Dog Massage -
The Special Touch
Your Dog Will Love!
If your spoiled dog has anything to say about it, a dog massage will be OK with him on Spa
Day or any other day. Massage is not only be a relaxing experience for your dog, it is
also a great way to develop a strong bond between you. As your dog ages and develops some
health concerns such as arthritis, learning how to massage a dog will is a very beneficial
way to provide relief to your pet. It is also an activity that both of you can enjoy.
Below we are featuring some informative books that will provide the dog massage
techniques and help you learn how to perform this healthful treatment for your pet.
Just click on the links to learn more.
Canine Massage: A Complete Reference Manual
A detailed guide to pet massage with clear and complete information including
illustrations. The author, Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt, is a licensed massage therapist and
considered an expert in the field. In addition to learning the massage movements to help your
dog relax, basic dog anatomy is covered as well as routines for health problems.
Or if you are more comfortable with visual guides, here is a 90-minute
Video
demonstration by the
same author above. (Hourdebaigt).
Dog Massage: A Whiskers-to-Tail Guide to Your Dog's Ultimate Petting Experience

The author, MaryJean Ballner, is a licensed massage therapist who says that the results from
dog massage can be amazing. This well-explained guide book describes in good detail all the
"pawticulars" of a pet massage. Among the more than 50 dog massage techniques described,
are some interesting titles: Shoulder Strumming; Base Fiddling; Dog Sandwich and Belly
browsing to name a few.
Healing Touch For Dogs

Healing Touch For Dogs readers have found this step-by-step dog massage guide, easy to understand and follow. The
author, a noted veterinarian and animal psychologist, describes with photos and illustrations
how to develop a helpful massage routine as well as how to recognize dog illnesses.
Audio And Video Guides
Bodywork For Dogs: Connecting Through Massage, Acupressure And Intuitive Touch DVD

Professionals and lay people alike have praised this video as a most impressive, informative
and beautifully presented production. Not only does it provide relaxing bodywork routines
for your dog, but also has helpful techniques for health concerns such as arthritis.
The Pet Owners' Massage Guide for Dogs and Cats
Massage techniques you can use knowing that your dog or cat can benefit by deepening
their relaxation, preserving health, preventing injury and by giving your pet the bonding
experience through the gift of your loving touch of massage.
PetMassage for Older Dogs DVD

Your dog will no doubt need special bodywork treatment during his older years. Here is a
canine massage video to teach you the techniques especially well-suited to the senior dog.
Your pet will thank you making his retirement life more comfortable!
Pet Massage Business
Creating And Marketing Your Animal Massage Business

For those of you who might be interested in starting a pet massage business, here is a
book that may help you do just that. Includes both useful marketing advice as well as a
discussion of concepts in the field of pet massage.
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