Tag Archives: dog massage courses
Dogs never forget….
Many years ago, we designed and delivered a workshop for 5 Guide dogs and their owners. I saw Zara a couple of times afterwards. When I was a doing a local show I spotted Zara and her Mum some way … Continue reading
Canine Partners – working with the charity
We were invited by Canine Partners to deliver a special canine massage workshop with the specific aim of promoting relaxation. The UK charity train assistance dogs to meet the needs of individuals with physical disabilities. Their dogs will need some … Continue reading
Going the extra mile to help canine arthritis – meet the Corkie Stair Lift
I love the fact that we dog carers go to extra lengths to make our dogs comfy. The award of the year for 2017 has to go to Corkie’s Dad. He has built him a Corkie Stair Lift. Corkie is … Continue reading
Warm up your dog to The Locomotion
Well…..there’s a first When we got to the Park this morning at 7:00, the temperature was below zero and it was very frosty. So, after getting the dogs out of the back of the car, we did our Locomotion routine … Continue reading
Sussex Pet Rescue Dog Massage training day and other AchyPaw Academic milestones
We’ve had a lot of milestones this year with our teaching. We’ve delivered over 14 workshops and diploma courses this year plus dozens of 1 to 1 sessions. Thanks to Paws, Play & Stay for hosting many of those classes … Continue reading
Relax HAOK9 Massage Diploma – Nov 2017. Cohort 6
Twelve graduates from the Healing Animals Organisation became the 6th cohort to be awarded their Diploma in Relax HAOK9 Massage exclusively designed and delivered by AchyPaw Canine Massage. This time we had the most dogs ever to help these students … Continue reading
Avascular Necrosis in dogs and the benefits of adding Complementary Therapy
Sonny’s Feedback In June of this year, I was invited over to help Sonny. He was then not even a year old but diagnosed with bilateral Avascular Necrosis affecting both hip joints. The vet decided the best plan for his … Continue reading
Tellington T Touch Training
Following on from the last post about complementing complementary therapies, we attended a workshop to introduce us to touches and methods using Tellington T-Touch Training delivered by Caroline Still of Stylish Fido. T Touch is not massage but involves a … Continue reading
How young is too young to learn canine massage?
I recently had an enquiry about massaging an 18 week old puppy. This is my successful story. How young is too young? YouTube clips are here
Relax HAOK9 Massage Level Two
Six more professionals from the Healing Animals Organisation qualified for the Level Two Diploma after learning a further 10 massage techniques, passive movements and stretches, exploring a variety of conditions they may encounter with dogs, conditioning and wellness in dogs … Continue reading
