Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body and is generally used to stretch out muscles, remove knots and tension, and improve mobility. Massage can also be useful to promote feelings of well-being and improve the canine –human bond, both of which are extremely important for rescued dogs. I would always suggest […]
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All in a Day’s Work
When I first started using massage with dogs I tended to see elderly dogs with signs of arthritis. They were struggling to walk as far, were stiff in the mornings or after lying down, and were generally becoming less active or sociable. The use of massage with these dogs aims to improve mobility and well […]
Norfolk on my mind
When the lovely people at Norfolk On My Mind magazine offered to feature me in their magazine I was really excited. They were putting together a number of pieces all about pets, which would highlight services and products available to pet owners across Norfolk. They wanted to conduct a short interview and take some photographs […]
Why massage is an important way to care for your dog
Massage has many physical and psychological benefits-may be more so for dogs than for people. Dogs massage each other during social grooming. Failure to thrive in orphaned dogs can be attributed to a lack of physical contact from their mothers. Pet dogs have more sedentary lives than their wild counterparts so miss out on the […]
Which dogs are suitable for massage?
Almost all dogs are suitable for massage. Most of the dogs I see are simply pets but some have also been involved in activities such as agility or obedience work or attend shows or are worked. Dogs are just like people in that their everyday life can have an effect on their muscles and can […]
How do you know if your Dog is in pain?
I see a number of dogs with conditions such as arthritis or hip dysplasia where the owners say their dogs are very stiff when rising from lying – particularly first thing in the morning, or they limp when they’ve been for a walk but they say they don’t seem to be in pain because they […]
What is Canine Massage
Massage is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body and is beneficial to dogs in many ways. It helps loosen muscles and tendons and realign muscle fibres which aids recovery from strains and sprains and can also be used to free scar tissue from old injuries. It stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems […]
Massage for dogs! in the Lynn News
CANINE friends living in West Norfolk will be able to feel the benefits of massage thanks to a new venture set up by a North Wootton woman. Hands 4 Hounds is a new business launched by Louise Wilkes (46), who has recently gained a qualification in canine remedial massage from the Institute of Complementary Animal […]
Dog lover Louise spots the opportunity to start a new career!
Having seen how massage could be used to calm dogs, Louise signed up for a diploma in Canine Remedial Massage the moment she heard about it. When her employment contract came to an end, she signed up to an Outset Norfolk Information Session to see what support was available to turn her new training into […]