Bell Canine Clinical Massage

15/11/2025

It’s not just what’s in your dog’s bowl that will affect their health, their eating position will also have an impact. Feeding height may not be something you’ve ever considered – you put your dog’s food and water bowls down on the floor because that’s just what you do. However there a...

15/11/2025

11/11/2025

The challenge and the consequences from a Massage Therapist’s perspectiveAs dog lovers we all have, or will at some point, experience the joy of sharing our lives with dogs that can sometimes prove a little more challenging than others. Dogs that are ‘Lead -pullers’ are one such challenge expe...

02/11/2025

This is super useful for assessing if a dog is in pain!

As part of the ongoing Integrated Veterinary Care Initiative, an educational bridge between Clinical Canine Massage Therapy and the Veterinary world, you can download the 5 Principles of Pain Consultation Guide to enable you to identify sub-clinical signs of pain that may indicate muscular pain associated with soft tissue injury. Please share it with your friends and canine professionals.
Full download
https://www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/the-5-principles-of-pain/

22/10/2025

Social ✂️🐾 Groomers — you’re not just styling coats, you’re spotting signs. Muscular discomfort often hides in plain sight: tightness, asymmetry, coat changes, flinching… and you’re in the perfect position to catch it early.
💡 Remember your A, B, C: Activities that strain, Behaviours that hint at pain, Conditions that signal imbalance
Proper handling and environment matter — and so does speaking up. 📣 Spot something? Say something. Early action prevents long-term injury.

19/10/2025

✨Announcing another guest speaker for next week!!✨ 🐾 Online Mini Massage Masterclass – Live with Natalie Lenton
Join canine. massage expert Natalie Lenton on
Wednesday 22nd October at 7pm (UK) for a 75-minute interactive Zoom workshop where you’ll learn how to gently connect with your dog through safe, soothing massage techniques.

In this relaxed, hands-on session, Natalie will guide you step-by-step through three foundational techniques designed to help your dog unwind while helping you understand their body, assess for areas of tension, and deepen your bond.

As she demonstrates with her own dogs you will see the various biomechanical positions the dogs present, so that you will have options to try out and how to work WITH your dog rather than ON your dog. They don't need to lie down, just be present with you and you with them.

You’ll work with your own dog in real time as she demonstrates the techniques and discusses their physiological and psychological benefits while encouraging you and your dog to join in. She shares insights from over 20 years in canine massage therapy, and shows you how mindful touch can improve awareness, trust, and relaxation.

Quite often these foundational techniques are taught incorrectly but with Natalie you can be assured to get it right first, time every time!

We look forward to seeing you and your dog there!

📅 Wednesday 22nd October | 7pm (UK)
💻 Live via Zoom | 75 minutes

NO NEED TO REGISTER! Just turn up! Room open 10 minutes before. 7pm-8.15pm - 75 minutes

ZOOM LINK

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82088455343?pwd=wlaQHNk8kkOyhctbnCREmKdQ5n0Tye.1

Meeting ID: 820 8845 5343
Passcode: 170951

Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/82088455343/invitations?signature=uy-xDNNW74QXQMMWrrB1XwgplQ-Cp_rForsPIIFX5zA

Natalie is a master canine massage therapy trainer. She established the Canine Massage Therapy Centre in 2006 and in 2011 founded the worlds largest association of canine massage therapists the Canine Massage Guild. Her method, the Lenton Method of neuromyofascial release has been clinically trialled by Wi******er University and published in the Vet Record by the British Veterinary Association. She wrote and delivered the 2 Year Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme which has recently become a Level 5 OFQUAL regulated qualification. She trains in varied disciplines of massage including myofascial release both the direct and indirect approach, manual lymphatic drainage, faciliated stretching, neuromuscular facilitation, ventral aspect and visceral myofascial release for the canine , deep tissue, sports massage and swedish. She also trains workshop instructors to deliver the flagship 1 day self interest courses Beginners Guide to Canine Massage and Canine Massage for Agility and sport. She lives on the borders of Wales with Lyra & Pan her beloved dogs.

19/10/2025

Did you know your dog’s muscles do their best healing while they sleep? Just like us humans....

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Lauren Davies BVSc MRCVS – The Sleep Vet as our next guest speaker for Muscular Health Awareness Month!

Join us on Tuesday 21st October as Dr Davies explores the powerful connection between sleep, muscle recovery, and pain management in dogs. From tissue repair to hormonal balance, sleep isn’t just “downtime”, it’s when the body restores itself at the deepest level.

Learn how improving your dog’s sleep quality can support their muscular health, aid recovery from injury, and even enhance mobility and behaviour.

📅 Tuesday | Free Online Talk
💤 With Dr Lauren Davies, The Sleep Vet
Part of Muscular Health Awareness Month

Join the meeting now on TEAMS
https://teams.live.com/free
Meeting ID: 395 320 671 072 1
Passcode: Ue6v2KB3

18/10/2025

There has recently been some debate to neuter or not to neuter and while the benefits are clear especially to welfare organisations on the ability to limit unwanted litters when the shelters and rescues are already at breaking point, however there is now a need to review this from the physical and e...

17/10/2025

The demands of dog sports on the canine body!Dog agility is one of the most physically demanding canine sports. It challenges a dog’s strength, speed, flexibility, coordination, and mental focus—all in split seconds. Here’s what the body goes through:· Explosive Movement – Sudden accelerati...