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Posted by jessedawg
There is a recurring theme in the grooming industry; pet stylists are passionate about what they do. Many say it is their calling. I personally know groomers who have been styling pets for twenty or thirty years - some even longer. It doesn’t matter if they have been bitten or scratched or had...
Posted by ChrisSertzel
Stretching and Range of Motion (ROM) Massage refers to gently pulling and extending the limbs, neck, head, tail, shoulders, hips and waist of the dog within its normal movement parameters. Stretching and keeping free the dog’s natural range of motion is incredibly important. Dogs stretch spont...
Posted by ChrisSertzel
Bridging the Interspecies Gap Clearly there is a great difference between massaging a human client and an animal client. Looking past all of the physiological differences between the two species, we can also put some thought into the way our client can and cannot communicate with us, what they can ...
Posted by ChrisSertzel
Kinesiology is the study of motion and of the structures that make motion possible. This section is for you to use to identify the muscles involved when your animal you are caring for experiences specific problems. First, here's a list of some of the terminology that will be used. Protraction: the ...
Posted by ChrisSertzel
A long time ago I began to feel that I was different. Be nice! LOL But seriously, I have always been a little different in my thinking, my outlook on most things, and especially I felt different in that I could never force myself to stay at a job for very long if I wasn't happy doing it. I str...
Posted by ChrisSertzel
Please note that this chapter's illustrations, charts and photos have been temporarily omitted due to in line attachment issues. Please stay tuned for updates with added images to this chapter as this hiccup is addressed. :) In this chapter the canine anatomy and physiology will be discussed in ter...
Posted by ChrisSertzel
Aging pets are some of those most clearly benefited by massage. The immediate release of discomfort is clearly appreciated and easily visible on the face of a pet that needs it, and the calming effects of receiving a massage is especially releasing to the older dog. Pets late in life often keep thin...
Posted by ChrisSertzel
In this day and age, we all know that any number of outside catalysts are causing the accelerated effects of aging upon our bodies. The passage of time aside, outside forces such as extended and unprotected sun exposure, poor oxygen quality, poor diet, not drinking enough fluids, being overweight, n...
Posted by ChrisSertzel
Why choose massage? We live in a very hectic world, and we live here with our pets. These pets give us unconditional love, quiet understanding and completion- very often they give us solace and relief from the obstacles that living can make- how many quiet tears and whispered wishes have been given...
Posted by ChrisSertzel
Both prospective clients and skeptics of massage practice will often ask a massage practitioner what really happens during a massage that gives it any genuine benefit for an animal. They may do this is casual conversation, or they may call on you to test your knowledge. It is important to un...