Canine Agility & Jumping competitions demand explosive movements, quick turns, and repeated impact, all of which put strain on a dog's body. Bodywork massage is essential for dogs competing in agility and jumping competitions, helping them stay flexible, strong, and injury-free.

Loosening tight muscles allows dogs to navigate weave poles, sharp turns, and jumps with ease.

Increased blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients to muscles, reducing fatigue and stiffness.

Regular massage can identify minor muscle tightness before it turns into a serious issue.

Massage enhances proprioception, helping dogs land jumps more accurately and move efficiently.

Herding requires intense bursts of speed, quick directional changes, and sustained endurance, all of which put strain on a dog's body. Bodywork massage is invaluable for dogs competing in herding competitions, helping them stay strong, agile, and injury-free.

After long hours of movement, massage helps reduce soreness and prevent stiffness.

Loosening tight muscles allows dogs to maneuver quickly and avoid injuries.

Increased blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients to muscles, reducing fatigue.

Regular massage can identify minor muscle tightness before it turns into a serious issue.

Herding requires intense focus, and massage helps dogs stay calm and balanced.

Obedience competitions require stamina, especially in long routines or multiple rounds.

Bodywork massage is a game-changer for dogs in obedience competitions, helping them stay physically and mentally sharp.

Massage improves muscle flexibility and joint mobility, allowing dogs to move with precision and ease during obedience routines.

Regular bodywork helps identify and address minor muscle tightness before it turns into a serious strain.

Post-competition massage increases blood flow, reduces soreness, and helps dogs bounce back faster.

Obedience training requires intense focus. Massage lowers cortisol levels, promoting relaxation and confidence.

Improved blood and lymphatic flow ensures muscles get the oxygen and nutrients they need to perform at their best.

Lure coursing is a high-impact sport that demands a lot from a dog's body. While it's thrilling and taps into their natural instincts, it also comes with physical challenges such as joint, muscle fatigue, overexertion, and risk of injury.

Bodywork massage is a powerful tool for dogs competing in lure coursing, helping them stay agile, strong, and injury-free.

After intense sprinting and sharp turns, massage helps reduce soreness and speed up healing.

Loosening tight muscles allows dogs to move more efficiently and reduce strain on joints.

Increased blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients to muscles, helping to reduce fatigue.

Regular massage can identify minor muscle tightness before it turns into a serious issue.

INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DISEASE: Massage therapy can be a valuable complementary treatment for dogs with IVDD, offering both physical and emotional benefits. Gentle bodywork massage stimulates the release of endorphins—natural painkillers that help reduce discomfort, increases blood flow and oxygen delivery to affected tissues, supporting healing and reducing inflammation. Bodywork massage helps ease muscle tension and spasms that often develop as a result of compensatory movement or nerve pain, encourages gentle use of muscles, helping to maintain tone and prevent wasting during periods of reduced mobility, improves joint range of motion and reduces stiffness, especially when combined with passive range-of-motion exercises & can help realign the body and correct imbalances caused by pain or altered gait, improving overall posture.

DM: Degenerative Myelopathy is a progressive neurological disease affecting the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and loss of coordination, particularly in the hind limbs. Although there is no cure, physical therapies can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Bodywork Massage improves circulation, reduces muscle tension and eases compensatory strain from altered gait or posture, the gentle stimulation helps maintain body awareness & enhances mobility by keeping joints & muscles more flexible while improving emotional wellbeing. Treatment also integrates well with rehabilitation therapies for a holistic care plan for your dog.

Bodywork Massage can support a dog suffering with seizures by calming the nervous system & reducing stress which may trigger or worsen the condition. Enhancing blood and lymph flow, supporting neurological health, relieving post-seizure stiffness & soreness & supporting parasympathetic balance. Providing a supportive therapy such as bodywork massage can be a valuable part of your dogs integrative care plan.

Wobbler syndrome, also known as cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM), often presents in large and giant breeds and affects the spinal cord in the neck region. This condition leads to compression of the spinal cord, resulting in a characteristic wobbly or uncoordinated gait, often described as a "drunk-like" walk. Bodywork Massage relieves compensatory tension in muscles that are overloading to support the body due to instability, improves circulation, supports soft tissue health & healing, helps maintain flexibility and comfort in limbs, reducing stiffness & helps improve overall wellbeing by calming the nervous system. Complements veterinary care & treatment to enhance recovery & quality of life.

Hip dysplasia is a common orthopaedic condition in dogs that affects the hip joint, leading to pain, reduced mobility, and, in severe cases, arthritis. A ball & socket joint, in dogs with hip dysplasia, the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) don’t fit properly.

This abnormal fit causes joint instability, leading to wear and tear over time. Common symptoms include difficulty rising or reluctance to jump or climb stairs, limping or stiffness, especially after exercise, decreased activity or reluctance to play, loss of muscle mass in the hind legs, particularly the gluteal muscle & pain or sensitivity around the hip area.

Breeds at higher risk are large breeds like German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Great Danes, and Rottweilers with several factors thought to increase risk including genetics, environmental & nutritional. Bodywork massage can address compensatory muscle tension and improve joint function, helping to manage pain and slow the progression of the condition.

A cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear is a common orthopaedic issue that affects the stability of the knee joint.

The CCL helps stabilize the knee joint, but when it tears—either partially or completely—the knee becomes unstable.

This instability leads to pain, inflammation, and difficulty bearing weight on the affected leg.

Common Symptoms include limping or sudden lameness in one hind leg, difficulty putting weight on the injured leg, stiffness, especially after resting, swelling around the knee joint, & decreased activity or reluctance to run or jump.

Large breeds like Labrador Retrievers, Rottweilers, Bernese Mountain Dogs and Mastiffs are more prone to CCL injuries along with overweight dogs and those with poor joint health, poor conformation, poor diet, or desexing whilst skeletally immature, (which delays closure of growth plates) all increases the risk of ligament tears. Bodywork massage can aid in post-surgical rehabilitation, reducing pain and swelling, and promoting muscle healing as well as relieving compensatory muscle tension.

Biceps tendonitis in dogs is an inflammation of the biceps brachii tendon, which can cause pain and discomfort in the shoulder.

The biceps tendon assists with shoulder movement, but repetitive strain or injury can lead to inflammation. This leads to pain, stiffness, and difficulty using the affected limb. Common signs include limping or reluctance to put weight on the front leg, stiffness or difficulty extending the shoulder, pain when touched near the shoulder area, decreased activity or reluctance to play or exercise.

Active and working dogs, such as Border Collies, Labrador Retrievers, and sporting breeds, are more prone to tendonitis due to repetitive movement. Jumping, running, or sudden movements can contribute to strain on the tendon.

Arthritis in dogs is a common condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It typically develops as dogs age, but it can also affect younger dogs due to injuries or joint abnormalities.

Arthritis occurs when joint cartilage wears down, leading to inflammation and discomfort. Over time, bones can rub together, causing pain & stiffness, especially after resting or in cold weather. Arthritis causes difficulty getting up, climbing stairs, or jumping, limping or favouring certain legs, decreased activity or reluctance to play, swelling or pain in affected joints. All breeds are susceptible however large breeds like Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds are more prone to arthritis due to their size and weight. Overweight dogs or those with joint conditions, like hip dysplasia, have a higher risk.