Canine Massage and the Nervous System

Canine Massage and the Nervous System: Why Relaxation Is Only Part of the Story When we think about canine massage and the nervous system, we don’t always think of the two together. Canine massage tends to make us think about muscles — tight muscles, sore...

Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic Nervous System in Dogs.

Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic: What’s Happening in Your Dog’s Nervous System? Understanding the sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous system in dogs can help explain why your dog’s body responds so differently depending on what they’re experiencing. Your...

In-Home Canine Massage: What to Expect

What happens during an in-home canine massage? Learn what to expect from assessment and hands-on bodywork with K9 Bodywork. Does your dog need to lie still? Is there a set massage routine? And what happens if they don’t want a particular area touched? At K9 Bodywork,...

My Dog´s Moving Differently: What Should I Look For?

My Dog´s Moving Differently: What Should I Look For? You know your dog’s normal routines, movements and habits better than anyone. That means you are often the first person to notice when something changes. Perhaps your dog pauses before getting into the car, takes...