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Balance Your Dog Canine Massage Book

Balance Your Dog is a comprehensive book about Canine Massage. After years of research and working as an animal massage therapist, Dr. Sue Furman wrote this book for those wanting to improve the lives of pets through animal massage. This well written book has become a textbook for canine and equine massage schools throughout the US. Pet owners will enjoy the straightforward and detailed information. As the pet wellness industry grows this book remains a trusted resource to educate people wanting to start a new career in animal therapy as well as pet owners. The book specifically addresses massage therapy for dogs, however, the theory and techniques transfer well to horses and cats. Whether massaging for performance sports, age related pet issues or overall wellness this book should have a place on every pet owners bookshelf.

336 pages

$26.00
Canine Massage for the Athlete in Every Dog Book

This book followed Balance Your Dog Canine Massage, it focuses on massage techniques and what impact they have on the dog. This is a great reference for animal massage practitioners, but it has been written with the pet owner in mind. Learning massage techniques and how to use them properly can make a positive difference in your pet’s life. Whether you want a competitive edge in dog performance sports or you are wanting your senior dog to move around more comfortably, this book can help. The massage therapy theory and techniques discussed in this book are applicable for horses and cats. Thoroughly researched and well written, this is a great choice for anyone interested in learning about animal massage therapy. Pet owners will especially enjoy the straightforward and detailed information regarding massage for performance sports, age related pet issues and for overall wellness. Professionals will benefit from more diagrams, photos and real life applications for pet massage.

179 pages

$22.00
Set of 4 Canine Anatomy Charts

Included in this set is a chart for the Skeletal, Muscular, Circulatory and Nervous Systems. These colorful charts are well designed and clearly labeled making them great for study or display. Precision drawings from a medical illustrator working in Colorado State University. The charts are thickly laminated to last. They really make learning anatomy easy.

*Note - The actual charts are high quality and very sharp.

11” x 14”

$30.00
Canine Massage for the Athlete in Every Dog DVD

DVD made to emphasize the role canine massage plays in promoting a healthy body, mind, and spirit of the dog. This book will give you the confidence you need to begin learning the basics of canine massage.

$15.00

Canine Massage Theory & Techniques I is a comprehensive course for learners who want to become a Certified Canine Massage Therapist. The class includes the massage strokes taught in Puppy Paws and Petting with a Purpose classes plus additional strokes, techniques and applications to equip you with the skills you need to be a successful canine massage practitioner. This course is intended to teach students equine massage moves for maintenance and therapy purposes. Students learn canine anatomy and massage theory. Online webinar explanations, presentations and videos demonstrate massage strokes and techniques. The massage strokes and training in this course can be utilized to treat a wide range of physical and emotional conditions. Course material includes a 50-minute webinar for each of 12 modules, video clips of 30 Swedish massage moves, Balance Your Dog: Canine Massage book, progress check-ins, and final exam.

$1,647.00

This new course includes everything needed to provide massage therapy to active dogs in their prime and seniors who have mobility issues.

Canine Massage Theory & Techniques I is a comprehensive course for learners who want to become Certified Canine Massage Therapists. The class includes the massage strokes taught in Puppy Paws and Petting with a Purpose classes plus additional strokes, techniques and applications to equip you with the skills you need to be a successful canine massage practitioner. The massage strokes and training in this course can be utilized to treat a wide range of physical and emotional conditions. Course material includes a 50-minute webinar for each of 12 modules, video clips of 30 Swedish massage moves, Balance Your Dog: Canine Massage book, progress check-ins, final exam plus the Canine Massage to Ease Arthritis Pain - Petting with a Purpose Online Course. Several types of arthritis and related diseases are described with specific massage therapy routines. The appropriate use of massage for pets suffering from arthritis and other neuromuscular conditions is emphasized.

$1,847.00

This comprehensive course is for learners who want to become a Certified Equine Massage Therapist. This course is intended to teach students equine massage moves for maintenance and therapy purposes. Students learn equine anatomy and massage theory. Online webinar explanations, presentations and videos demonstrate massage strokes and techniques. Passive and active stretches are taught along with the benefits of them. The course includes a wide range of massage strokes and techniques to equip you with the skills needed to become a certified practitioner. Also included are progress check-ins and final exam for certification.

$1,647.00

Canine Massage to Ease Arthritis Pain is ideal for pet parents who wish to learn the causes and symptoms of arthritis and how to use canine massage to improve the comfort and mobility of their arthritic dog. Pet owners are encouraged to practice appropriate massage moves with videos that demonstrate how and where to perform beneficial massage strokes and stretches. Other treatments including pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals are explained. This course is designed for intermediate students who want to expand their knowledge of canine massage to address specific topics. Classes include background information on each specific subject being addressed plus everything in Canine Massage for Flexibility course and additional massage strokes relevant improving the comfort and mobility of an arthritic dog.

$447.00

Canine Massage for Flexibility is designed for students wanting to learn the basics of canine massage. This course is perfect for pet parents and pet enthusiasts wishing to maintain flexibility and fitness in dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds and physical conditions. This course teaches the basic canine massage strokes that work in maintaining and enhancing range of motion. Explanations and videos demonstrate how to use canine massage to encourage flexibility. Passive and active stretches are added to this course on flexibility to provide students with the best tools to maximize range of motion and mobility . This course includes a comprehensive core curriculum along with online videos.

$247.00

Canine Massage for Fitness is the perfect course for pet parents who want to work towards getting their dog more active and fit, as well as those wanting to maintain a dog that is already in peak physical condition. The course also teaches how massage can promote healing in a dog with an acute or chronic condition which has made fitness more challenging. Online explanations and videos demonstrate canine massage that support fitness. This course consists of 4 Modules, each with a 32 to 50 minute video, 2 to 3 downloads, an open-book quiz to test your understanding of the materials and a Certificate of Completion.

$179.00

Book Reviews from Dog Experts

“Canine Massage for the Athlete in Every Dog is a MUST HAVE book for dog lovers and those who are considering becoming a canine massage therapist. In this compelling work, C. Sue Furman, PhD, interweaves telling photos, engrossing diagrams, and highly readable text, seamlessly integrating science, experience, and wisdom. Never before has a book about massage grabbed and held my attention so thoroughly from cover to cover, further stoking my enthusiasm for the art of massage, which I include on nearly all of my patients. Whether you massage one dog or hundreds, know what you're doing and why. This book will give you the firm footing you need to begin with the basics. In so doing, it opens the door to a world of hands-on healing practices grounded in science.”
— Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, DABMA, FAAMA

Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State University Center for Comparative and Integrative Pain Medicine. Founder and Director, Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians Program, Colorado State University

"...Balance Your Dog is versatile and comprehensive enough to meet the needs of anyone from those wanting to learn canine massage for their pets, to serious students of canine massage who plan to make massage therapy part of their life's work..."
— Rhonda Reich, M.A., C.M.T., E.M.T.

Animal Program Coordinator, Boulder College of Massage Therapy

"Whether you are a student looking for a reference text or a dog owner who wants to massage your pet, Balance Your Dog is what you want ~ Thorough, technical and yet easily understandable, this book is simply wonderful."
— Jocelyne Gagne, CKC & AKC Conformation Judge

"Dr. C. Sue Furman has provided the reader with the most comprehensive book on the study and methods of canine massage. All canine athletes will thank her for creating this most beneficial book!"

— Bonnie Lee, AKC Obedience Judge

"Dr. C. Sue Furman combines her expertise in canine anatomy with her intense love for dogs in a winning combination. This book...is the definitive guide on canine massage."

— Arden Moore

Best-selling author of multiple books on pets, host for the award winning, longest running pet podcast, Oh Behave!, (recommended by Oprah), Master Pet First Aid/CPR Instructor and Fear Free Certified Professional.

"Massage is one of the most powerful ways to relax and heal our dogs. In this book, author Dr. C. Sue Furman provides a whole-istic approach to canine massage and effectively puts that power into your hands."

— Chris Zink, DVM, Ph.D. DACVP DACVSMR CCRT CVSMT CVA

Dr. Zink was instrumental in establishing the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation as the newest specialty in veterinary medicine. Chris has obtained over 200 titles in Agility, Obedience, Conformation, Tracking, Hunt Tests, Barn Hunt, Nosework, Coursing, and Rally on dogs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, and Herding groups.