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!
Our Tia, who is 13 and has Intervertebral Disc Disease, only keeps ticking along being her wee happy self with Clinical Canine Massage. We really notice the difference after every session. Don’t know where we’d be without our Guild therapist! #IntervertebralDiscDisease
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
Our 12 year-old Golden Retriever, Bailey, was really struggling with arthritis, on top of his Cushings disease. He doesn’t trust easily but the Guild therapist took time and patience to establish a relationship. What a difference!! Massage has not only improved his mobility he also so much happier and has a twinkle back in his eye. Don’t hesitate to try this therapy for your dog. #goldenretriever #goldies #guildtherapist #dogsarthritis #caninecushings #happydog
Dilys is our 3 year old Boston Terrier. Clinical Canine Massage has kept Dilys in great shape for flyball. It has massively reduced the everyday niggles and progressive injuries she would have without it.
I retired my Grade 7 dog from agility when she started becoming stressed out at training. My vet later said she was suffering from pain in her hip. After her first session with a Guild Massage Therapist, there was a massive improvement in her. She seems a lot brighter in herself, more active on walks and even managed a few easy bits of agility in the garden. I am absolutely amazed at the difference in her after just one session. With the Therapists help, it’s looking more and more likely that she will be able to return to training – a hope I had long given up on. #agility #lurcher
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 Guild Therapist is utterly amazing with our 4 year old Lurcher x Collie Cody. He gets a regular massage to help him stay supple. She has also helped him with his jammed hamstrings from all the sprinting! He loves being on the table and is so happy after his treatments. I recommend her to all Cody’s doggy friends!! #lurcher #collie #muscleinjury
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
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.