I had forgotten how bouncy, Mia our 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel used to be when out for a walk. I had put her lack of enjoyment of walks down to the heat and age slowing her down. How wrong was I? After just one session of Clinical Canine Massage Mia has her spring back. I cannot recommend this treatment enough. I am delighted in the difference I see in Mia in such a short time. #spaniel #muscularinjury

Mia, Spaniel, Slowing Down, Muscular Injury 
Mia, Spaniel, Slowing Down, Muscular Injury

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

Isaac, Labrador, Limping D James, Market Drayton
Isaac, Labrador, Limping

My 6 year old Norwegian Elkhound had not been able to sit straight for months. He started to sit lopsided. After one session of Clinical Canine Massage there was visible improvement. By the third session he was sitting straight again. This was about a year ago and I am delighted to say he has not experienced the problem again. I highly recommend that anyone take their dog to see a Guild Therapist. #elkhound #muscularinjury

Elkhound, Muscular Injury Christine, Suffolk
Elkhound, Muscular Injury

My Guild therapist deserves a big thank you for being so caring and professional with my 13-year-old lame Australian Shepherd today. She created such a lovely calm environment for him – I could have drifted off!!! #aussieshep #australianshepherd

Australian Shepherd, Older Dog, Lameness Louise, Suffolk
Australian Shepherd, Older Dog, Lameness

The work our Guild therapist has done with Etta is amazing. I highly recommend anyone whose pet is ailing from an injury, to get in touch with their local Guild Therapist to try Clinical Canine Massage. It doesn’t matter if it’s a show dog or a pet, they are our babies and deserve the best of care. #postinjury

Etta, Muscle Injury 
Etta, Muscle Injury

One word: WOW! Ernie, our 3-year-old Jack Russell Terrier was showing signs of discomfort in his back. After three sessions of Clinical Canine Massage he was a different dog. We also noticed his anxiety had subsided too.” #jackrussell #anxiety #terrier

Ernie, Jack Russell Terrier, back pain Rhonda, Warwick
Ernie, Jack Russell Terrier, back pain

I brought my dog Tip to a Guild therapist for Clinical Canine Massage after she had problems with her right foreleg. The therapist also found other areas of tension and tightness through her back, neck and shoulders. Tip has now loosened up tremendously, she is now on reduced pain medication and overall is more comfortable and happily bouncing around like a puppy again. Our Guild therapist is brilliant – see what magic she can do for your furry friend. #happydog #muscularinjury

Tip, Muscle Injury, Stiffness Annika Lough
Tip, Muscle Injury, Stiffness

Kylo, my 4-year-old boisterous black Labrador, who initially just wanted to play, relaxed and almost nodded off during his Clinical Canine Massage session. During the treatment, his trigger points were addressed. The next day he didn’t want to do much, but I was told to expect that. He is now walking ‘properly’ having lost the side-to-side swagger and his coat changes have gone. #labrador #muscularinjury

Kylo, Labrador, Muscular Injury Eileen, Speyside
Kylo, Labrador, Muscular Injury

Clinical Canine Massage helped Ollie our 6-year-old Standard Poodle after he started limping. He was very relaxed during the session and afterwards, there was no more limping! #standardpoodle

Ollie. Standard Poodle, Limping Lesley Saunders, Cornwall
Ollie. Standard Poodle, Limping

After trying so many different therapies for our Flat Coated Retriever, Luna, nothing helped as dramatically as Clinical Canine Massage. After three sessions she had stopped limping and started playing with her dog friends again. I highly recommend you to give Clinical Canine Massage a try! #limping #lame

Luna, Flat Coated Retriever, Limping 
Luna, Flat Coated Retriever, Limping

Our Guild Therapist not only gave Buddy, our 9-year-old Border Collie, time to settle and relax, but was also able to confirm an old injury site. Buddy enjoyed his Clinical Canine Massage so much he fell asleep! We’ll be back for maintenance massages to ensure all is well.” #collie #olderdog

Buddy, border collie, injury Helen, Suffolk
Buddy, border collie, injury

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

Baxter, MFP, Twitching Kay
Baxter, MFP, Twitching

My 3-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier had developed a limp from overcompensating after an injury. After just a few sessions of Clinical Canine Massage his whole body has loosened up, he’s happier and limp free. #postinjury #staffie

Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Limping, Overcompensation Sarah, Suffolk
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Limping, Overcompensation

Our Guild therapist has been brilliant with Harry and the benefits were fab. He stood and moved with more ease after his Clinical Canine Massage sessions and his top line was noticeably better. Calmness and patience won his over suspicious nature. #Stiffness #Muscular Injury

Harry, Stiffness, Muscular Injury Judith Rutherford
Harry, Stiffness, Muscular Injury

After just one session of Clinical Canine Massage, Beege, our 11-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier seemed less anxious. She has now stopped reacting to loud or strange noises. Beege was also a little lame on one of her front legs and could not sit without hopping from one leg to another. After three sessions, Beege is no longer doing this. She also appears to be in less pain and is also recovering more quickly from longer walks. #staffie #anxiety #olderdog

Beege, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Lame, Anxious Ms Tingle, Worcestershire
Beege, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Lame, Anxious

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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. ...

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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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