Unlock the Power of Massage for Your Dog's Health: A Proven Program for Healing Touch

ky: I was looking for something with more techniques, guidance, and visual steps. This was likely great when it was released (20 years ago), but is quite dated and seems there must be something better by now.

United States on Dec 24, 2023

Lynanne Sedlmeyr: Very useful.

Australia on Sep 11, 2023

Fey: Dopo un'accurata spiegazione della morfologia e della muscolatura canina, spiega con accuratezza semplici tecniche di massaggio rilassante o terapeutico. Davvero utile!!!

Italy on May 18, 2016

Rural ID.nurse: Compassionate book. It gave me the confidence to massage my dog knowing what everything was that I was touching and how to be sure I wouldn't be hurting him. The very first time I gave him a massage, he absolutely melted with pleasure. He was not alone, I enjoyed it tremendously also. He gets massages often now. I feel the magic of bonding with him across species lines and the thrill of getting to know his body and he to feel my love and caring for him. As I do this with him more, I will better know his body and reactions and be in an ideal position to locate any places he is hurting and how I can best help him heal if he is ill. If you want a strong bond with your dog, this is a great place to learn about doing that. Dr Fox is very compassionate and caring for all animals.

United States on Nov 11, 2014

Amazon Customer: This is a fabulous self help book to use to take care of your pet's health. Whether you know massage techniques or not,this book is easy to follow. There are explanations of anatomy and physiology which are very helpful. The explicit guidance on how to approach your dog with the massage routine are well written and easy to read. My dog was in seventh heaven as I applied her first massage. If a dog purred, she was doing it! She certainly let me know she loved it. Love the book and love the effect it has on my dog. If you love to receive massage yourself, try this out for your best friend! Wonderful!

Canada on Feb 07, 2014

Ratty: Bien expliquez. Bonne lecture. Je suis contente d'avoir trouve ce livre. Bon outil de travail. Rien de plus a ajouter

France on Sep 10, 2013

sassy: I wish I would have had this book years ago. I had a cocker spaniel that became ill late in life and he eventually died from cancer. I did all the right things... many vet visits, medications, held him & petted him and loved him. I know I was a good pet owner, but I wanted to to be a great pet owner for my best friend and even though I bought him the bed orthopedic bed money could buy, there was a time when I knew he wasn't in pain, but he was just uncomfortable and I felt helpless to help him more. I now have a young, healthy chihuhua and I bought this book because being a good pet owner is easy, but being a great pet owner requires constant learning.

United States on Jul 11, 2010

Rufus: I purchased the Kindle version to help my year-old pup. He suffers from dysplasia in both hips as well as two knees that dislocate several times a day. Despite his pain, it's sometimes hard to keep him calm enough to introduce a massage. I suggest starting your massage regime while your dog is asleep at first. I found this helped a lot when we were new at it.

Pay attention to your dog's breathing. Mine will sigh or let out a big exhale which tells me he likes what I'm doing. We all need positive reinforcement!

We've only been at it a couple weeks so I can't advise on whether it is truly helping his pain. I do know that he appreciates the deep muscle massage around the hips, but he's still too tender to exert much pressure. Multiple massages a day is definitely worthwhile - at the very least one in the morning and one at night.

I think some of the massage gives him a burning sensation in the muscle because he sometimes tries to lick or nip himself in a particular spot I'm rubbing. When I see that, I give light vigorous rub to the area (I forget the term the author used for this in the book, but he mentions doing it toward the end). I find that...

United States on Mar 13, 2010

Shalla Art: I'm so glad I got this book, my dogs love it too.

I was thinking of getting the books on accupressure for dogs, but this one contains that informations, plus more. It has terrific tips on how to massage the animal, different kneading motions, my dogs were so relaxed after they get massaged, you can see they're so happy from it.

It's a great way to bond with your dog. This book also contains step by step ways to check on your dog, how to check for ailments, and what to look out for.

Very good buy! Highly recommended!

United States on Feb 01, 2009

Julia: This little book is easy to read, easy to understand and comes highly recommended. It explains why massage is a good thing and instructs you on HOW to do it. If you buy this book and start massaging your dog, your dog will love you for it! Its a lovely little book, good value for money.

United Kingdom on Oct 14, 2008