Senior Dog
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,...
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, 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,...
Spondylosis, Massage and Medication
What is Spondylosis? Most people will have heard spondylosis described as a fusing of the spine. This points towards a growing lack of flexibility in the spine but does not adequately describe what actually happens to the spine or why the pain associated with it can...
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. Consequently, growing old well is something that preoccupies all of us. So it will hardly come as a surprise that we also worry about our faithful companions’ well-being in their old...
Oldies Club
The Canine Massage Guild is proud to be involved in helping the Oldies Club. You will see collection cans on the stands of Canine Massage Guild Therapists as they attend shows around the country. Please helps us help this worthy charity and give generously. The Oldies...
Articles by Topic
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...
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...
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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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Arthritis Management
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.
See more articles relating to Arthritis Management
Clinical Canine Massage - discover the difference it can make to your dog!
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What people say
Read some of the many testimonials from satisfied Canine Massage Guild clients.
“Your Clinical Canine Massage sessions were a real help to Yogi our 11 year old GSD, in relieving his arthritis. He always felt so much better afterwards, and was much freer in his movement. It was lovely to see him so relaxed and just having some special attention, just for him.”

After an operation last year, Bunty is now suffering with arthritis. She was in so much pain we thought we may lose her. However, with pain relief and regular Clinical Canine Massage sessions she is leading a very happy life. The sessions have been so beneficial that the vet is hoping to reduce her pain medication. Even though her arthritis will never go away her Canine Massage sessions are allowing her to lead a very happy life.


Barney has both elbow and hip dysplasia along with arthritis. He’s a typical spaniel but massage helps every time and calms him to the point of sleeping. The monthly massages have really benefited Barney.
Since a Guild Therapist has been seeing our 8-year-old Newfoundland boy, Ashkii, who has arthritis, we have noticed huge improvements in his gait. He is far less stiff and he is much happier in himself. We have not needed any pain relief for him for the past few months. I would highly recommend Clinical Canine Massage. Ash adores her and looks forward to his massage. #newfoundland #arthritis #olderdog
Winston our 12-year-old black Labrador has arthritis and was struggling to walk. Now, after Clinical Canine Massage, he is moving more easily and he’s more agile. Clinical Canine Massage definitely helped him and I recommend it to all dog-owners.
Our Labrador, Millie, has been on strong pain medication for osteoarthritis and she can act very strangely at times. After three sessions of Clinical Canine Massage, the whole family noticed how much younger she appeared, and how she was playing with other dogs again. Her strange behaviour has stopped, and we’ve got our Millie back! #labrador #arthritis