A
helping
hand  for
every dog
Balanced Paws Canine Massage
serving
west and south metro Indianapolis, Indiana
and adjacent counties
Ann Tarvin
317-701-4329
Plainfield, IN 46168
balancedpaws{at}yahoo.com
Member: International
Association of Animal
Massage and Bodywork
What is dog massage?
Dog massage includes a
variety of techniques -- some centuries
old and others quite new. It has been used to calm show dogs, to
relieve pain in working dogs, and to increase energy and focus in
agility dogs. Now it is available to improve the quality of your
pet's life.
Each dog massage is different; it depends on the dog's needs
that day. Once dogs become familiar with massage, they are eager
to begin each session and they relax quickly and deeply. Often a
dog will "ask" for particular work by moving his body under the hands.
Massage is part of a complete wellness program for your
dog. A massage will relax muscles, invigorate circulation, and
stimulate key acupressure points. Massage does not substitute for
veterinary care, but complements it. Regular massage can often
bring important changes in your pet's condition to your attention so
that medical advice can be sought before the problem becomes advanced.
Who needs a massage?
Puppies
& Young Dogs
- Helps them accept handling by vets, groomers, etc.
- Improves socialization
- Increases trust of humans
- Eases tension of new growth stages
Adult Dogs
- Maintains optimum wellness
- Slows developing problems of old age
- Detects early changes that may signal injury or disease
Elderly Dogs
- Helps maintain mobility
- Stimulates circulation
- Reduces pain
Why do dogs need massage?
Massage is not petting. Massage is focused,
intentional,
and deliberate touch to balance, soothe, and energize. A
trained practitioner's hands become sensing devices that interact
with the dog to improve the dog's overall health and quality of life.
Our lives today are very different from our ancestors' lives;
our dogs' lives have changed greatly, too. Years ago, dogs often
labored at specific jobs like herding or pulling carts.
Otherwise, they roamed widely each day, chasing small animals and
scavenging for food. They got plenty of outdoor air and exercise,
but their lives were very short and harsh.
Dogs today live in much better conditions, but they are
often bored and underexercised. Massage can relax tension while also
stimulating both mind and body. It is especially helpful as our
animals' life spans lengthen. Our world has changed -- and our
pets' needs have changed with it.
Some benefits of dog massage:
- Comforts tired muscles & relieves pain
- Increases circulation
- Strengthens body by stimulating muscles
- Maintains & restores flexibility
- Increases dog's self-esteem & lessens behavioral issues
- Enhances body awareness
- Gains acceptance of touch, especially to paws
- Increases caretaker's awareness of changes in animal
- Empowers owners to work with & help their pets
- Enhances bonding & relationship with humans
- Gives back to dogs something they can't do for themselves
About Balanced Paws:
Ann Tarvin learned her dog massage
skills from canine massage pioneer
Jonathan Rudinger at the PetMassage Training and Research Institute in
Toledo, Ohio. She holds Practitioner and Instructor Level
Certificates in Dog Massage and also a Certificate in WaterWork for
dogs. She is a member of the International Association of Animal
Massage and Bodywork. Away from the massage table, she sometimes
makes homemade treats for her three dogs. Ann says what she likes
best is to make dogs happy.
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Coming soon!
Class:
Introduction to Dog Massage
Learn to massage your own
dog!
November 15, 1:00PM
to 3:00PM
Life Coach Dane &
Company,
2424 E Main, Plainfield
$35 per person, one dog per person
Class is limited to 6 participants
Pre-registration required -
please call or email
Ann also offers:
A
helping
hand for
every person
Certified:
 National Certification Board for
Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Member:
 Associated Bodywork & Massage
Professionals
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