Our Expertise
Hounds and Hands Clinical Canine Massage provides support for dogs with a broad range of musculoskeletal issues, such as orthopaedic conditions, soft tissue injuries, neurological disorders, and myofascial pain. It also offers excellent rehabilitation support for post operative care enhancing recovery time and helps dogs with anxiety and behavioural problems. Many senior dogs who are frequently dismissed as merely stiff and ageing regain a new zest for life with improved mobility and comfort levels after massage therapy.
I use a blend of traditional massage and unique myofascial release techniques to realign and restore normal fascial tension aiding in pain relief, improving mobility, behaviour, and performance.
As a member of the Canine Massage Guild, I have been trained in Lenton Method® which uses a combination of traditional massage techniques and a clinically tested set of direct and indirect myofascial release protocols. Results of the clinical trials revealed that 95% of dogs showed a positive response to massage therapy. These results have been published in the 'Vet Record' by the British Veterinary Association: Find out more HERE
Hounds and Hands Clinical Canine Massage Therapy is owned by Claire Warren who is based in Hertfordshire. Claire is a fully insured Clinical Canine Massage Therapist who trained with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre for 2 years and is a proud member of the Canine Massage Guild.
To ensure best practices and uphold training safety standards for the welfare of your dog, treatments are administered only with prior veterinary consent, in accordance with the Veterinary Act 1966 and Exemptions Order 2015.
Every treatment is customised to ensure your dog receives the appropriate treatment plan, with the care and compassion they deserve.
There for our
four-legged friends,
when They need us.
Image from the Canine Massage Guild Website at www.k9-massageguild.co.uk
Further examples of conditions that respond well to canine massage.
Is your dog showing any of the
below symptoms?
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Arthritis
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Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
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Spondylosis
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Luxating Patella
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Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (CDRM)
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Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
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Cruciate Ligament degeneration and Injuries
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Neurological conditions
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General symptoms of Lameness, stiffness & slowing down
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Post Operative Care
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Myofascial Pain
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Sprains/Strains
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Anxiety
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Stiffness/Lameness: Can be persistent or intermittent
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Difficulty rising from rest.
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Changes in gait - For example hopping
and skipping on hind limbs -
Struggling to get up on or down from sofa, stairs, or car
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Struggling / slowing down on walks
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Atrophy (Muscle Wastage)
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Increased sensitivity when touched or groomed –
Skin twitching or flinching -
Self-mutilation e.g., licking/nibbling areas such as the
stifles or back end -
Weakness in hind limbs
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Unable To Settle/Pacing
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Snapping at other dogs and reluctance to interact
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Disinterested in life, isolating themselves or depressed
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Performance dogs: Changes in stamina, speed,
knocking down poles, avoiding jumps and turning wide on the box.
A Little
About Us
Hounds and Hands Clinical Canine Massage provides results orientated, effective massage therapy. Treatments are assessed through various methods, including previous clinical diagnosis (if any), general symptoms, gait/posture analysis, owner observations, advanced palpation techniques, body mapping, and evaluation of your dog's comfort levels and lifestyle.
I treat the entire body to ensure primary and
secondary areas are captured, relieving areas of compensatory tension and referred pain.
As I provide a mobile service it allows your dog to receive treatment in the familiar and safe environment of their own home.
What results you and your dog expect from Canine Massage?
Resolution or reduction of stiffness and lameness
Provides natural chronic pain management and supports underlying orthopaedic and neurological conditions such as arthritis, hip/elbow dysplasia, spondylosis and luxating patella
Improved gait and/or posture
Maintain muscular health optimising performance and mobility.
Reduced pain levels
Increased comfort levels, often improving behaviour.
Improved mobility and range of movement
Maintain and enhance quality of life and mobility in older dogs.
Reduced sensitivity and anxious behaviour.
Decreased anxiety.
Improved performance in agility and working dogs