Dog Massage for Deepening Your Bond with Your Furry friend
£149.00
Description
Touch. Humans and animals alike crave it. The desire for touch is an instinctive need to fulfill a physiological requirement. Caring touch from another can provide a calming effect and cause a feeling of well-being to spring from our inner depths. Touch can bring comfort to the weary or infirm, joy to the sad or lonely, hope to the apprehensive or frightened. It is a miraculous remedy that can improve virtually any condition in life.
Massage, a touch therapy, is considered instinctive. The wonders of touch were probably recognized in prehistory when the first primitive man bumped his head on his cave roof and without thinking reached to rub his aching noggin. The practice continues today. Who among us has not automatically rubbed a sore muscle or painful joint to ease our discomfort? Similarly, we have all seen a dog lick or even nibble at an injured paw or stiff joint in an effort to soothe it. This, too, has surely been a habit since the first dog existed. Relying on instinct, both humans and animals no doubt understood the benefits of touch since the beginning of time.
I believe that pet massage is an essential part of total pet health care and maintenance. It is also more than that. It is not only a healthy measure and a healing tool, but it helps bring pet and owner closer. It is an amazing vehicle of communication.
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the wonderful world of dog massage – you and your dog will forever be grateful for the intrinsic bond which this form of therapy creates.
Module 1
Introduction
Module 2
History of dog massage
Module 3
Benefits of Dog Massage
Enhances connection
Enhances blood circulation
Increases flexibility
Develops and maintains muscle tone
Improves skeletal frame
Rehabilitation post-surgery
Aids in palliative care
Diagnostic tool
Module 4
Differences between human and canine massage
Utilizing self-awareness
Module 5
How do I know if my dog is in pain?
Signs that could indicate pain in dogs
When evaluating your dog for potential pain
Conditions that are often painful for dogs
Module 6
Do’s and don’ts of massage
Contra-indications to massaging your dog
Module 7
Teaching your dog to receive a massage
Set the environment
Attitude is important
Module 8
Preparation
Preparing yourself
Pressure, contact, rhythm
Proper posture and positioning the dog
When to massage your dog
Duration of a massage
Frequency of massage sessions
Your dog’s feedback signs
Music
Module 9
Energizing your hands
Meditation instruction
Making the connection and energy work
Module 10
Scanning
Module 11
Types of dog massages
Daily dog massage
Soreness relief dog massage
Warm-up dog massage
Calming dog massage
Ways to enhance the massage experience
Module 12
Swedish massage for dogs
Stroke definitions
Effleurage
Petrissage
Compression
Tapotement
Vibration
Contraindication for dog massage
Meditation preparation
Audio: Meditation
Videos: Effleurage, Petrissage, Compression, Tapotement, Vibration
Module 13
Tui Na Oriental massage
Summary of activations and indications
Techniques
List of Back Shu Point Locations for Dogs
Video: Tui Na massage
Module 14
Restoring your dog’s chi balance
Acupressure for canine indigestion
Thumb technique
Two finger technique
Module 15
Telington Touch (TTouch)
List of TTouches
Noah’s March
Clouded Leopard
Lying Leopard
Raccoon Touch
Bear Touch
Tiger Touch
Snail’s Tail
Abalone
Llama Touch
Mouth Touch Ear Touch
Videos: Clouded Leopard Touch, TTouch for stress
Module 16
Trigger point therapy
Audio: Sound meditation
Module 17
Myofascial release
Functions of the connective tissue
J technique
S technique
Pin and stretch
Module 18
Stretching
Caution before stretching
Active stretches
Passive stretches
Nose to toes
Module 19
Angel Wing massage for damaged tissue
Cross-fiber friction massage
Muscle texture
Angel wing technique
What about the little guys?
Module 20
Paws massage
Paws and claws technique
Module 21
Simple massage
Module 22
Overview of massage
Sequence and length of massage
Pressure
Start at the beginning
Adapt to the situation
Module 23
Body wrapping
Benefits of wrapping your dog
Dog body wrapping techniques
T-shirt wrap
Elastic bandage wrap
Half body wrap
Full body wrap
Module 24
Healing crystals to help your dog
Choosing crystals
Have your dog choose his or her own crystals
Using crystals with your dog
How long to use the crystals?
Five healing crystals
Buying crystals
Module 25
Herbal first aid for dogs
Safe and effective herbs to use
Herbal flea rinse
Herbs for your dog’s hot spots
Treat the hot spot externally
Hot spot rinse
Healing from the inside out
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