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K9 BodyWork

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K9 BodyWork

I'm Caroline — a mobile canine massage therapist on the Costa del Sol. Canine massage is a remedial form of soft tissue and muscular manipulation.

Whether your dog is a bouncy 2-year-old or a wise old soul slowing down, massage can make a real difference to how they feel every single day. 🐾 It calls for a sound, comprehensive knowledge of the dog’s muscular make-up and anatomy. Many times people say ' I massage my dog at home' – and, no doubt, a gentle massage can be very soothing for the animal. But this is a world away from delivering the

benefits of a professional massage. When carried out by a trained professional, massage can bring about profound positive change and significantly improve your dog’s health and mobility. Therapeutic Canine Massage is an effective physical therapy for dogs. Unlike canine physiotherapy which concentrate on strengthening the muscle canine massage lengthens and softens the muscle. I´m a professional Canine Masseuse, trained in Canine Anatomy and Physiology. I´m also trained in 4 modalities of massage; Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports and Myofascial Release. As well as being great for general well being, canine massage has many more benefits:

Improved Mobility. Improves the ability to exercise. Improvement in weight bearing on all four limbs. Effective Form of Pain Management. Helps the dog to have a better quality of life. Improves flexibility and muscle tone. Improves Range Of Motion. Interrupts neurological pain signals and reduces chronic pain associated with conditions such as Osteoarthritis and Hip Dysplasia. Relieves stress, anxiety and depression. Reduces adhesions, scarring and swelling. Improves the condition of the skin, the bodies largest organ. Reduce post surgery recovery times i.e.: cruciate ligaments. Massage is a natural method of managing your dogs health and prolonging their quality of their life.

24/06/2026

I had every intention of filming today’s canine massage treatment... 😂

Instead, there were zoomies, cuddles, playtime and a dog who had very different plans!

Social media can make it look as though every treatment is calm, every dog lies perfectly still and everything goes exactly to plan.

The reality? It doesn’t.

Every dog is different, and even the same dog can be different from one session to the next.

That’s why I always work with the dog in front of me. I adapt each canine massage and bodywork session to how they’re feeling that day, whether they’re standing, walking around, taking breaks or happily lying down.

Since incorporating more nervous system-informed bodywork, I often find dogs settle more easily than they used to. But not always... and that’s completely okay.

So if you’re trying to help your own dog relax or you’re worried about dog pain, mobility, or changes in behaviour, please don’t beat yourself up. Even as professionals, we don’t expect every dog to settle every time.

The goal isn’t a “perfect” session.

The goal is helping the dog feel safe enough to engage, at their own pace.

Follow me for practical tips to help you better understand your dog’s body, recognise subtle signs of discomfort, and help them move with greater comfort and confidence. 🐾

17/06/2026

Zeus was leading with his front left on the stairs. Most people would put it down to habit or personality.

But consistently leading with one leg often means a dog is offloading weight from the other side. They're not being quirky — they're compensating.

It doesn't always mean something is wrong. But it's a clue — and clues are worth collecting. The more you notice, the better picture you build.

It's subtle. It's easy to miss. And it's exactly the kind of sign that tells me where to look.

This is one of the changes included in my free Dog Pain Signs & Symptoms Tracker — a simple tool to help you notice more, track what you're seeing, and feel more confident at your next vet appointment.

DM me TRACKER and I'll send it straight over.

15/06/2026

You've met Julia before. 🐾

She´s at Triple A - Marbella y San Pedro and she's one of my favourite clients.

What I love about Julia is how far she's come. Rescue dogs often take time to accept touch — there's so much we don't know about what they experienced before. But Julia now arrives and quickly finds her spot and settles in.

That trust didn't happen overnight. It never does. But it's one of the most rewarding things about this work.

If you have a rescue dog who's nervous about being handled — that's not a problem. It's information. And there's so much you can do with it. 🐾

14/06/2026

Signs your dog is in pain often appear long before they start limping.

The signs can be subtle and easy to dismiss as ageing, personality changes, or "just having an off day."

Some of the signs I commonly see include:

-Licking or nibbling one area
-Slowing down on walks
-No longer stretching out fully when resting

These are just a few of the changes covered in my FREE Dog Pain Signs & Symptom Tracker — designed to help you feel more informed, more supported, and more empowered to advocate for your dog.

DM me the word TRACKER and I'll send it straight over.

13/06/2026

There's a story going viral right now about a 13-year-old dog called Ammo who was surrendered to a shelter after living with the same family his whole life.

The reaction online has been heartbreaking — and it's sparked a huge conversation about senior dogs, loyalty, and what they deserve in their final years.

I don't want to share the sad story. But I do want to talk about what it brings up.

Senior dogs feel everything. They feel change, confusion, loss. Their bodies are already working harder just to keep up — and stress makes that so much worse.

If you have a senior dog, the most powerful thing you can give them right now isn't a product or a treatment.

It's consistency. Presence. And the feeling that their world is safe.

That's what we work on together. 🐾

09/06/2026

Boxer had kidney disease, which meant I became very particular about what he ate — including his treats.

When I came across homemade dog treat kits I couldn't believe nothing like it existed for the Spanish market. So I decided to make one.

The kit has everything you need — silicone moulds, cookie cutters, recipe cards and a 60 recipe ebook. I ship from Spain across Europe and delivery is free.

Now it's Tilly who gets to enjoy them 🐾

Not a sponsored post. Not an ad. Just something I genuinely believe in.

You can find the kit here:

https://ydmjn6-72.myshopify.com/products/homemade-dog-treat-kit

07/06/2026

This is Guapa. 🐾

She doesn't belong to me — she belongs to one of my lovely clients. I don't massage her, but she was too beautiful not to share.

Guapa is a rescue. And like so many rescue dogs, she came with a story we'll never fully know.

What I do know is that dogs like Guapa carry their past in their bodies — in tension, in guardedness, in the way they hold themselves. Some never fully let it go.

That's one of the reasons I'm developing a course specifically for rescue dog owners — to help you understand what your dog might be carrying, and what you can do to help them feel safer in their body and in the world.

More on that soon. But for now — isn't she just stunning? 🐾

05/06/2026

I trained with the Canine Massage Therapy Centre in the UK, where I completed a two-year diploma in canine massage therapy.

I’ve now been working as a canine massage therapist for over 8 years and am fully insured. I use a combination of Swedish, sports massage, deep tissue and myofascial release techniques, always tailored to the individual dog.

I regularly work with senior dogs, active dogs, rescue dogs and dogs experiencing stiffness, mobility changes or muscular tension.

My approach is calm, gentle and focused on helping dogs feel more comfortable, relaxed and supported in their day-to-day lives 🐾

Dirección

Málaga
29669

Horario de Apertura

Lunes	09:00 - 17:00
Martes	09:00 - 17:00
Miércoles	09:00 - 17:00
Jueves	09:00 - 17:00
Viernes	09:00 - 17:00
Sábado	09:00 - 17:00

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http://www.k9bodyworkspain.com/

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