Areas covered: West Wales – Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and parts of Pembrokeshire
Tel: 07973 766941
Email: suzanne@barkingneeds.co.uk
Website: www.barkingneeds.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarkingNeeds
About the therapist
I’m Suzanne Hale of Barking Needs, Clinical Canine Massage Therapy & Agility Training. Originally from the West Midlands, I moved away from city life in 2017 to live on a smallholding in rural Ceredigion, West Wales.
Following my relocation, I searched for a canine related career to complement my love of Agility and encompass my knowledge and understanding of dogs. Natalie Lenton had previously treated three of my dogs, so applying for the Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme was an obvious path to take.
I’ve been involved with dog training, competing and judging since 2001, mainly through Agility, Good Citizens classes, Rally and Flyball. My experience (plus various qualifications, seminars and CPD courses) has given me chance to meet and appreciate a wide variety of breeds and temperaments.
After 2 years of in-depth training with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre, I am proud to be able to provide Clinical Canine Massage Therapy to the dogs of West Wales. Treatments are tailored to each client; based on the disciplines of Myofascial Release, Swedish, Deep Tissue and Remedial Sports massage, plus unique techniques from the clinically trialled Lenton Method™.
Massage can be beneficial to all types of dogs. In addition to rehabilitation of soft tissues injuries and pain management of orthopaedic conditions, massage can improve the comfort and mobility of senior dogs, support post-surgical rehabilitation and enhance the performance of canine athletes. It can improve the overall wellbeing of dogs of all ages and breeds.
Cost
Initial consultation & treatment – 90 min, £45
Follow up treatment – 60 min, £40
I currently carry out treatments at my cabin in Rhydlewis, Llandysul. If any dogs are unable to travel, I may be able to visit them in their home (mileage fee may apply). I am also happy to travel to group bookings.
Client Comments
Suzanne is extremely dog centred and uses her experience of dogs and her massage skills to great effect. Suzanne also has great skills in developing a good rapport with their human handlers!
Sandy – Blodwyn (Golden Retriever, 15 months)
Poppy was walking with an odd gait and had a couple of very short bouts of lameness of her front left leg. She did also have a hunch in her lower back. After the 3 sessions she is definitely a much happy dog with a flatter back and hasn’t had any lameness since.
Melissa – Poppy (Labrador, 8 years)
Millie is 8 years old and is starting to show her age slowing down a little in her movements, she has also had two litters of puppies. I had noticed her skin feeling tighter and not as flexible but after her sessions with Suzanne I noticed her movements seemed easier and more fluid and her skin doesn’t feel as tight. She seemed to enjoy the one-to-one sessions and has definitely benefitted from them.
Suzanne was very knowledgeable and interested in my dogs, she obviously wanted them to have the best experience and was very caring with them.
Donna – Millie & Dylan (Golden Retrievers, 8 years & 4 years)