Dogs Will Love Massages Too
Those of us that have had a professional massage, no how good it makes you feel. Those of us who have never experienced one, I strongly advise you to do so. Dogs included?
As with humans, massaging your dog can provide them with the same healthy benefits gained from the technique; ranging from relaxing your dog during a stressful situation, simply relaxing your dog after a long day, soothing those tired tight doggy muscles, to helping to eleviate pain after surgeries.
The technique to massaging your dog is similar to the technique used to massage another human being. Simply gently but firmly rubbing your dogs body from its neck to its tail in a circular motion releases lactic acid from your dog’s muscles and will make him/her feel really good. Chances are, if you practice on some one, you can use whatever makes them feel good to apply to your dog’s body.
Older dogs having to deal with the aches and pains of aging will benefit hugely from hands on interaction as the simple act of massaging old muscles may help to increase bloodflow leading to increased capacity for movement.
Linda Tellington Jones is the woman that first introduced T-touch to the world and has because of this, changed the lives of countless animals not just dogs. Cats and horses also benefit from her technique that has become very popular the world over.
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