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

95% of dogs responded positively to canine massge
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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.

Articles & News
Guild members share their extensive knowledge and experience covering a wide range of topics. You can also check here for our latest news.

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

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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.

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Find a therapist in your area and put the spring back in your dog’s step!

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

Tilly, Collie, TPLO Surgery, Older Dog 

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

Baxter, MFP, Twitching Kay

Kevin the greyhoundOur 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

Kevin, Greyhound, Muscular Injury 

maisie lurcher agilityI 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

Maisie, Lurcher, Agility Maria, Lincolnshire

Sled dog racing canine massageNot 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.”

Racing sled dogs, sporting fitness 

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.

Sam, Senior Dog Noanie Heffron

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

Cooper, Stiffness, Emotion Donna Murray

Ashkii, Newfoundland, Stiffness, Arthritis, Older DogSince a Guild Therapist has been seeing our 8-year-old Newfoundland boy, Ashkii, who has arthritis, we have noticed huge improvements in his gait. He is far less stiff and he is much happier in himself. We have not needed any pain relief for him for the past few months. I would highly recommend Clinical Canine Massage. Ash adores her and looks forward to his massage. #newfoundland #arthritis #olderdog

Ashkii, Newfoundland, Stiffness, Arthritis, Older Dog Carol, Emsworth

German Shepherd 10yearsMy two dogs have been seeing Clinical Canine massage therapist for approximately the last two years. I have 10 year old German Shepherd and 4 year old Collie. My GSD gets a massage approximately every 12 weeks and I truly believe this has kept him supple and active coming into his older years. The Massage therapist is brilliant with the dogs, they are always relaxed and comfortable during the massages.

German Shepherd, Senior Dog Diane, Malvern

Clinical Canine Massage - discover the difference it can make to your dog!

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What to expect

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What people say

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