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
Download our free ‘5 Principles of Pain’ chart to help you identify the subtle signs that your dog could be employing to hide the fact that they are in pain.
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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 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
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
Our Guild Therapist massaged our ex-racing Greyhound Kevin for 7 years, as he had a number of racing injuries which caused him a lot of discomfort. Kevin loved seeing her as she was so calm and reassuring around him. His mobility always improved after Clinical Canine Massage. The passion of the Guild therapist for her job was clear, and it was always a pleasure spending time chatting with her about how much we loved our dogs. #rescuegreyhound
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
After reading an article titled “Arthritis in Old Dogs Doesn’t Have to Be a Death Sentence” I contacted my Guild Therapist for my elderly arthritic Spaniel Spud. After 3 sessions of Clinical Canine Massage Spud had a new lease of life. He was able to stop most of his medication and his quality of life in his last 6 months was the best it could be. I now take my other dogs for treatments. #spaniel #arthritis
Our Labrador, Millie, has been on strong pain medication for osteoarthritis and she can act very strangely at times. After three sessions of Clinical Canine Massage, the whole family noticed how much younger she appeared, and how she was playing with other dogs again. Her strange behaviour has stopped, and we’ve got our Millie back! #labrador #arthritis
Wull, my 11-year-old Labrador, retired from competitive agility following surgery for a cervical disc extrusion. I noticed he had a’ twitching skin’ response along the length of his back when touched. After just three Clinical Canine Massage sessions, Will is much happier, his overall mobility has improved and he’s wanting to play with the pup again. #agilitydog #surgery #MFP
I noticed Daisy wasn’t managing a full body shake and was giving a little Yelp when moving her head. After a trip to the vet and nothing serious and pain relief for a few days. Amazingly the massage therapist managed to fix her with a few massages. Fantastic result for Daisy who is a whippet and although she is 12 can still be a bit speedy. Great to have a guild therapist there when we need her. #muscularinjury
Not only has our Guild Therapist massaged one of my dogs but she’s massaged all three. They all thoroughly love their time with her. She is reliable, thorough and knowledgeable. Her skilled hands have allowed my dogs to perform at their best winning local, national and international sled dog races throughout Europe and beyond.”
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.