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!
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.
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
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
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 reading an article titled “Arthritis in Old Dogs Doesn’t Have to Be a Death Sentence” I contacted my Guild Therapist for my elderly arthritic Spaniel Spud. After 3 sessions of Clinical Canine Massage Spud had a new lease of life. He was able to stop most of his medication and his quality of life in his last 6 months was the best it could be. I now take my other dogs for treatments. #spaniel #arthritis
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
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.
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
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
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.