Renewed Paws: Professional Canine Massage
Professional, warm clinical canine massage care for your dog. We work with your vet to ensure the best hands-on treatment for rehabilitation and wellness.
What Is Clinical Canine Massage?
Clinical canine massage is a non-invasive, hands-on therapy designed to assess, treat, and rehabilitate muscular issues in dogs. It supports orthopaedic conditions such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, and elbow dysplasia, helps recover soft tissue injuries (including strains), and aids post-operative rehabilitation. It is also highly beneficial for sporting and senior dogs.
Movement happens when muscles contract and pull on bones. When a dog develops a soft tissue injury or joint condition, the associated muscles—as well as surrounding muscle groups—can be affected. This can lead to:
- Changes in posture and gait
- Muscle tightness and soreness
- Painful trigger points (“knots”)
- Overcompensation in other areas of the body
- Reduced mobility and performance
If left untreated, these muscular adaptations can result in ongoing pain and reduced quality of life. Clinical canine massage works to restore normal muscular function, relieve discomfort, and improve overall movement and wellbeing.
Clinical trials conducted by the University of Winchester into the efficacy of canine massage therapy, specifically The Lenton Method®, found that in a study of 527 dogs, 95% showed a positive response to treatment.
How It Works
As a Canine Massage Guild therapist, I use a blend of advanced massage disciplines, including:
- Myofascial Release including The Lenton Method®
- Sports Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Swedish Massage
These techniques help to:
- Release tight muscles and fascia
- Reduce trigger points and spasms
- Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
- Restore normal posture and gait
- Support natural healing
Conditions We Help With
Clinical canine massage may be used to:
- Rehabilitate muscular injuries
- Support arthritis and other orthopaedic conditions
- Improve stiffness, limping, and reduced mobility
- Support senior dogs who are slowing down
- Enhance performance in sporting and agility dogs
- Aid dogs unable to tolerate NSAIDs or with renal dysfunction
- Improve tolerance to grooming, handling, and veterinary examination
- Support anxious or low-mood dogs by relieving physical discomfort
Expected Outcomes
Many dogs show noticeable improvement within one to three sessions. Typical outcomes include:
- Improved mobility and activity levels
- Reduction or resolution of lameness and stiffness
- Improved posture and gait
- A fully rehabilitated muscular injury
- Greater comfort with stairs, walks, and daily activities
- Improved mood and behaviour
- A happier, more relaxed dog
Why Choose Massage?
The Benefits for Your Dog
Canine massage can help with mobility, comfort and wellbeing. Many owners notice:
Improved mobility and activity
Easier movement for walking, running and jumping.
Improved mood and character
Pain relief can help your dog feel like their former self.
Rehabilitation of muscles
Support for soft tissue recovery and day-to-day wear and tear.
Return to normal posture and gait
Addressing stiffness and compensatory stances.
Our Process
We keep the process simple and transparent so you and your dog know what to expect.
Initial consultation
Initial call to discuss your dog and whether massage is suitable.
Veterinary consent
Vet consent form signed by your vet before any hands-on treatment.
Therapy session
First appointment: consultation, gait analysis, full-body assessment and massage (initial session about 90 minutes). Follow-up sessions as recommended, with reports to your vet where appropriate.
We send your vet a report after sessions where appropriate, so we can complement any ongoing care.
“Frank loved his massage sessions so much — he was almost asleep by the end. The massages helped reduce his anxiety. ”
Bethan and Frank
“Hayley was fantastic with Bob — calm, kind and patient. I would definitely recommend her. Bob is moving better than before.”
Mandy and Bob
“Hayley was amazing! She handled my boy really well with confidence. She read him well and adapted to his needs really well.”
Catherine and Cooper
“Reina had implicit trust in Hayley. She’s been in less pain and more playful — I would definitely recommend canine massage.”
Sophie and Reina
“Ruby and I would highly recommend Hayley for canine massage.”
Ronnie and Ruby
Ready to help your dog feel their best?
Book a consultation today or download our vet consent form to get started.