Massage, It’s Not Just for Humans Anymore

Imagine entering a dimly-lit room, welcomed by relaxing music, and a faint aromatic breeze. Before you is a padded table and a friendly massage therapist, but she’s not there for you, it’s time for your dog’s massage!
Now, before you think “a massage for a dog? You must be nuts!” think about this. Canine massage has many of the same benefits as human massage; reduced stress; better circulation; stimulation of healing; detection of injuries; and improved range of motion, just to name a few.
During canine massage, the therapist will first begin with slow, gliding strokes that will encourage relaxation. This also allows the therapist to evaluate the dog and determine if there are any problem areas that need attention. From there they will move on to a technique of kneading. This practice is intended to clean tissue of

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