If you are a canine massage therapist or student, you have likely had to deal with uncooperative dogs while trying to perform therapeutic massage and bodywork. This article will provide you with some suggestions to enable you to complete the session. The Hyper DogDealing with a dog that won't stay still? This can be extremely challenging for a massage therapist.
Shorter Session LengthsHyper dogs usually also have shorter attention spans. Be sure to make your treatment sessions shorter with these dogs and utilize massage techniques that require shorter durations.
The Aggressive DogAggressive dogs are not only frustrating to try to work on, but they can be dangerous as well. Always make sure to use proper precautions such as muzzles and restraints when working on aggressive dogs. Here are some additional suggestions.
Removing the OwnerSome dogs are aggressive when their owner is present because they feel protective of the owner or they may be picking up on emotions and concerns that the owner is projecting. Removing the owner from the room can often solve this problem and allow the dog to relax and enjoy the session. Have Many Tools in Your ToolboxBeing able to provide client's dogs with an array of different techniques can allow you to find the technique that will work best for that particular dog. Some dogs will enjoy hands on massages, while others will prefer less invasive forms of treatment such as craniosacral therapy, reiki and kinesiology tape. Having a lot of "tools" (modalities) in your "toolbox" can allow you to provide each dog with the best individual care possible. Want to learn more techniques?
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10/1/2019 06:31:46 am
Massage therapy helps to heal the damages done to the body of a dog. Besides, such kind of therapy also improves the immune system as well as the healing capacity of the body and thanks for helping me out to understand the factors which should be taken into consideration to keep calm an aggressive dog while conducting a massage therapy session. Massage therapy professionals should be aware of the basic aspects required to keep the dog calm.
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