Our Guild therapist was great with my 12-year-old dog, Tango. Her relaxed approach helped us both feel comfortable and she let me know what the areas of concern were for him, how she could help and the benefits of treatment. I plan for her to see my other flyball dogs so we can ensure they are in the best condition for competitions. #flyball #olderdog

Tango, Flyball, Sporting Dog, Older Dog Emma Picknett
Tango, Flyball, Sporting Dog, Older Dog

Our Guild therapist was very patient with Jack, who had a few old injuries and issues, and he was much more relaxed by the third session of Clinical Canine Massage. There was a noticeable improvement after each session, and for the first time in a long time he actually just ran round in circles rather than chasing my other dog, Lexi. I will definitely have more Clinical Canine Massage sessions in future to keep him feeling young and for Lexi who competes in flyball. #olderdogs #flyball

Jack, Muscular Injury, Flyball Rebecca Coates
Jack, Muscular Injury, 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

My 7-year-old Springer Spaniel, Shadow, was knocking poles during agility competitions and become uncharacteristically aggressive towards dogs. I think our Guild therapist truly has magic hands because after only three sessions of Clinical Canine Massage, the results were amazing! I would recommend Clinical Canine Massage therapy to any dog owner. #agilitydogs #springerspaniel

Shadow, Springer Spaniel, Agility Suzanne, Gloucester
Shadow, Springer Spaniel, Agility

Wull, agility, lab, myofascial painWull, my 11-year-old Labrador, retired from competitive agility following surgery for a cervical disc extrusion. I noticed he had a’ twitching skin’ response along the length of his back when touched. After just three Clinical Canine Massage sessions, Will is much happier, his overall mobility has improved and he’s wanting to play with the pup again. #agilitydog #surgery #MFP

Wull, Labrador, Surgery, MFP Anna, Castle Douglas
Wull, Labrador, Surgery, MFP

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

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

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

Canine Massage GuildZoie, our 9-year-old Working Sheepdog says, ‘Thank you for a great treatment today!’ In your safe hands she is a fully-fit K9 flyball athlete – and she is raring to go!! #Working Sheepdog #flyball

Zoie, Working Sheepdog, Flyball Terry, Uxbridge
Zoie, Working Sheepdog, Flyball

As a senior dog who likes an active lifestyle (at nearly 14, she still does a bit of agility training) Shevi, our Border Terrier, loves her Clinical Canine Massage sessions. Most recently, massage has helped her overcome severe anxiety brought on by suddenly losing most of her hearing. Thank you for your support. #agilitydog #olderdog #deafdog #borderterrier

Shevi, Border Terrier, Senior Dog, Agility Pam Hillier, Somerset
Shevi, Border Terrier, Senior Dog, Agility

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

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

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

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

Ozzy my Whippet was limping periodically, due to an old injury. Regular sessions of Clinical Canine Massage help to keep his muscles supple and relaxed. He greatly benefits before, during and after the agility season. #agilitydog #whippet

Ozzy, Whippet, Limping, Agility Wendi, Cornwall
Ozzy, Whippet, Limping, Agility

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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 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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