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 Massage
Bodywork
for Dogs: Connecting Through Massage, Acupressure & Intuitive Touch Video
Bodywork
for Dogs Touch DVD
This program was developed in 2000 by Lynn Vaughan & Deborah Jones.
Incorporates the
technical and physical aspects of massage, acupressure and listening touch while exploring
and enhancing the spiritual and emotional nature of our relationships with dogs. Simple,
yet powerful, bodywork program improves health, awareness and communication. Video
includes a full-length instructional canine bodywork session which will leave you relaxed,
empowered and connected to your dog. Suitable for all dogs - young, old, well, ill,
working dogs, shelter dogs, canine athletes and our beloved companions.
Canine
Massage: A Complete Reference Manual (2004)
This book was written by Jean-Pierre
Hourdebaigt. Use massage to help your dog relax, to condition the canine athlete, to
assist in recovery from injuries or to ease chronic pain. Learn the techniques of a
recognized expert in the field so that you can bring the well-known benefits of massage to
your own dog or become a canine massage specialist. New edition has over 100 illustrations
and 100 photos, detailed examinations of muscular stress points, diagnoses and treatments.
You will learn the basics of canine anatomy and kinesiology; massage movements, pressures,
techniques and systems; routines designed to address specific health problems; stretching
and hydrotherapy techniques; tips on how to run a canine massage business, and more.
Excellent source of information on dog anatomy as well. Video is now available also!
Canine Massage - A Visual Guide Video (2000)
By Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt. Professional
video offers the viewer over 90 minutes of clear, close-up, hands-on demonstrations with
instructions on massage movements, massage techniques and many massage routines. Also
covered: Principles and Concepts of Canine Massage, Seven Classes of Massage Movement, Six
Important Massage Techniques, Seven Massage Routines, Canine Kinesiology Overview,
Hydrotherapy, and Common Stress Sites. This video will provide a visual guide as dog
lovers learn canine massage. Compliments Canine Massage: A Complete
Reference Manual.
Dog
Massage: A Whiskers to Tail Guide (2001)
This book was written by MaryJean Ballner. A
thorough guide to this wonderful experience for dogs and owners to share. Massage is an
easy - and fundamental - way to communicate with your dog from its puppy years forward.
Imagine facing a frightened pup from an animal shelter. Simply reaching your hands out and
knowing how to touch it is the key to the beginning of a successful relationship. Many
people already massage their dogs in an abbreviated way, patting their shoulders and back
while praising them. But understanding the canine anatomy and massage particulars will
allow you to get the most out of the experience. Sections include: 1 - Anatomy and
physiology made simple 2 - Tools and techniques of the trade (also vocabulary) 3 -
Friendly and unfriendly canine feedback 4 - Special considerations, including massage for
older dogs, pregnant dogs, and massage as physical therapy.
Energy
Work with Dogs - Accessing the Magnificent Body Language & Body Wisdom of the Dog
(2003)
By Jonathan Rudinger. An advanced course
incorporating the use of energy in animal massage work. It teaches the reader to use and
enhance the effects of touch, positional release, acupressure, chakra work and
communication fundamentals in their practice. It will add dimension to any basic animal
massage. It is based on the concepts of energy and the movement of "life force"
through the body. Each dog mixes his or her energies with the practitioner's energies and
attitudes to create specific and non-reproducible dynamics. Techniques taught in this book
support and enhance the flow of energy in canine sports massage, medical massage, massage
for rehabilitation, relaxation and in dog training and socialization.
Video
#1, Effective Pet Massage for Dogs (1997)
By Jonathan Rudinger. Learn how to massage your dog with
simple, easy to follow instructions. Complete massage is demonstrated and a small
instruction manual is included. Massage improves circulation, muscle tone; increases
flexibility of joints, shoulders, back, and tail; increases body awareness; eases mental
stress and physical discomfort.
Video
#2, Effective Pet Massage for Older Dogs (1998)
By Jonathan Rudinger. Learn how to massage
your dog with simple, easy to follow instructions. Complete massage is demonstrated,
including various styles of advanced massage techniques especially effective for older
dogs. These include acupressure, positional release, exploration of movement and healing
touch. Massage improves circulation, muscle tone; increases flexibility of joints,
shoulders, back, and tail; increases body awareness; eases mental stress and physical
discomfort.
Effective Pet Massage for Dogs Manual (1998)
By Jonathan Rudinger. Learn how to massage your dog with simple, easy to follow
instructions. Special section for geriatric dogs and advanced lessons on hips, upper
spine, and respiratory enhancement techniques. Designed to accompany Effective Pet Massage
videos. Purchase of the set is recommended.
Getting in Ttouch With Your Dog (2001)
By Linda Tellington-Jones. A gentle approach
to influencing behavior, health and performance. The focus is more on improving and
maintaining the quality of an animal companion's life, instilling self-confidence so that
a mutual relationship can be developed with the owner. TTouch method is currently being
used by dog owners, trainers, breeders, vets, and vet techs, as well as in animal shelters
around the world. It is much more than just a training method. Using a combination of
specific TTouches, a dog's performance and health is improved, common behavior issues are
solved, and physical problems are positively influenced.
The
Well-Connected Dog: A Guide to Canine Acupressure
This book was written by Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis and published
by Tallgrass Publishers in 1999. Just by reading this book and trying the stretches and
the point recipes for common problems, you can help your dog's health. This book is an
easy to follow manual with lots of illustrations, photographs and charts. Acupressure
connects you with 1000's of years of natural healing, and will give you the tools to
participate in your dog's optimal health. Nancy Zidonis teaches acupressure throughout the
US and Europe and is a founding board member of The International Alliance of Animal
Therapy and Healing (IAATH).
Canine
Orthopedics
This book was written by Connie Jankowski,
Suzanna Lee & Robert Rooks and published by the Howell Book House in April 1997. This
book identifies those diseases and problems that affect the skeletal structure of dogs.
Whether your dog is the family pet, a canine athlete, or a working dog, orthopedics
affects every aspect of that dog's life. For instance, it affects his or her ability to
stand, lie down, sit, or move comfortably and efficiently. Damaged bones and soft tissue
injuries can cause wear and tear on joints. And, this can lead to lameness, discomfort,
pain, and irritability. This book tells you how to evaluate problems and gives you
preventative measures, including that of nutrition. You will also find out about the
latest treatment programs from veterinary schools!
The
Healing Touch for Dogs (2004)
Distinguished veterinarian and animal
psychologist Dr. Michael W. Fox shares his pioneering 6-step massage technique through
detailed illustrations, photos, and easy-to-read instructions, and provides information on
how to understand your animal companion's anatomy, develop a massage routine, use massage
to diagnose illness, and integrate it as part of overall care for your dog. Teaches you
basic dog psychology, how massage can help your dog, how to create the best massage
routine, how to diagnose illnesses, and even how to keep your dog in shape.
Stretching
the Performance Dog DVD (2005)
Written by
Debbie Gross Saunders. Dogs doing agility and other performance
sports need to be treated as athletes. Stretching prepares the body
for movement and helps make the transition from static inactivity to
dynamic activity without strain. Stretching before and after a
training session or a competition run will help with flexibility,
thereby improving performance and aiding in the prevention of common
injuries. If the flexibility and strength that the dog requires to
perform his sport is not present, injuries will occur. These
injuries may not happen spontaneously, but rather develop over time.
This process is why there are so many soft tissue problems in
performance dogs. These problems can, however, be prevented or
reduced with proper stretching, warm-up, and cool-down.
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