Correct massage method

1. Start with gentle caressing and stroking the part of the dog that likes to be touched most. Let it calm down, relax and enjoy the massage. Gently stroke its head, belly, back and other parts. Have the dog sit, lie down, or stand in a comfortable position. Speak to your dog in a calm, relaxed manner and gentle tone to relieve his stress. 2. Massage the dog's neck. Use your fingertips to massage the lower part of the head in a circular motion. Press gently but not too hard to avoid discomfort to your dog. Use smaller movements with smaller dogs, and larger movements with larger dogs. Don't press too hard on your dog's body to prevent him from flinching in pain. Remember, this is not a deep tissue massage, you just want to gently massage the body to calm it and bond with it. 3. Massage the shoulders downward and slowly move down the neck to the middle of the shoulders on both sides. This is one of the places dogs like to be touched, and since it can’t reach this area on its own, spend some time massaging it. 4. Then massage the front legs and chest. Some dogs don’t like having their legs touched. If the dog flinches, take your hand away and massage the next area. If he likes you touching his legs, take it a step further and see if he likes you massaging his paws. 5. Massage the dog's back with your fingers back to the middle of the shoulders, and then slowly massage along the back. Massage your fingers in circular motions on both sides of your spine. 6. Finally, massage the hind legs and continue to massage to the base of the tail. Gently massage your dog's hind legs downward. If your dog likes you to lift its legs, massage the paws downward.

Choose a massage at the quietest time of the day

Massage when you and your dog are relaxed and leisurely, such as after finishing work and having dinner. This way, your dog will more easily relax under your touch. If your dog is agitated for one reason or another, it's best to wait until it calms down before massaging it. Don't massage your dog immediately after exercising. Let it rest for about half an hour. If your dog is unwell, do not rub it. You can stroke it gently, but it may not be suitable for massage.

Slowly extend the massage to 5 or 10 minutes

Your dog may not like the massage at first. Maybe it's just not used to it. Massage for 1 minute first to see if it is acceptable, and then slowly extend the massage time. You can massage as long as you want as long as your dog is enjoying the massage, but usually 5 or 10 minutes is enough to thoroughly massage his entire body.

If the dog doesn’t like the massage, please stop immediately

The purpose of massage is to make the dog feel happy and relaxed, so if the dog doesn’t like it, don’t force it. If the dog likes the massage, it will straighten its limbs and breathe easily and freely. If it doesn't like it, it may exhibit the following behaviors: When you switch from gentle petting to massage, its body becomes stiff, flinches, growls, bites your hand, and runs away.

Combining massage and grooming

Now that the dog is calm and relaxed, this may be the time to give itA good time for beauty treatments. Only do this if the dog thoroughly enjoys the grooming process. Otherwise, it may associate massage time with feelings of discomfort and anxiety. Give your dog a good comb from head to tail, trim his nails (if they are long), and trim long hair around his face, limbs, or tail.

Massage can be used as a health check

1 to help relieve the pain of arthritis in dogs. If your dog is older and suffers from arthritis, massage can help it. Gently massage around the affected area to help relieve pain. Do not press too hard and do not massage the affected area directly. You can also gently bend and stretch your dog's limbs to help relieve pain. Some dogs like it when you do it, and some don't. If the dog flinches, stop massaging immediately. Not only does forcing your dog not help, it actually makes it feel more painful. 2. Feel if there are any lumps or any parts that are inflamed. Massage the dog regularly. You can also check if there are any sore spots on its body that require veterinary attention. Watch for any lumps or bruises that you didn't notice before. If your dog screams in pain when you touch a certain area, don't ignore it. As soon as you notice a worrisome condition, take your dog to the veterinarian for a checkup. The best way to check for lumps is to place your hand firmly against the dog's body and slide it continuously down the body. Touch your belly, limbs, chest, and back without neglecting any area. 3. Leave deep tissue massage to the professionals. If you think your dog could benefit from deep tissue massage, make an appointment with your veterinarian. This massage is good for animals, but people who don't understand dogs' anatomy may harm their pets.