The first massage session with your pet is entirely up to them. If they are afraid or are not sure of us, we spend a little time getting to know them. You must gain their respect and trust before you can touch them as a theraeutic manner.

If the dog has had an injury or is healing from some type of surgery or illness, it may take longer for us to establish a friendship with your pet. Therefore, we ask for your time and patience. Talking to your dog while the therapist is with you will help to calm your dog. Make sure that your dog realizes that you accept the therapists as your fiend and that it is ok for the therapist to touch them.

Before the massage, it is always advisable to have your pet clean and groomed. Therefore the therapists can work easily on the dog. without pulling or tugging at knotted hair. Always brush your pet completely before you bring them in for their massage. it will make the massage much more effective and your dog will be able to fell the benefits of the muscle work more readily.

Research shows physical contact for an animal that is emotionally attached to a human being is as rewarding as being given a morsel of their favorite food. However, not all dogs enjoy being touched. Tehre are many rescued animals that have to actually get use to letting us touch them. Shying away from touch can also indicate a sign of an ear or tooth problem. It could indicate "touc shyness" or what is sometimes called "touch phobia."  Many times, touch can be an important diagnostic tool indicating if your pet needs to visit his veterinarian. The result, an early detection of illness, could well save your dog much undue suffering.