Zak didn’t have any specific problems but I’d go for a massage to release my tension so thought it would be a good idea for him. Our Guild Therapist was amazing. He relaxed really quickly and enjoyed the attention. We’ve been for a few more sessions to keep him in the best condition. Be warned though, when you are sitting there listening to the Guild Therapist talking to your dog, you can easily drift off. She has a special talent in my opinion. #injury
General Interest
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 –...
Crufts 2022
We were very proud to hear of so many dogs that benefit from Clinical Canine Massage and attended Crufts this year - A great way to start celebrations for the Guild's 10th Anniversary. We hope you enjoy reading about what our therapists wrote about them below: ...
Putting the ‘Spring’ back in the Spaniel
I first met Bosley in 2019 when I was training to become a Clinical Canine Massage therapist. He was, and still is one of the sweetest, calmest Springer Spaniels I’ve ever met. After passing the course, Bosley’s owners got in touch to ask if I could treat him again,...
Articles by Topic
Muscular Injury
Scar Tissue Hurts!
Eeekkkk - can you guess why this photo links to how scar tissue hurts? In this blog I...
Are Your Shiny Floors Hurting Your Dog?
Most people understand the unpleasant feeling of walking on ice or skidding on a wet floor. Even...
Piper’s in Pain!
How I came to meet Piper When Piper, a 5 year old Dachshund was out on a long but routine walk,...
Clinical Canine Massage Significantly Reduces Pain Severity in Dogs, Study by University of Winchester Finds
Published in Vet Record 15 June, 2021 The findings from the first ever large-scale study into the...
Massage: Even fidgety dogs benefit
Don’t dismiss massage because you can’t picture your hyperactive pup cooperating. Northamptonshire-based therapist, Viv McDonnell reports on the impressive pay-off her patience and skill achieved with a less-than-perfectly-behaved dog.
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Orthopaedic Conditions
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...
Getting Rascal back to being a rascal
Rascal is a 6 year old ShihTzu who lives with his owner Elizabeth, his brother Rocky and feline...
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Senior Dogs
Putting the ‘Spring’ back in the Spaniel
I first met Bosley in 2019 when I was training to become a Clinical Canine Massage therapist. He...
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.
Much Ado About Mackeson! The Chocolate Labrador – Case Study
I met Mackeson the chocolate Labrador when he was 9 years old, living with his owner Ellie. Sadly,...
Spondylosis, Massage and Medication
What is Spondylosis? Most people will have heard spondylosis described as a fusing of the spine....
Canine Massage and The Senior or Ageing Dog
“As far as we know not a single living thing is spared the phenomenon of growing old....
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