Canine Massage Guild is proud to announce that our ground-breaking clinical trials research into the efficacy of Canine Massage Therapy with Winchester University, is now published in Vet Record, a peer-reviewed
medical journal distributed by the
British Veterinary Association
Leading the way in results-based clinical canine massage
Clinical Trials Results
The results are in for the world’s first clinical trials to examine the efficacy of clinical canine massage with the University of Winchester and Canine Massage Guild.
Owner Zone
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Vet Zone
Our free, comprehensive Integrated Veterinary Care Initiative booklet explains just how clinical canine massage fits as part of your multi-disciplinary offering.
- Use our Therapist Register to find your dog’s local Canine Massage Guild registered practitioner
- Identify the symptoms of muscular pain with our ‘5 Principles of Pain’ download in the Owner Zone
- Read about the first canine massage methodology to be tested in Clinical Trials with leading universities
- Clinical canine massage therapy has helped thousands of dogs worldwide. Read more in our Articles and Testimonials
- The Vet Zone is specifically for vets, vet nurses, and practice managers. Our in-depth Integrated Veterinary Care Initiative takes a deep dive into our methodologies and explains how they can bring benefits to your vet-led team
The Canine Massage Guild for results you can see and your dog can feel
Did you know…
- 45% of your dog’s bodyweight is skeletal muscle… up to 55% in greyhounds
- Muscle is classed as soft tissue and it is often first to injure. When a muscle overstretches and tears it is called a strain
- Strains and other types of soft tissue injuries including trigger points, adhesions, sprains, and more, may cause symptoms listed in the 5 Principles of Pain
- We talk a lot about ‘fascia’, the body’s 3D web of connective tissue which, when dysfunctional, can cause not only chronic pain but also emotional and behavioural issues
- Massage is an ancient art which some call the ‘first therapy’. Today there are different massage disciplines aimed at treating different issues
Find your therapist
Canine Massage Guild members have trained for 2 years and specialise in soft tissue injury rehabilitation from injuries like strains, trigger points and myofascial pain which are commonly seen as lameness and slowing down. We also provide chronic pain management for orthopaedic conditions like arthritis and hip dysplasia resulting in improved comfort and mobility.
Results usually seen in 1-3 sessions.
Find a therapist in your area and put the spring back in your dog’s step!
I noticed my dog Baxter was twitching along his back when brushing him. The Guild canine massage therapist discovered that he was very tight. After a massage he was no longer twitching. Baxter likes to explore when out and about jumping and sometimes climbing fences which leads to strains. Regular massages have helped him feel so much better. #MFP #twitching
I highly recommend Clinical Canine Massage. Reuben, my 6-year-old Leonberger, had a cruciate ligament repair and suffered the loss of his life-long companion. After the first Clinical Canine Massage treatment his mood lifted significantly and since he has been happier and more energetic both at home and on walks. #cruciateligamentsurgery #grief #happydog #leonberger
I first brought Sam to see my Guild Therapist when he was 7-years-old. He had started slowing down on walks, and looked a little sad. I thought Clinical Canine Massage would help him to grow old more gracefully. How wrong was I! After three sessions I got a younger version of my dog back, he acted like a 2-year-old puppy again. I would highly recommend Clinical Canine Massage to anyone! Sam is now 13 loves a day out on the trails or hills.
When my Flo was having trouble with her hind leg, I booked her in for a Clinical Canine Massage session. Our Guild Therapist suggested she may have luxating patella, but advised me to go to my vet for diagnosis. It turned out she was correct. She then helped Flo recover from her operation with Clinical Canine Massage. #luxatingpatella
After three sessions of Clinical Canine Massage, Daisy, my 8-year-old Collie with spondylosis, appears less stiff in her lower back area and her gait has improved. I am especially delighted as I knew this treatment would be a challenge for her as she is not comfortable being touched, yet our Guild therapist was able to make gentle progress each Clinical Canine Massage session until Daisy was relaxed and clearly enjoying herself. #Collie, #Spondylosis
My little rescue terrier Dimi, now 5 years old, competes in agility and had lost enthusiasm in the ring. I couldn’t see anything physically wrong with him, but our Guild therapist was able to find several sore spots. After only one Clinical Canine Massage treatment he was back to his old enthusiastic, exuberant self. I can’t recommend this treatment highly enough. #Terrier #Agility #Muscular Injury
When Tasha was 10-years-old she tore her cruciate ligament. This was 4 years ago now. My Guild Therapist worked her magic to help build up muscle tone in her injured leg. She also relieved tightness in muscles in other areas of her body. Tasha is now running about like a pup at 14-years-young. #cruciateligament #injury
Mabel, our 10-year-old Labrador, has been receiving Clinical Canine Massage to help manage the referred pain from her arthritis. The difference in Mabel after a Clinical Canine Massage session is amazing: any limping improves, often goes away altogether, and she is a much happier dog.
“Your Clinical Canine Massage sessions were a real help to Yogi our 11 year old GSD, in relieving his arthritis. He always felt so much better afterwards, and was much freer in his movement. It was lovely to see him so relaxed and just having some special attention, just for him.”
Clinical Canine Massage - discover the difference it can make to your dog!
Find a therapist
Have a look at our Register to find the Canine Massage Guild therapists in your area.
What to expect
Find out why your dog might need a massage and what to expect in our Owner Zone.
What people say
Read some of the many testimonials from satisfied Canine Massage Guild clients.