CN75: Canine Massage and Fitness for Owners and Trainers
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This course has been approved by the CCPDT for (8) CEUs for Trainers and (5.5) CEUs for Behavior Consultants.
This 2-day course will teach you how to properly work on your dog using Caninology’s guide to canine massage and bodywork. You will receive personalized instruction from experienced professionals utilizing a unique blend of canine sports massage, soft tissue release and stretching techniques. The class is presented with loads of hands-on practical experience supplemented by video clips, multimedia presentations and bone specimens. Proper handling of the dog, correct body mechanics and safe bodywork techniques are strongly emphasized throughout.
Audience
This course is appropriate for a variety of individuals. Sporting dog owners will benefit not only by learning the techniques, but by learning how to utilize bodywork as a regular assessment of their dog’s condition. It helps foster the bond between dog and human, allowing the use of this modality on a regular basis. Trainers will find that these techniques will help dogs under their guidance, especially as they advance in their training. For those considering working professionally in the field of canine bodywork, it provides an in-depth overview as to what is really involved. Overall, the dog is the winner with improved health care, performance, comfort and communication.
This class runs from 8:30am–4:30pm daily with 30 minutes for lunch.
Learning the techniques is not the only important aspect of canine bodywork. This course also covers:
- Locating Surface Anatomy
- Common Areas of Stress
- Muscles Addressed During Session
- Massage/Bodywork Techniques
- Encouraging Communication & Interaction During Session
- Stretching Techniques
- Improving Your Eye for Gait and Conformation Assessment
- Correct Body Mechanics
- Differentiating Between Normal and Pain Responses
Participants must be comfortable working around dogs.
Required Materials (included in tuition):
Course Manual
Course Visual Presentation
A $350 deposit is required to hold your spot in a course – the remainder of the tuition is due at least 45 days prior to the course start date. The $350 deposit is nonrefundable and nontransferable, and is credited to the total tuition for the course. Confirmation letters, course outlines, required pre-study (if applicable), directions and lodging options will be sent when the $350 deposit has been received.
This course has been approved by the CCPDT for (8) CEUs for Trainers and (5.5) CEUs for Behavior Consultants.
This 2-day course will teach you how to properly work on your dog using Caninology’s guide to canine massage and bodywork. You will receive personalized instruction from experienced professionals utilizing a unique blend of canine sports massage, soft tissue release and stretching techniques. The class is presented with loads of hands-on practical experience supplemented by video clips, multimedia presentations and bone specimens. Proper handling of the dog, correct body mechanics and safe bodywork techniques are strongly emphasized throughout.
Audience
This course is appropriate for a variety of individuals. Sporting dog owners will benefit not only by learning the techniques, but by learning how to utilize bodywork as a regular assessment of their dog’s condition. It helps foster the bond between dog and human, allowing the use of this modality on a regular basis. Trainers will find that these techniques will help dogs under their guidance, especially as they advance in their training. For those considering working professionally in the field of canine bodywork, it provides an in-depth overview as to what is really involved. Overall, the dog is the winner with improved health care, performance, comfort and communication.
This class runs from 8:30am–4:30pm daily with 30 minutes for lunch.
Learning the techniques is not the only important aspect of canine bodywork. This course also covers:
- Locating Surface Anatomy
- Common Areas of Stress
- Muscles Addressed During Session
- Massage/Bodywork Techniques
- Encouraging Communication & Interaction During Session
- Stretching Techniques
- Improving Your Eye for Gait and Conformation Assessment
- Correct Body Mechanics
- Differentiating Between Normal and Pain Responses
Participants must be comfortable working around dogs.
Required Materials (included in tuition):
Course Manual
Course Visual Presentation
A $350 deposit is required to hold your spot in a course – the remainder of the tuition is due at least 45 days prior to the course start date. The $350 deposit is nonrefundable and nontransferable, and is credited to the total tuition for the course. Confirmation letters, course outlines, required pre-study (if applicable), directions and lodging options will be sent when the $350 deposit has been received.