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!
Jack is our 4-year-old Working Cocker Flat Coat Retriever cross. After competing through the agility summer season, we noticed he had a skippy hind leg when he ran. By the end of the first session of Clinical Canine Massage, he was lying with his eyes shut. He’s now massaged regularly through the season and his running has improved. #agilitydogs #CockerFlatCoatRetrieverCross
Cooper started seeing our Guild Therapist after he started to become stiff in his back end. Clinical Canine Massage has greatly improved his movement. We go for regular treatments to keep him in top shape. When we rescued him he had a few issues, his treatments have also helped him to release those emotions. I truly believe these sessions have helped him not just physically but emotionally too. #Stiffness #Emotion
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
Twix, a 7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, and Dash, a 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel Terrier cross, are both competing agility dogs. Our Guild therapist is there throughout the season providing the expertise to spot even the slightest injuries, regular check-ups and Clinical Canine Massage treatments that ensure my dogs are in best condition to face the rigors of agility. #JackRussellTerrier #CockerSpanielTerrierCross #Agility
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.
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
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.
My 12 year Collie cross,Tilly, had bilateral TPLO surgery. Clinical Canine Massage helped with recovery from this as well as the aches and pains that come with being an older dog. I’m so happy to see Tilly enjoying the therapeutic benefits that come from Clinical Canine Massage. #TPLO/#Cruciate ligament surgery #collie #seniordogs
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
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.