted behaviour changes due to pain and discomfort – learn how to recognise the early warning signs.

Their body awareness, balance and proprioception improves tenfold, as does their acceptance of touch – great news for vet and grooming visits.

Please note is not a practitioner workshop. All massage therapists work under the Veterinary Act and must seek a vet’s approval prior to treating a client’s dog.

Cost £75 will increase in 2025