Canine massage is provided in the following general categories:
- Canine Athlete Massage: Pre and post event massages as well as ongoing maintenance massages to
improve muscle function and performance and prevent stiffness and soreness.
- Rehabilitation Massage: Post-injury and post-surgery massage done in consultation with your veterinarian.
- Geriatric Care Massage: Treatment of elderly animals suffering from stiffness, arthritis and poor circulation to improve mobility and quality of life.
- Relaxation Massage: Provide a sense of calm to dogs under stress.
All massages are customized to each individual dog. The initial session will include a detailed health questionnaire, an assessment of the dog's movement, a review of the goals of massage and the initial massage. This initial massage may only last about 15 minutes if the dog is not used to massage. Follow-up massages will include an update on the dog's health including their response following the initial massage and usually about 30 minutes of massage work. The length of the massage will depend on the dog's tolerance of massage and the goals for massage.
Frequency for massages will range from once a month for regularly active dogs to every two weeks for canine athletes to once a week for dogs undergoing rehabilitation. However, the frequency of massages will always be customized to each dog.
ANDREA IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS OTHER THAN AT AGILITY TRIALS AND TRAINING SESSIONS.
Service Fees
| Agility Trial/Training Massage | $20 per 15 minutes |
| Follow-up Massages (not at a trial) | $40 |
IMPORTANT: Canine massage is NOT a replacement for proper veterinary treatment. Any injured or ill dog must consult with a veterinarian prior to the initiation of a massage program.
