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!
My 4-year-old Working Cocker Spaniel, Bailey, has always been quite anxious and reactive, which can affect his focus and concentration when competing at agility. Following his first session of Clinical Canine Massage, I noticed a difference and after three sessions his overall posture was more relaxed and settled better instead of always sleeping ‘with one eye open’. He’s a different dog.
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
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.”
Zoie, our 9-year-old Working Sheepdog says, ‘Thank you for a great treatment today!’ In your safe hands she is a fully-fit K9 flyball athlete – and she is raring to go!! #Working Sheepdog #flyball
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
Our Labrador Mackeson has spondylosis and a lack of feeling in his back paws due to nerve damage. He has been SO, SO happy today since his treatment of Clinical Canine Massage, it is unbelievable! We went to walk the other dogs and Mackeson RAN across the STONE DRIVEWAY to the van and JUMPED IN! He hasn’t run, jumped or walked across that driveway in months. #labrador #spondylosis
Lottie, my 9-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, had started to become stiff after long walks and developed intermittent lameness after an agility competition. After just three sessions of Clinical Canine Massage I was amazed at the massive improvement in Lottie, her movement is so much more ‘open and free’, and at a recent competition her times compared with dogs half her age!
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
Caesar our 11-year-old Springer Spaniel suffered with inconsistent front-limb lameness. Our Guild therapist was hugely caring and professional and our dog’s experience was 100% positive. He is continuing with treatment to maintain his comfort and freedom of movement and so he can continue enjoying his favourite thing in the world – balls!
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.