This blog talks about arthritis, what it is, what causes it and what you can do to reduce the impact of arthritis on your dog

A promotional video for Safe Hands Canine Massage

53% of 'healthy' dogs may be in pain. This is the conclusion of a vet who specialises in soft tissue pain. Could your dog be one of them?

A blog to help owners of short legged dogs identify back pain, protect against it and help in recovery should pain or injury be identified

Teddy was active until she her back injury in 2016 but has struggled since then. Canine Massage has helped turn her life around

Some dogs can be excessively anxious and stressed. But being stressed can have a negative impact on a dogs health. Here's why

Introduction Whilst this blog is focussed on agility dog owners it is relevant to all owners living and working with an active dog. As an...

Just like your car, your dog should have regular maintenance to keep them running at their best

Could your dogs back hurt - find out some of the signs to look for with your dog.

Walking your dog at this time of year can be challenging and not without risks. Find out how you can keep your dog safe this winter

Do you massage your dog? Would you to find out how you can make your massage more beneficial for your dog? The read on

Data from 527 dogs treated by Canine Massage Guild members was analysed. 95% of these dogs were in less pain and more mobile after treatment

As you can imagine, I hear this a lot. I know how you feel. Four years ago I had to make the "awful decision" to put my beautiful girl on...

I am often asked how I got into Canine Massage, especially when people hear that I used to influence large scale construction projects. I...

Does your dogs back twitch? Are they slowing down? Do they look stiff when they first move. It may not be arthritis. Find out more here

Syringomyelia commonly affects small breed dogs - find out more about the condition and how to manage it with general advice for owners

Slowing down might not be just a natural consequence of aging. Your dog may be in pain. So how do you know if your dog is in pain?

Tricia Kennedy owns and shows Finnish Lapphunds. Here Tricia writes about her experience and observations of my treatments.

Active trigger points can mimic and are associated with other conditions such as arthritis and myofascial pain. Find out more...