Author's note
Foreword
The wolf & the domestic dog
Historical background
Muscles & joints
The Well-Being of your dog
When to massage
When to use stretching
When to avoid massage & stretching
Massage
Summary
Warming up
Stretching
Summary
Remember
Illustrations
Photographs
Index

The dog is truly man's best friend. It is loyal. It neither judges nor criticizes our behavior. It makes us feel loved and important. We enjoy the company we gain from the relationship with our dog. There is mutual dependence and exchange. For this reason many dog owners have a desire to give something back in caring for their dogs in the best possible way.

Massage and stretching build contact between you and your dog in a natural way. Massage is an enjoyable way of strengthening the bond with your family dog. Apart from the physical and psychological effects, you familiarize the dog with being handled and this can be of great value in other situations.

As a dog owner you can massage and stretch your dog's muscles regularly. This enables your dog to maintain good health longer through life and improves the quality of your dog's life. The risk of injury is substantially reduced and you may be able to detect changes in your dog's heath before they can be seen.

Massage and stretching will give you a happy and healthy canine friend. Your dog will want a massage and will no longer be content with random rubbing and neither will you.

In this colorful book you will learn the basics of dog massage and stretching in a simple step by step manual. The authors Kerstin Haase and Jorn Oleby are licensed dog physiotherapists and treat dogs with muscle, tendon, joint and cartilage related problems. They are also much appreciated lecturers and give courses in massage and stretching. Jorn Oleby is a qualified sports and health instructor for humans. Kerstin Haase is an experienced dog breeder and gives courses in obedience.

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