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
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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!
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.”
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.
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
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
My 1 year old rescue poodle, Fern, was diagnosed with grade 1 Luxating Patella. Since starting massage treatment her knees haven’t locked once and I now know surgery isn’t going to be necessary. The Guild therapist was gentle and her kind approach was incredible. I cannot recommend massage therapy highly enough.
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
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
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.
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!
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.