Basic Canine Massage Training
To arrange for a class, please contact us directly.
BCMT Program Course Outline
Course Duration
Conducted over 2 half days (each session is about 3 hours)
Please note that this class does NOT certify the participant to massage dogs professionally. It teaches dog owners to conduct a relaxation massage session for their own pet dog.
The Basic Canine Massage Training Program covers the following topics:
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Basic Anatomy of the Dog
Basic Massage Techniques
(Effluerage, Compression, Stretching, Flexion and Extension, Thumb Walk, Rotation)Relaxation Massage Sequence
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Benefits of Massage on the Pet
What to watch out for when massaging your dog
Ambience for the massage
When to bring your dog to see the vet/
When to NOT massage
(fever, pain, etc.)Importance of support on the knee joint
Useful acupoints for common issues