Learn How to Massage Your Dog

Alana Stevenson teaches dog owners how to massage their dogs at home using professional massage strokes and techniques. Bond with your dog and share quality time while incorporating massage into your daily routine.

Alana is certified in Small Animal Massage Therapy by the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Massachusetts, where she served as an instructor in Animal Behavior, Handling, & Management.

If your dog has any physical or medical issues, consult a veterinarian before massaging your dog. Alana does not provide canine massage therapy as a separate service.

Dog Massage Benefits

• Relaxes your dog’s nervous system
• Relieves muscle stiffness and tension
• Eases arthritis pain
• Comforts senior dogs
• Calms high-energy and hyperactive dogs
• Soothes anxious and fearful dogs
• Creates positive associations with touch
• Provides quality time with your dog
• Strengthens trust and the bond between you and your dog
• Helps you detect sensitive areas, lumps, bumps, or minor injuries

Canine Massage Techniques Taught

• Effleurage
• Passive Range of Motion
• Petrissage
• Compression
• Stretching
• Friction
• Vibration
• Skin Rolling
• Rocking
• Hand Awareness and Thermal Sensitivity
• Hovering Hands

During dog massage lessons, Alana will demonstrate each technique so you can practice on your dog.