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Dog Massage at Home: Help Your Dog Feel Better Every Day

Name: Dog Massage at Home: Help Your Dog Feel Better Every Day
Rating: 4.5 (619 reviews)

Learn simple massage techniques to reduce stress, improve mobility, ease aches and strengthen your bond with your dog.

Created byMark Perren-Jones

Last updated 7/2026

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What you'll learn

Once you complete this dog massage course you will have the techniques to give a beautiful relaxing massage to your dog
You will learn how to massage not just dogs that will lie still but also how to massage dogs that are more active and less docile
You will learn how simple it is to be able to give wonderful massages to not only your dog but other peoples dogs as well
You do not need any massage experience at all to do this course. This is for anyone that would love to give the gift that is dog massage

Course content

1 section • 29 lectures • 1h 53m total length

So here is what I decided to do instead...1:06
Ok, so I came to the realization that to do a dog massage it is easy for those dogs that will lie down but what about if yours is more active. How do you massage these types of dogs?
How to get your own personalized certificate for your wall—or a CEU certificate!1:09
How to get your own personalized certificate for your wall—or a CEU certificate! directly from me when you complete the course
Let's first address the elephant in the room0:41
Ok, I really need to explain this first
What are the benefits of giving a dog massage?2:49
Are there benefits for giving massages for dogs? Absolutely!
Its very easy but just please be careful0:45
The old massage saying 'when in doubt, don't.' also applies with dogs
You can join our Facebook group-it's a great resource!0:33
You can join our Facebook group-it's a great resource!
Have you considered this idea? I did well out of it.0:59
Have you thought that maybe this could also be a way of making some extra money?
One important factor for massage therapists1:15
A factor that is important for massage therapists
Another quick message to the massage therapists0:39
Oh yes, I just want to mention one more thing to any massage therapists that may be doing this course
This is THE most important thing to do!2:30
Are you aware of the effects that your emotions have on your dogs?
Other important points before you start1:40
Ok, its almost time to start but before we do...
What to work on for your massage1:30
So what should you do your massage on?
Creating the correct ambience for maximal benefits for your dog1:37
Massage for your dogs shouldn't be any different than for humans in an ideal situation
Another essential ingredient in giving a great massage is your posture4:41
You also need to be aware of your own body positions just like any other massage style
Soft hands, correct pace and pressures2:17
Knowing the pace of your massage is important to create a sense of relaxation as well
Keeping constant contact1:09
This is also very important for both humans and dogs
A very quick look at your dogs anatomy3:47
Lets do a quick anatomy lesson so that you know the basic structures
You can listen to my free YouTube music channel for relaxing dog music0:35
If you want to play relaxation music I have a completely free YouTube channel dedicated to massage music that you can play
Learning the techniques5:55
Lets go through the basic techniques of massage now
One final word before we get started massaging1:19
One last thing...
It's time to meet my first dog, Raina1:08
Here is my first dog from a friend of mine that doesn't know me at all
My first session with Raina8:19
Here I show you how I go about the first massage session with Raina
Here is the second session with Raina, we have come a long way already!9:39
Now the second session 2 days later, you will see the enormous difference already as she now knows me and also some changes that we made
Her third session within a week. What a difference!20:35
Here we are just 5 days later and she gets a 20 minute massage session from me. What a change!
Here I show you the opposite side with music for you to watch17:38
You can watch this and practice if you like as I show the opposite side massage with no talking this time, just beautiful relaxing music
Here is my first time with Ollie who initially growled at me (my mistake)7:05
Now I will show you how I massage Ollie for his first session and how he shows me where he would like more massage
Time to massage dogs at our local animal shelter8:06
Now I go to an animal shelter with a completely foreign environment working on two dogs for the first time with dogs all around barking.
Congratulations!1:47
Congratulations! You now know how to do basic dog massages!
Fun doggie quiz time!
BONUS1:57

Requirements

You only need you, your dog and a nice space with your dogs mat or cushions or even a massage table to work

Description

Give Your Dog the Gift of Massage

Your dog gives you unconditional love every single day.

Now it's your turn to give something back.

Imagine being able to help your dog relax after a long walk, ease the aches of an older companion, calm anxiety during stressful times, or simply spend quiet, meaningful time together through the power of touch.

That's exactly what you'll learn in this course.

Learn From One of the World's Best-Selling Massage Instructors

I'm Mark Perren-Jones, a best-selling massage instructor who has taught more than 300,000 students worldwide. Throughout my career I've treated elite athletes, celebrities, Presidents—and for many years I've also worked with dogs using massage and acupuncture.

I've taken everything I've learned and created a simple, practical system that anyone can follow—even if you've never given a massage before.

Why Dog Massage?

Dogs experience many of the same physical and emotional stresses that we do.

Massage can help support:

Relaxation and stress relief
Stiff muscles and aching joints
Older dogs with reduced mobility
Recovery after exercise
Nervous or anxious dogs
Overall comfort and wellbeing

Perhaps even more importantly...

Massage creates a deeper connection between you and your dog. You'll learn to understand their body language, recognise what they enjoy, and develop an even stronger bond built on trust and care.

What You'll Learn

Inside this course you'll discover:

A complete dog massage routine anyone can learn
How to massage dogs safely and confidently
Techniques for dogs of different sizes and ages
How to recognise when your dog is enjoying the massage
Ways to help ease tension and stiffness
Simple methods that are comfortable for both you and your dog

Everything is demonstrated step by step, making it easy to follow along at home.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for:

Dog owners who want to spoil their best friend
Families wanting to care for ageing dogs
Animal lovers looking to learn a valuable new skill
Massage therapists wanting to expand into canine massage
Anyone interested in improving a dog's quality of life through gentle, caring touch

No previous massage experience is required.

More Than Just a Massage

This isn't simply about learning techniques.

It's about creating moments your dog will look forward to every day.

It's about helping them feel safe...

Comfortable...

Relaxed...

And showing your appreciation in a way they'll genuinely understand.

Whether your dog is a playful puppy, an active adult, or a much-loved senior companion, these techniques can become something you'll enjoy together for years to come.

Enroll today and discover just how rewarding dog massage can be—for both of you.

Who this course is for:

This course is for massage therapists that would like to start doing dog massages or for people that would simply like to know the skill set to be able to give their dog this truly special experience