“It met all my expectations and much more!
I can really recommend this workshop to everyone, regardless if you got a dog with issues or not.”
Working with your own dog for the day not only will you learn life changing massage techniques and routines you will explore the wonderful anatomy beneath your dogs skin. This means you will be able to massage your dog safely and to optimise the benefits of the techniques in the comfort of your own home.
Perfect for muscular maintenance between your dogs regular massage treatments!
These workshops are suitable for the discerning pet, sport and working dog owner and are an invaluable source of information for the pet professional
e.g. Veterinarians, Vet Nurses, Rescue Centres, Groomers, Hydrotherapists, Coaches/Trainers, Behaviourists, Dog Walkers/Sitters……
Beginners Guide
Beginners Guide to Canine Massage is the perfect introduction to dog massage and how you can help your furry best friend!
We’ll explore the world beneath your dogs skin and uncover just how many biological systems massage influences.
Learn how to spot a muscular issue before it becomes a painful problem!
What to Expect
By the end of this 1 Day Workshop you will be able to give your dog a full body 40 minute swedish massage routine to help loosen stiff, sore, tight muscles, improve their comfort levels and sense of wellbeing.
Over the last 10 years thousands of dog owners have learned how to massage their own dog at home with this interactive, fun, and informative workshop.
Who Is This Workshop Suitable For?
- Dog lovers and those passionate about the health and longevity of their dogs
- Pet Dogs
- Dogs with Arthritis/Hip Dysplasia
- Active younger dogs
- Senior or ageing dogs
- Dogs who are slowing down
- Agility or Sporting/Working Dogs
- Dogs who have stopped doing the things they once did e.g.: get on/off sofa, in/out of car
- Owners looking to help support their dogs physiotherapy needs
- Owners who are looking to enable a better quality of life
- People interested in natural or complementary healthcare
- Professionals for Continuing Professional Development. This is a self interest workshop only.
- Dog Trainers, Groomers, Behaviourists
- Students of or those considering applying for the Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme.
What Will You Learn?
The science behind how and why massage works in addition to the positive physiological and psychological effects it has on our dogs.
Tutorial 1 – Canine Anatomy Fundamentals
Working with your own dog you’ll discover:-
- How to locate bony landmarks and why its critical before starting any massage routine
- How to locate your dogs main muscle groups
- How to spot subtle signs of muscular injury in your dog
Tutorial 2 Swedish Massage Practice
- Learn a massive 9 techniques from the discipline of swedish massage.
- Learn & practice passive range of movement – safely and in alignment!
- As a matter of Best Practice we ensure that each and every dog attending my workshop has a full body palpation. This is a muscular health check which may flag up areas of muscular issue and pain or joint concerns that may mean a certain type of technique or passive range of motion may not be suitable for them. This way we can ensure that each dog is given the appropriate massage techniques for that individual.
The muscular health check is offered to your dog as a free service and therefore does not incur any extra charge.
Tutorial 3 Guided Routine and time for Self guided practice.
I will be demonstrating, and then guiding you as you apply the knowledge from the day to give your dog a full body 40 swedish massage routine!
There is also time allocated for self guided practice. I will be on hand to answer any of your questions and to ensure you are comfortable, competent and confident in your techniques and practice before you return home.
Price
£100
Sports
Developing fitness, stability and strength in your sporting dog isn’t just about exercise and training.
Looking after the 700 muscles in your dogs body is key to avoiding injury.
In this Sports workshop you’ll take away a warm up, a cool down & maintenance routine!
What to Expect
The best way to complement your dogs sporting needs is to address the hard working muscular system which is often the first place the body will accrue stress, tightness, fatigue and injury that can inhibit normal movement and ultimately performance. By the end of this fun, information packed workshop you will have a pre and post event massage routine as well as a short maintenance routine to use between events.
Who Is This Workshop Suitable For?
- Any sport or job that requires your dog to train on a repetitive basis
- Agility
- Working Dogs
- Obedience
- Flyball
- Canicross
- Gun Dogs
- Working Trials
- Dog Trainers/Agility Trainers (please note this workshop does not permit you to teach canine massage on or perform it on anyone elses dog.
- Heelwork to Music
- Assistance Dogs
- Sled Dogs
- People with active dogs
What Will You Learn?
You will learn the science behind massage and its applications in sport and how pre and post event massage helps to enhance and prolong your dogs sporting life and reduces the likelihood of injury.
Tutorial 1 – Canine Anatomy Fundamentals
Working with your own dog you’ll discover:-
- How to locate bony landmarks and why its critical before starting any massage routine
- How to locate your dogs main muscle groups
- How to spot subtle signs of muscular injury in your dog before they become a performance issue.
Tutorial 2 – Applied Massage
- 9 massage techniques. I show you how to massage correctly and confidently by applying a specific number of techniques that work on different fibre directions and layers of muscle to improve their ability to lengthen and contract.
Tutorial 3 – The Pre & Post Event Massage Routine Practice ….PLUS an added bonus…
- Pre Event Massage. Learn how to apply a 5-10 minute full body pre event massage to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury
- Post Event Massage (Cool Down). Learn how to apply a 5-10 minute full body post event massage
- Maintain and Gain at Home:
- PLUS A BONUS …… Learn how to mix up your massage techniques from earlier in the day with the bonus relaxation inducing massage beneficial for both the body and the mind.
Price
£100
Due To COVID 19 Restrictions Dates For 2021 Workshops & Conditioning Classes To Be Confirmed.
Don’t miss out! I’m Compiling Waiting Lists for Conditioning and Workshops.
Born to Run is COVID 19 Certified.
Covid Compliant Massage bookings and Muscular Health Checks will still go ahead.
Would you like to be added to our Workshop waitlist?
Or perhaps you’d like me to deliver a workshop to your team or club?
Of course I’d be delighted to.
Message me your request and I’ll get right back to you!
