Due to the unconditional love, loyalty, affectionate ways and protectiveness a dog shows its family, it is considered as man's best friend. There is no doubt that dogs have given pet owners invaluable companionship thus a massage is the least an owner can do to pamper the pet. All dogs would love to receive attention from their owners. Dogs too will get the same benefits humans get from massage.
The therapeutic benefits of a dog massage have helped a lot of dogs with various medical conditions. The services of a well trained massage therapist are necessary if the objective is to improve the health of a dog with a serious medical concern. Nonetheless a short daily massage session can improve the flexibility and reduce joint and muscle pains associated with aging.
Massage relaxes the muscles and consequently relieves physical and emotional stress. Massage has a calming effect that allows a dog to get through the sounds of thunder or the deafening noise of the 4th of July or New Year festivities. Massaging is quality time that will enhance the bond between owner and pet.
A good massage that will pamper the pet can be learned easily . Bear in mind that the goal of the massage is to give the pet relaxation thus a pet that is not comfortable with being touched must not be forced. Dogs adopted from animals are kind of aloof and refuse to be touched as they are either abandoned or abused. Massaging a small dog would not be too much trouble as you can have the pet to lie on your lap. However, bigger dogs would need a firm but well padded surface like a table or a couch. Get the dog accustomed to long slow strokes from the head to the tip of the tail. Using light pressure, gently scratch the dog behind the ears, the cheeks and the chin taking extra care in rubbing the area between the eyes.
Use the hell of the hand to make circular motion on the neck of large dogs. With the same circular motion but with a little more pressure, move the heel of the hand to the shoulders and chest of the dog. For smaller dogs, you can use three fingers instead of the heel of the hand. The stroking must follow the direction of hair growth. On the inside of the leg, the stroking should be against the direction of hair growth.
The therapeutic benefits of a dog massage have helped a lot of dogs with various medical conditions. The services of a well trained massage therapist are necessary if the objective is to improve the health of a dog with a serious medical concern. Nonetheless a short daily massage session can improve the flexibility and reduce joint and muscle pains associated with aging.
Massage relaxes the muscles and consequently relieves physical and emotional stress. Massage has a calming effect that allows a dog to get through the sounds of thunder or the deafening noise of the 4th of July or New Year festivities. Massaging is quality time that will enhance the bond between owner and pet.
A good massage that will pamper the pet can be learned easily . Bear in mind that the goal of the massage is to give the pet relaxation thus a pet that is not comfortable with being touched must not be forced. Dogs adopted from animals are kind of aloof and refuse to be touched as they are either abandoned or abused. Massaging a small dog would not be too much trouble as you can have the pet to lie on your lap. However, bigger dogs would need a firm but well padded surface like a table or a couch. Get the dog accustomed to long slow strokes from the head to the tip of the tail. Using light pressure, gently scratch the dog behind the ears, the cheeks and the chin taking extra care in rubbing the area between the eyes.
Use the hell of the hand to make circular motion on the neck of large dogs. With the same circular motion but with a little more pressure, move the heel of the hand to the shoulders and chest of the dog. For smaller dogs, you can use three fingers instead of the heel of the hand. The stroking must follow the direction of hair growth. On the inside of the leg, the stroking should be against the direction of hair growth.
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