Who is massage suitable for?

All dogs can benefit but canine massage should especially be considered in the following situations: 

• Elderly Dogs with arthritis & compromised joints through hip/elbow dysplasia.
• Stay at home pooch who isn’t getting on and off the sofa with such ease anymore.
• Middle age dogs who are starting to slow down and show signs of stiffness.
• Dogs who are post injury and rehabilitating.
• Working / Sporting dogs who could benefit from a tune up to maintain tip top condition.
• Exuberant puppies who have overextended through jumping/running
• Anxious and reactive dogs who need balance in their nervous system 

Signs your dog maybe in pain and could benefit from canine massage and/or WEBB treatment:

• Changes in coat and appearance
• Changes in character e.g. grumpy with people or dogs
• Changes in dog's musculature or physical shape
• Changes in behaviour e.g. reluctant to go out
• Change in gait e.g. swinging hips
• Lameness, unable to weight bear on one limb
• Difficulty getting into the car/onto the sofa
• Performance issues, knocking poles, missing weave entries
• Hyper and unable to settle and switch into relaxation mode
• Holding emotional trauma and pain such as grief

"My dog Bill loves Katy - he was struggling a little with anxiety and is quite a reactive dog - we were amazed at how quickly he relaxed as Katy worked with him. By the end of the canine massage session he was fast asleep and has been much more relaxed since.  

Katy has also shown me some massage techniques so I can soothe his anxiety which helps us bond even more"

"Bella enjoyed 3 canine massage sessions with Katy. She had a relaxed manner straight after the sessions, and her initial stiffness before walking seems to have improved as well."

"Skye trains and competes in agility, so canine massage is perfect to help maintain her condition and performance. In addition to treating Skye regularly for maintenance Katy has shown me warm-up and cool-down massage techniques I can use at agility to help prevent injury and stiffness. 

Skye can be quite wary but Katy is great at reading body language to assess when Skye might be feeling a bit anxious, so the treatment is always tailored to make Skye comfortable.”