Learn to Massage Your Dog

Learn professional canine massage techniques from a Bancroft-certified instructor so you can massage your dog confidently at home. Canine massage is safe, strengthens the bond between you and your dog, builds trust through touch, and promotes both physical and mental relaxation.

If your dog has any physical or medical issues, please consult a veterinarian before learning canine massage.

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 sessions, Alana demonstrates each technique and teaches you how to incorporate relaxing touch into your dog’s daily routine. 

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

Dog massage lessons available in-home in Greenville, Travelers Rest, Taylors, Greer, Five Forks, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Spartanburg, and surrounding communities in Upstate SC.