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
How Clinical Canine Massage Can Help Scar Tissue Post Surgery
Improving scar tissue through using canine massage is a subject close to my heart as over the past 7 years Monty, my 12-year-old black Sprocker, has undergone several lump excisions, as recommended by the vet, as they were impacting Monty’s activities of daily living....
Canine Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome: How Massage Can Help
Old Dog Syndrome is a commonly used description for a real condition called Canine Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome, a disorder which affects the Vestibular System in dogs. The term “idiopathic” in the name means that the actual cause is unknown, and as a result, there...
Shoulder Injury In The Agility Dog
The dog’s shoulder joint is highly mobile, allowing for a wide range of movement, but this mobility also makes it susceptible to injury. Shoulder injuries are common in agility dogs and the main causes are: Abrupt changes in direction. Sudden stops. Impact with...
Blaze: The Dog Who Couldn’t Jump
Introducing Blaze Blaze is a Cockapoo who enjoys his life at home with his family. Our friendship began in February 2022, Blaze was five months old when he visited me in my studio for his first ever groom. It was very clear to see that Blaze was a loving and caring...
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...
Articles by Topic
Muscular Injury
Canine Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome: How Massage Can Help
Old Dog Syndrome is a commonly used description for a real condition called Canine Idiopathic...
Shoulder Injury In The Agility Dog
The dog’s shoulder joint is highly mobile, allowing for a wide range of movement, but this...
Blaze: The Dog Who Couldn’t Jump
Introducing Blaze Blaze is a Cockapoo who enjoys his life at home with his family. Our friendship...
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...
Scar Tissue Hurts!
Eeekkkk - can you guess why this photo links to how scar tissue hurts? In this blog I...
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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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Senior Dogs
Canine Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome: How Massage Can Help
Old Dog Syndrome is a commonly used description for a real condition called Canine Idiopathic...
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....
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