Learn How to Massage Your Dog!

By: Denise & Melissa Stewart

If you want to be the ultimate doggie parent, you can learn how to massage your dog! Abundant Life Massage Education in Sarasota, FL has a 15-hour course on September 13-14 that teaches you to become your pup’s personal masseuse. In this dog-friendly course, you will learn all of the following: the benefits of massaging your pup, indications and contradictions, basic canine anatomy, when you should refer to a vet, many different massage strokes and when to use them, a full-body relaxation massage routine, the 22 bones in the canine skeletal system, the 15 canine muscles, a full stretching routine, basic dog hydrotherapy, and even pre-event and post-event routines for doggie athletes. The class even has trained massage therapy demo dogs provided for you to practice on and massage during the session. You can trust that the skills you learn are completely safe for your pup. All of the classes at Abundant Life Massage Education are approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) for Massage Therapists. Additionally, it is a “Preferred Provider” for the International Association for Animal Massage and Bodywork (IAAMB). The class is $225 and is well worth it. The knowledge you gain is so beneficial to your pup’s health and happiness, which is priceless. So, would you like to be a puppy masseuse?

For information on pet-friendly condos in the South Florida area, please contact Denise at 866-783-6011 or denise@condo.net