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Massage has been used for centuries to help people
and animals maintain their health and vigor. It’s also been used to
soothe the emotions and re-establish internal balance.
Today, many people know about the benefits of professional massage and
make it a regular part of their healthy lifestyle.
Animal massage, though less well known, is just as beneficial. Canine
massage is a rapidly growing specialty area within the field of
professional massage. In fact,
Washington
is the first state in the country to recognize animal massage as a
licensed profession in its own right. I am one of only a handful of LMPs licensed as professional canine massage practitioners.
So how can massage benefit your show dogs? It can improve movement and
soundness, allowing them to move with more freedom and elasticity. It
can enhance muscle tone and therefore help in fitness. It can strengthen
posture by promoting overall muscle balancing. Massage can speed injury
recovery. It can enhance well-being by creating relaxation and lowering
stress levels. It can make your dog feel better.
We all know that in a field of strong canine competitors the subtlest
cues, like the shortening of gait, can make the difference between first
and second place. This is where massage can give your dog the edge. It
can keep both mind and body relaxed and at ease, ready to show to its
best advantage.
Canine massage can be tailored to fit an individual dog’s needs. It
can be customized to suit specific breeds and ages, as well as the needs
of specific athletic competitions such as agility or field trails.
Haven’t yet thought about massage for your competition dog? Ask me how
massage can benefit your canine competitor!
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