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Here you’ll find not only our latest news but also lots of informative articles by Guild members. You’ll also discover a wealth of knowledge about orthopaedic conditions, muscular or myofascial treatments, the impact of sporting activities on your dog, injuries sustained simply through activities of daily living and much, much more.
Latest articles
Clinical Canine Massage and the Release of Emotional Trauma stored in Fascia
Why this topic? During my time training with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre before becoming a Clinical Canine Massage Therapist with the Canine Massage Guild, I gained a good understanding of the physical benefits of massage, however, to learn that emotional trauma...
Canine Arthritis and Depression
Can we get Mylo back? This is Mylo, he is an 8-year-old Labrador, he lives at home with his owners Stephanie and Darren, and their little girl. Presenting issue Limping Slow on walks Stiffness Daily pain Disinterested in life Did not want to play anymore Didn’t...
Crufts 2025
We were very proud to hear of so many dogs that benefit from Clinical Canine Massage and attended Crufts this year. We hope you enjoy reading about what our proud therapists wrote about them below: Nikki Dew of Cruise Control Canine Massage in North Somerset Spaniel...
Is arthritic pain worse in the winter?
You might have heard people with arthritis say that their joints feel stiffer and more painful in the winter, or even experienced this yourself, but why is this, and do our arthritic dogs feel the same worsening of symptoms? By learning what happens in the body when...
Back to work for Jasper!
Jasper the Labrador Cross Breed Meet hardworking and very handsome Jasper who is 10 years old and is a Labrador Cross Breed. He loves nothing better than to help-out with deliveries for the family run business. Helen who is Jasper's owner was worried about the...
Crufts 2024
We were very proud to hear of so many dogs that benefit from Clinical Canine Massage and attended Crufts this year. We hope you enjoy reading about what our proud therapists wrote about them below: Nikki Dew of Cruise Control Canine Massage in North Somerset had the...
The Ball was no good for Goodie
The following case study describes the affects that this dog’s owner and family attribute to the use of the ball launcher instead of walking for daily exercise. Ball chasing for 30 mins daily occurred instead of (or in addition to) walks from a young age until the...
Story of Success – How Clinical Canine Massage helped Rufus
The Reason for Massage Rufus is a 7 years old mix that was adopted. He was found very young with a broken right forelimb and left hind limb. Nobody knows what the cause was, but trauma with blunt object was suspected. He has severe hip dysplasia to the right hip joint...
Crufts 2023
Crufts 2023 We were very proud to hear of so many dogs that benefit from Clinical Canine Massage and attended Crufts this year. We hope you enjoy reading about what our therapists wrote about them below: International Invitation Champions Lindsay...
Putting a Spring in Jet’s Stride – Case Study
Allow me to introduce Jet, a 13-year-old, black Labrador. His owner, Karen first contacted me in December 2019 as she was concerned that Jet was becoming increasingly unsteady on his feet around the house and was being easily knocked off balance by the other dogs –...
Articles by Topic
Arthritis
Canine Arthritis and Depression
Can we get Mylo back? This is Mylo, he is an 8-year-old Labrador, he lives at home with his owners...
Is arthritic pain worse in the winter?
You might have heard people with arthritis say that their joints feel stiffer and more painful in...
Putting a Spring in Jet’s Stride – Case Study
Allow me to introduce Jet, a 13-year-old, black Labrador. His owner, Karen first contacted me in...
Rosie Smiles Again
Name: Rosie Age: 5 Breed: Rottweiler X (Possibly Great Dane) Presenting Issues Rosie has suffered...
Clinical Canine Massage for Senior Dogs
Clinical canine massage for senior dogs has lots of benefits. A dog is classed as senior from around the age of nine (depending on size and breed). As your dog matures, the repetitive, normal activities of daily living (ADLs), such as walking, running and playing start to take their toll on the body. This impacts muscles and joints and results in reduced mobility and flexibility.
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Orthopaedic Conditions
Canine Arthritis and Depression
Can we get Mylo back? This is Mylo, he is an 8-year-old Labrador, he lives at home with his owners...
Is arthritic pain worse in the winter?
You might have heard people with arthritis say that their joints feel stiffer and more painful in...
Back to work for Jasper!
Jasper the Labrador Cross Breed Meet hardworking and very handsome Jasper who is 10 years old and...
Story of Success – How Clinical Canine Massage helped Rufus
The Reason for Massage Rufus is a 7 years old mix that was adopted. He was found very young with a...
Putting a Spring in Jet’s Stride – Case Study
Allow me to introduce Jet, a 13-year-old, black Labrador. His owner, Karen first contacted me in...
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Sporting/Working Dogs
Crufts 2025
We were very proud to hear of so many dogs that benefit from Clinical Canine Massage and attended...
Crufts 2024
We were very proud to hear of so many dogs that benefit from Clinical Canine Massage and attended...
Crufts 2023
Crufts 2023 We were very proud to hear of so many dogs that benefit from Clinical Canine...
Crufts 2022
We were very proud to hear of so many dogs that benefit from Clinical Canine Massage and attended...
Fleur – From track to treatment
When I first treated Fleur, she was a 6-year-old rescue who had been living with her current...
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