How I can help your dog

How I Can Help Your Dog

Discover what I do, and how I can help

GALEN MYOTHERAPY
I am a qualified Galen Myotherapist and Small Animal Rehabilitation Therapist offering bespoke treatments to dogs, near Dorking in Surrey.

Myotherapy involves the use of soft tissue manipulation and passive movement to help rehabilitate your dog. This can help ease any postural, physical and behavioural issues that your dog may have accrued through repetitive strain, injury, surgery or disease.
I perform static and dynamic, postural and gait analysis along with hands on palpation and assessment, followed by treatment.
I always work alongside your vet when rehabilitating your dog, therefore I cannot work with your dog without gaining prior veterinary approval. (Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemption Order 1962)

Massage can help many different musculoskeletal conditions, including:

Osteoarthritis - Assisting the older dog with mobility problems
Compensatory issues caused by conditions such as hip and elbow dysplasia
Intermittent Lameness
Cruciate ligament problems (post surgery or conservative management)
I can also help to keep your working dog working, optimising their performance by maintaining their musculoskeletal system.

Muscle patterns can change following an injury, and over a period of time, this can cause postural changes and compensatory issues, leading to discomfort and pain. By addressing these issues with myotherapy, healing is facilitated by affecting the muscles and fascial connections, along with any scar tissue.

CANINE CONDITIONING
I am a Licenced Canine Conditioning Coach offering 1:1 conditioning sessions for dogs and their Owners near Dorking, Surrey.

Canine conditioning offers a variety of benefits that contribute to a dog’s overall health, physical fitness, and quality of life. Healthy pet dogs of any age can benefit from having a strong core and completing the foundation level.

Whether the dog is a family pet, working dog, or athlete, a well-structured conditioning program can help in numerous ways: Tailoring Conditioning Programs (One to One Sessions at my clinic)

Your dog’s conditioning program should be tailored to them, based on their age, fitness level, previous injuries, and specific goals. Regular evaluations should be done to assess progress and make adjustments as needed as well as a detailed assessment prior to starting conditioning. Each dog has unique physical abilities, fitness levels, and potential limitations. A 1:1 approach enables me to develop a customized conditioning plan that targets specific areas such as strength, flexibility, endurance, or balance based on the dog’s needs and health condition.

Working directly with your dog, I can observe subtle changes in posture, gait, and movement patterns. Immediate feedback can be provided to correct any issues, helping to prevent injuries and ensure proper form during exercises. Correct form is one of the founding principles of the Canine Conditioning Academy and is what makes it so effective.

CCA Foundation Core Conditioning Training – 8 weeks duration

CCA Intermediate and Advanced Cross Fit Training – 6 weeks duration (only available to those dogs that have completed CCA foundation core conditioning training)

It is important for me to build a bond with your dog during the treatment session, I will always treat your dog at floor level, on a specific treatment area, allowing the dog to have “free choice” to leave the area at any point, should they need a break. I will not restrain your dog, instead I will listen by watching their body language, helping them to feel relaxed during the treatment and building the all-important trust.