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How Often Should My Dog Get Massaged?

How Often Should My Dog Get Massaged? A common question I hear when fielding inquiries about canine massage is, “How often should I get my dog massaged?” So, let’s explore that! My broad answer to the question, “how often should my dog get massaged?” is, “it depends on what’s going on with your dog”. Key things to consider to determine …

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Top 8 Ways to Prepare for Your Dog’s Massage

Learn about the top 8 ways to prepare for your dog’s massage. Dog massage preparation is key in getting the most out of your dog’s session. People’s expectations of what a dog massage experience will be like for their dog and what really happens is often two different things. A dog’s demeanor and attitude can change with each session depending …

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Dog Massage For Dogs & YOU

Did you know that dog massages are good for dogs and YOU? Say what? Yes, you heard me right, “Dog Massage for Dogs & YOU. There are obvious reasons that massages can benefit your dog, but it may surprise you to learn how much that these healing sessions can benefit you. When our beloved pets age, get injured, or are …

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Dog Massage for Behavioral Issues

We expect a lot of our pets at times. When your dog does not have an outlet, feels overwhelmed, over-worked, or frustrated, you may see those symptoms in their behavior. Most dogs are not intentionally mean, disrespectful, “wild”, or disobedient – they are simply trying to communicate with us. They’re telling us something is wrong and their new behavior challenges …

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Dog Massage: Dogs Respond Like Dogs

It happens occasionally with the young, busy dogs during their massage or older dogs or really, any dog; they fall asleep or relax quietly during their massage. Bless their hearts. You see, it’s a big misconception that during a dog massage, dogs will act like humans… lay down, relax, stay still, fall asleep, sigh etc. Some do learn what’s happening …

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Dogs with Cancer Series: Healing Benefits of Canine Massage

As many of you know, I recently lost my beloved pit bull Emily to cancer. Losing her was incredibly painful and emotional, and you can read about it in my blog. Through it all, I found solace in giving her massages to help ease some of her pain. Emily loved massages, stretching and rolling along, and it created a special …

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Dog Massage Keeps Spondylosis at Bay

Yoshi 14 Years Old Shih Tzu-Poodle Yoshi’s People: Jeremy and Angie Yoshi has been a family dog her whole life, and currently loving life as an “only child”. Some of her favorite things to do is go for walks, snuggle and she is a fierce protector of Angie. Her size doesn’t matter to this little dog! She is a protector …

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Top 10 Reasons To Get Your Dog or Horse Massaged

10. Reward Many look at massage  as a luxury, reward or something to do for fun. While this is true, no matter what the reason, there are health benefits. So, if you want to reward your dog or horse for a job well done, completing a season, hitting a milestone or just for being your awesome partner, they will get …

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Diggin Your Dog, Charki – O’s – Dog Treats for Hip & Joint Support

Not that it is a surprise, but my dogs loved the taste of these Diggin Your Dog, Charki-O’s treats and I loved that they’re healthy and provide joint support.  For large dogs such as mine, these “chews” don’t last long, but they still get the benefit of them.  I love that they are 100% grown raised and harvested in the …