Muscular Injury
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...
Scar Tissue Hurts!
Eeekkkk - can you guess why this photo links to how scar tissue hurts? In this blog I explore what scar tissue is, how massage can benefit scar tissue, why and how I know scar tissue hurts and how this helps me as a Clinical Canine Massage Therapist and...
Are Your Shiny Floors Hurting Your Dog?
Most people understand the unpleasant feeling of walking on ice or skidding on a wet floor. Even if you don’t tumble head over heels, it’s no fun to feel your limbs are out of control and you’re struggling to regain your balance. You feel suddenly uncertain and...
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, she screamed suddenly. Rushing to her side, her owners found that there was slight paralysis of her rear legs, and her right leg was knuckling under her as she moved. ...
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 efficacy of clinical canine massage on the treatment of pain have been published in Vet Record, the official journal of the British Veterinary Association (BVA). 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.
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, he is no longer with us, but I was lucky enough to treat this gorgeous boy and help improve his quality of life. Unfortunately, he suffered with a raft of issues,...
The Lenton Method
What is the Lenton Method™? A pioneering three-tiered, results-driven approach to the treatment of musculoskeletal problems and chronic pain management in dogs. The Lenton Method™ is taught exclusively to therapists who have undertaken the 2 year,...
10 less common ways to spot an injury
Most people are aware of the main signs that a dog may be experiencing pain. Lameness, stiffness, lack of interest in life, unwilling to be stroked or groomed, and general grumpiness are all things that make us concerned our dogs may be experiencing pain. But some...
Taking a quick look at your dogs muscles
Did you know that your dog has 700 muscles and about 320 bones (depending on the length of the tail)? The muscles weave their way across the bones, acting as pulleys whilst the bones are the levers. When the muscles pull on the bones movement occurs. Muscles attach to...
Articles by Topic
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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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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After three sessions of Clinical Canine Massage, our 8-year-old Labrador Cross, Isaac, is now bouncier than ever. He was struggling with a limp and stiffening up after any exercise. Now he looks a lot healthier and he even holds himself like a dog three years younger. #labrador #limping