Canine Massage

You might be asking "Why does my dog need a massage? I pet it all the time." You are not alone in your curiosity. Your canine friend needs a massage for the same reasons you do! Think about how much dogs use their muscles every day, especially if you have a competing dog or a working dog. The benefits are not only physical, but emotional as well. Is your rescue dog still shy and timid? Are you worried about hip dysplasia and arthritis? Loving, healing touch is beneficial to all beings-- think how often your dog comes up just begging to be rubbed! Dogs understand the importance of touch and massage to their everyday health and happiness. Help yours stay well.

Why Your Dog Needs Massage:

• Massage is great preventative care to help your dog have a long, healthy and happy life

• Calm nervous temperaments- perfect for rescue dogs and show dogs that get butterflies

• Strengthen the bond between you and your pup- massage is the perfect way to help socialize your new puppy or skittish dog

• Massage aids athletic ability & can help improve performance

• Joint problems? Arthritis? Injury recovery? Try massage! It helps reduce muscle atrophy due to inactivity, disuse, and recovery

• Massage helps reduce muscle tension, enhances muscle function & muscles tone, increases range of motion...The list goes on!

• Boost your pup’s healing abilities with massage! Massage increases blood flow in the body bringing more oxygen and nutrients to injured areas. Nutrients and oxygen are both essential for healing

• Massage alleviates pain and aids in recovery. Use massage after surgery (with your vet’s permission) to help heal the body quicker and help your canine friend feel more comfortable.

• Dogs are notorious liars. They hate to disappoint and don’t want you to know they are hurting so they compensate. By the time we figure it out, the dog is often in excrutiating pain. Who wants to live like that?

• Competitive dogs can use massage as a pre-event warm up and post-event cool down. It can also improve the appearance of your pup’s topline!

About Canine Massage

Presently, canine massage services are offered primarily in your Summit County home. If you know of a group of people/dogs that might be interested in having massage, feel free to contact us to see if we are able to come to you.

Like massage for people, dog massage is done on a massage table. We ask that the dog's human caregiver be present during the session for a few reasons- you know your dog better than anyone else, you can help control your dog, and you can learn about your dog and better understand what is going on with its body.

Sessions generally last about an hour-- sometimes more or less. The session will begin with gathering some information about your dog and watching the dog move (preferably outside on a leash). Each session is customized to your dog each time we work together. If you have specific questions or concerns, feel free to bring them up.

Please make sure your dog has had a recent vet check-up and is in relatively good health. If there are recent injuries, illnesses, etc. make sure you consult your vet first. Massage is in no way a substitute for proper veterinary care and your massage therapist is not a veterinarian. Please be sure your dog is up to date on all vaccinations and be prepared to show the appropriate records- this is for the safety of everyone involved.

Canine massage sessions are $60 each. Travel charges of $10 to $20 may apply outside the general Park City area and are per visit, not per dog. Prices will be adjusted if your session is substantially shorter than the norm.

Please contact us with your questions and comments.