Giving the dog a massage
Dogs are indeed man’s best friends as they love unconditionally, remain loyal and protective and have been a constant source of joy because of their amusing and affectionate ways. Giving the dog a massage is one of the ways by which an owner can repay the pet for all the wonderful things it has given. A dog is a social animal that would love to be petted and to receive attention from its master. Similar to the effects of massage to humans, dogs would get loads of benefits from massage too.
The therapeutic benefits of a dog massage have helped a lot of dogs with various medical conditions. The services of a well trained massage therapist are necessary if the objective is to improve the health of a dog with a serious medical concern. Aging dogs weighed down with joint and muscle pains will be given a new leash to healthier life as regular massage improves blood circulation and better functioning of all the systems of the body.
Massage can greatly benefit physically and emotionally stressed dogs. Massage has a calming effect that allows a dog to get through the sounds of thunder or the deafening noise of the 4th of July or New Year festivities. Massaging is quality time that will enhance the bond between owner and pet.
A good massage that will pamper the pet can be learned easily . In spite of the fact that dogs love to be petted, other individuals not accustomed to being touched would not enjoy a massage. Dogs that hate to be petted and touched are mostly mature dogs adopted from animal shelters. To massage a small dog, you simply let the pet lie in your lap. To massage a large dog, you have to make the pet lie in a firm well padded surface like a couch or a padded table. Give the dog soft slow strokes from the head to the tail. Using light pressure, gently scratch the dog behind the ears, the cheeks and the chin taking extra care in rubbing the area between the eyes.
On large dogs, you can use the heel of the hands to make circular motions on the neck. With the same circular motion but with a little more pressure, move the heel of the hand to the shoulders and chest of the dog. For smaller dogs, you can use three fingers instead of the heel of the hand. Be sure to follow the hair growth direction so as not to cause the dog discomfort. The inner side of the legs can be stroked against the direction of hair growth.
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