Massage has been used since time immemorial both as a way of relaxing and treating people.
A massage is well known for it's great benefits in getting rid of stress.
However, when it comes to therapeutic dog massage, many people take it for granted.
Let us first of all look at how people benefit from a massage so that we can have a good platform for comparison with therapeutic massage.
Basically, a massage involves the manipulation of body joints and muscles in deliberate motions.
This helps in removing tension and stress from the muscles, bringing relaxation to the entire body.
It also gets rid of stiffness, thereby enhancing elasticity.
A massage does not only relax the body but also the mind as it helps in the relief of anxiety.
Therapeutic dog massage Just as we have seen the benefits of massage for human beings, therapeutic massage will also greatly benefit your canine friend.
Let us take a look at some of the benefits that your pet will get.
Pleasure A massage is essentially an intimate touch, and dogs enjoy being so touched, particularly with their owners.
A massage will therefore strengthen the bond between you and your pet as it derives pleasure in the process.
Relief from stress Among all the pets that people have, dogs are perhaps the most emotional creatures.
They can easily get anxious and get stressed.
A therapeutic dog massage will help your pet to get relaxed.
Enhancement of growth As we have just seen, dogs are highly emotional.
When puppies do not feel closely attached to their owners, their growth can easily get hampered - both physically and emotionally.
It will help your dog to reach its full growth.
Strengthening muscles When giving your dog the massage, all limbs will be worked on well, improving the pet's muscular system.
The dog's body will become well toned, enabling it to perform better in various exercises.
Improving a dog's overall health It helps in giving more consistent and relaxed breathing.
In addition, the dog's immune system will be strengthened.
This results in a healthier pet.
Improving a dog's behavior It does not only strengthen the body but also results in better emotional stability.
Such a dog will behave better and be more disciplined.
Quick recovery from ailments It will hep a pet to recover faster from various kinds of ailments.
It also helps dogs that have generally lived a sedentary lifestyle to improve their health, particularly their joints.
These are some of the benefits of therapeutic dog massage that will greatly help your pet.
If you own a dog, you should learn how to massage it.
Alternatively, you can seek the services of professional dog massage therapists.