Do any of these sound familiar? 

• Has your dog recently had surgery, or been diagnosed with a condition such as cruciate disease, luxating patella(s), hip or elbow dysplasia, osteo or rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative myopathy, spondylosis, etc.?
• Is your dog slowing down or lagging behind on walks?
• Do they struggle to get up or down the stairs or maybe onto a favourite sofa or bed?
• Are they slightly more grumpy or withdrawn at home or on walks, not wanting to be touched as much or play with other dogs?
• Is your dog sleeping more?
• Do you see restless behaviour, like they can't get comfortable, particularly at night or after exercise?
• Can your dog no longer jump into or out of the car, or needs a little while to get ready to jump in or out?
• Is your usually rock solid agility dog suddenly knocking poles, struggling with tight turns or with weaving?
• Does your obedience dog fall out of heel work more often than normal, or show signs of stiffness after training or a competition?
• Is your dog moving around when urinating or defecating, like they can't maintain the position for long?
• Do you ever hear audible clicks or clunks when your dog moves around, especially after rest?
• Has your dog recently been prescribed pain medication?

Have you answered yes to one of more of these questions? Then massage can absolutely help!