We have been seeing a guild therapist on a regular basis for a while now, the improvements in both dogs after treatment is amazing, they have better flexibility, speed and drive..My therapist is fantastic with nervous dogs too who I think really benefit mentally as well as physically from a massage.

Shelties, Nervous Vanessa Brickman
Shelties, Nervous

Boston Terrier, Flyball sports dog, benefits of canine massageDilys is our 3 year old Boston Terrier. Clinical Canine Massage has kept Dilys in great shape for flyball. It has massively reduced the everyday niggles and progressive injuries she would have without it.

Dilys, Boston Terrier, Flyball Ellen, Andover
Dilys, Boston Terrier, Flyball

I have just started to compete in agility with Tris and Kadar, our Lurchers aged 3 and 4. They are in great condition, but to ensure they stay this way they receive maintenance treatments of Clinical Canine Massage a couple of times a year. I cannot tell you how amazing Clinical Canine Massage is for my dogs. #agilitydogs #lurcher

Tris and Kadar, Lurchers, Agility, young dogs Katie, Mansfield
Tris and Kadar, Lurchers, Agility, young dogs

Clinical Canine Massage Therapy has an amazingly therapeutic and relaxing effect on our energetic and intense 7-year-old Working Pointer. He suffers with a lame right foreleg with suspected Metacarpophalangeal Degenerative Joint Disease. This therapy has improved his body tension and relaxed him in a way that surprised us all! We have repeated the sessions with equal success. This is a must for all working dogs! The Guild Therapist is so knowledgeable and dedicated, we are so lucky to have found her. #pointer #MetacarpophalangealDegenerativeJointDisease #workingdog #pointer

Working Pointer, Metacarpophalangeal Degenerative Joint Disease Diane, Hertfordshire
Working Pointer, Metacarpophalangeal Degenerative Joint Disease

Since our agility Working Sheepdog started having massages with our Guild Therapist, Bella’s flexibility and strength has improved. She has become more supple and for an anxious dog, more relaxed. Our Guild Therapist is amazing at what she does and is so very patient with Bella. Thank you. #sheepdog #agility #anxiety

Bella, Working Sheepdog, Anxiety, Agility Emma Thornton
Bella, Working Sheepdog, Anxiety, Agility

Twix, a 7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, and Dash, a 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel Terrier cross, are both competing agility dogs. Our Guild therapist is there throughout the season providing the expertise to spot even the slightest injuries, regular check-ups and Clinical Canine Massage treatments that ensure my dogs are in best condition to face the rigors of agility. #JackRussellTerrier #CockerSpanielTerrierCross #Agility

Twix, Jack Russell Terrier, Dash, Cocker Spaniel Terrier Cross, Agility Caroline, Gloucester
Twix, Jack Russell Terrier, Dash, Cocker Spaniel Terrier Cross, Agility

My dogs massage therapist was recommended by a friend as my Sheltie was lame after an agility incident. The Therapist quickly identified the issue and treated my boy even in difficult times! Wouldn’t be without her now! Looking forward to returning ASAP with all 3 dogs!

Jack, Mazie, Beau, Sheltie, Lame, Agility Hayley Marshall
Jack, Mazie, Beau, Sheltie, Lame, Agility

Clinical Canine Massage Therapy has been amazing. Recommended by a friend, it’s been the best thing we did for our agility dog to keep her in good shape to both pre- and post-competition. Clinical Canine Massage Therapy has definitely contributed to my girl doing so well at Crufts this year. Highly recommended.” #agility #crufts

Agility, Crufts, canine massage Kath Jones
Agility, Crufts, canine massage

Poppy is a working Labrador who loves agility, she benefits from maintenance massages before, during and after the agility season to keep her on top form and pick up any niggles early to prevent them becoming an issue.

Poppy, Working Labrador, Agility Sarah Barr
Poppy, Working Labrador, Agility

My 2 dogs Murphy and Alice both benefit from maintenance massages with our Guild Therapist. They run with us on a regular basis, so these treatments help to keep them supple and reduce the risk of injury. Our Guild Therapist is always supportive and helpful if I have any concerns. Both my dogs love her. #running #injury

Murphy and Alice, sporting dog maintenance 
Murphy and Alice, sporting dog maintenance

Clinical Canine Massage has added years to our dog’s agility career. He’s even been to Crufts – which he wouldn’t have managed without our Guild therapist’s help. #agilitydog

Agility, Crufts 
Agility, Crufts

Jack agility cockerJack is our 4-year-old Working Cocker Flat Coat Retriever cross. After competing through the agility summer season, we noticed he had a skippy hind leg when he ran. By the end of the first session of Clinical Canine Massage, he was lying with his eyes shut. He’s now massaged regularly through the season and his running has improved. #agilitydogs #CockerFlatCoatRetrieverCross

Jack, Cocker Flat Coat Retriever Cross, Agility Caroline, Churchdown
Jack, Cocker Flat Coat Retriever Cross, Agility

My 5-year-old Lurcher, Bobby, was showing signs of stiffness in one of his back legs. I was unsure if it was okay to continue agility training. During his Clinical Canine Massage, the Guild Therapist found that he had a muscular strain and associated tension. Afterwards he showed no signs of stiffness. I also received brilliant aftercare advice, which helped get Bobby back to agility again. Clinical Canine Massage helps me keep my dog fit and healthy for our hobby. #lurcher #agility #muscularinjury

Bobby, Lurcher, Agility, Muscular Injury Hannah Turner, Cambridgeshire
Bobby, Lurcher, Agility, Muscular Injury

Clinical Canine Massage helped my Cocker Spaniel, Eve, in her everyday life as well as ensuring she was in good health and happy condition for agility. #agilitydog

Eve, Cocker Spaniel, Agility 
Eve, Cocker Spaniel, Agility

Shadow, my 11-year-old very-focused Border Collie competes in obedience, which requires a dog to hold a constant position in heelwork. Shadow gets a little stiff at her age and Clinical Canine Massage helps tremendously in freeing up the muscles and our Guild therapist really helps Shadow to relax. #obedience #collie

Shadow, Border Collie, Obedience 
Shadow, Border Collie, Obedience

Sporting / Working / Show Dogs

Crufts 2025

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...

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Crufts 2025

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...

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Crufts 2025

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...

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Crufts 2022

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:  ...

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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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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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