CHANNEL Pets with DogHQ

DIY dog massage

This loveable Channel Magazine feature is presented by Louise O’Sullivan of DogHQ, the North Shore’s premium Dog Day Care facility. DogHQ provides the ultimate in social, physical and mental stimulation for dogs of all types in a safe and caring environment. DogHQ’s full range of services include obedience training, agility fun days, grooming and all natural nutrition. See all the fun for yourself at www.doghq.co.nz and www.facebook.com/doghq.

Whether for therapeutic, remedial or preventative reasons, massage is of great benefit for creating healthier, happier and well adjusted dogs.

Massage helps to relieve pain and discomfort, and provide a better range of movement to dogs that suffer from arthritis, hip dysplasia and muscle stiffness from over exertion. It can also speed up the recovery after surgery when your dog needs some extra pain relief and rehabilitation.

The benefits of massage are not limited to obvious physical enhancement. Many common dog behaviour issues are due to stress and anxiety – massage is a fabulous way to help relieve stress and therefore assist in correcting related behaviour issues.

The added bonus of massage is that the benefit is not only for the receiver! You too will benefit from the hands on therapy. Massaging your pet has a wonderful flow on effect for you by lowering blood pressure, decreasing stress levels and lifting your general mood.

All members of the family who participate in massaging their pet, benefit as it encourages kindness, human attitudes and fosters trust between person and pet.

LEARN HOW TO GIVE YOUR DOG A HEALTH AND WELLNESS MASSAGE

Beth from KarmaK9 is a fully qualified Canine Myofunctional Therapist. She will be holding workshops based on ‘must know’ theory and practical hands-on therapy specifically for dogs.

In the four hour workshop with your dog, you:

Will learn massage techniques with time to practice each on your dog
Get one-on-one time with Beth to ensure you understand and apply techniques correctly
Be taught both negative and positive body language feedback signs from the dog
Receive handouts outlining the main points of massaging, technique and muscle/bone identification sheets plus a dog body map
Will receive a certificate on completion

The next workshops will be held on the 19th of November (1pm to 5pm) and 3rd December (10am to 2pm) at DogHQ in Glenfield for a cost of $125.

Beth also provides Canine Massage by appointment at DogHQ.

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To register or find out more, email workshops@karmak9dogmassage.co.nz
or phone 09 421 1812 or 0272 665 010.