Canine Massage Introduction
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: Body Language of Your Dog
Chapter 2: What Is Massage?
The Benefits of Massage
How to Touch
The Do’s and Don’ts of Massage
Contraindications or When Not to Do Massage
Teaching Your Dog to Receive a Massage
Chapter 3: Strokes — The Gift We Give Our Dogs
Effleurage
Petrissage
Skin Rolling
Compression
Vibration
Shaking
Tapotement (Percussion)
Friction
Wringing
Rocking
Chapter 4: Canine Anatomy in a Nut Shell
Chapter 5: Stretches
Chapter 6: A Massage Routine
The Bullet Version of the Massage Sequence
Chapter 7: Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 8: Common Dog Groups: Their History, Stress Areas and Massage Emphasis
Dog Group Classifications
Glossary of Terms
About the Authors
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