Dog Massage Training Course 99.99 €

1) Dog massage training Course Trailer

Learn all about the fundamentals and essentials of dog massage. Discover how massage works and why it's beneficial to your pet's health. Dog massage training course will give you practical i ...

2) Introduction

Whether you are already working with dogs or you would simply like to gain a new skill and do what you love -  welcome!

3) Overview

This course is designed to provide each student with a thorough and well rounded dog massage education with powerpoints, video presentations and demonstrative videos with quizzes. The blended delivery ...

4) Instructor

Breda Kralj is a licensed massage therapist and a professional Dog massage course Instructor. She has more than 11 years experience in the animal massage field. She has been providing successful Dog m ...

5) Benefits

Your dog will undoubtedly benefit from a massageMassage relieves:muscular tension, spasms and painintestinal gas and aid in digestionalleviates age related disordersimproves tone in weak muscles and l ...

6) Set the goal

7) Concepts

The goal of a massage can vary. A more vigorous type of massage is used to prepare active dogs  for peak performance. Relaxation massage is a smooth, gentle, flowing style that promotes general relax ...

8) Sports massage vs Relaxing dog massage

A massage for relaxation should involve most of the body with mild to moderate pressure. A Sports massage should focus on specific areas.

9) Preparation - Step back

Preparation tips:schedule a time where there will be minimal distractions,exercise your pet prior to dog massage sessionallow a potty break before and after dog massage session

10) Basic elements

ContactPressureRhythmRepetition

11) Massage sequences

StrokingKneadingStretching

12) Sports massage

Some dogs need a massage before an event. The pace of the massage should be stimulating and brisk. A pre- event massage is usually not more than 5 minutes in duration. You should bring warmth to the t ...

13) Warm up the body

A warm-up massage is designed to enhance the body temperature. It is ideal to limit the warm-up massage up to 2 minutes.

14) Hands on stroking

Effleurage is used at the beginning of a session to enable you to get a sense of the dog’s body. It is also used as a filler to move between different strokes.

15) Kneading

Kneading is a circular technique where tissues are lifted, rolled and squeezed.

16) Stretching

There are 2 types of stretching - pre-event and post- event stretching.Usually a pre-event stretching will last 3 minutes as part of a warm up. You should not push & pull the muscles right before the ...

17) Post event massage 1

A post-event massage is designed to aid the dog in recovering from the activity. Before administering allow the dog to cool down and rehydrate. A post event massage should be slow,  with long and dee ...

18) Relaxing massage

19) Neck massage

20) Head massage

21) Head massage demonstration

22) Legs massage

23) Paws massage

24) Legs & paws massage demonstration

25) Back massage

26) Body massage demonstration

27) Tail massage

28) Tail massage demonstration

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30) Contraindications

The techniques learned in this course do not replace veterinary medicine.Massage might not be recommended if your dog is suffering from an advanced condition of the immune system or lymphatic system.

31) Key points

Dogs tend to be satisfied with massage regardless of whether it has a medical effect. The emotional value of touch and the effects on mood are so profound that dogs really just cannot lose -  but mas ...

32) Get creative

Try the techniques listed above and allow it to flow.  When used as part of a balanced lifestyle – massage can help both you and your dog to feel happy, healthy and engaged.

33) Credits

Created by: Breda Kralj Music: Luka PrinčičPhotos: Varja Jovanovič, Majdi Kosi, Petra Slobodnik Videos: Doris Veselič , Varja Jovanovič, Breda Kralj