Course Information
Registration period
Year-round Recruitment
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
0 Hour(s) 29 Minute(s)
Language
English
Taught by
Rob Robertson
Rating
Course Overview
Master Canine Massage: Techniques to Reduce Pain, Anxiety, and Improve Your Dog’s Quality of Life!
Canine Massage Therapy Certificate Course
Learn from Registered Massage Therapist, Energy Healer & Teacher Robert Robertson, owner of The Paw Spa K9 Solutions in Ottawa-Gatineau
Just like humans, dogs benefit immensely from massage—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Canine massage reduces stress and anxiety, improves circulation, relieves pain, and strengthens the bond between you and your dog. Whether your dog is a sport dog, working dog, in rehabilitation, or simply in need of relaxation, massage can transform their health and well-being.
In this comprehensive online course, you’ll learn how to give dogs a safe, effective, and deeply relaxing massage. You’ll master sports massage techniques, proper pressure application, and essential principles that apply to dogs of all breeds, ages, and activity levels. Whether you’re completely new to massage or a seasoned therapist, you’ll discover how simple and rewarding canine massage can be.
What you’ll learn:
Techniques for reducing pain, stress, and anxiety in dogs
Sports massage methods for agility, herding, flyball, sledding, and more
Rehabilitation strategies for injuries, post-surgery recovery, and rescue dogs
How to create the perfect environment for a canine massage session
Unique massage methods I use with my own dogs
How to safely and confidently assess a dog’s comfort and needs
Why this course is special:
Real-world video demonstrations featuring Bella, a beautiful Husky-Bulldog, and Shadow, a charming Miniature Schnauzer
Step-by-step lessons broken into easy-to-follow, single-topic modules
Lectures, hands-on exercises, and printable handouts for practical learning
Bonus materials to deepen your understanding and retain your skills
Guidance on starting your own canine massage business or adding this service to your existing practice
Over my 15+ years of experience treating both people and animals, I’ve helped countless dogs—from seniors easing arthritis pain to high-performance working dogs needing peak care. This course gives you the tools to do the same and create meaningful connections with every dog you meet.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to give any dog an incredible massage experience—helping them feel better, happier, and more connected to you.
Sign up today and give the gift of health, comfort, and joy to every dog you meet!
— Robert Robertson
Course Content
- 5 section(s)
- 13 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Anatomy & The Technique
- Section 2 Ribcage, Thoracic and Tail
- Section 3 Cervical and Appendages
- Section 4 Cool Down & Stretching
- Section 5 Certification Examination
What You’ll Learn
- Obtain the accredited Robertson's Canine Massage Therapy Certificate., Upon Course Completion you will have the techniques to give canine massage, You will learn to massage docile dogs that lie still and more active dogs, You will learn Canine massage techniques and essentials., You will Perform dog massage methods that are easy to do and get quick results., You will be able to massage dog feet, legs, tails, backs, shoulders, necks and heads., You will Gain a fundamental understanding of the field of dog massage and K9 anatomy., You will learn the benefits of canine massage., You will learn how to set the environment for ideal dog relaxation., You will learn when to use dog massage to encourage desired behaviors and reduce anxiety
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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AAnnie Mollica
yes, I enjoyed it.
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DDinorah Brignoni
The audio was too low and the visibility of the video was not the best.
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UUdemy User
Enjoyed this a lot especially the anatomy and seeing the dogs reaction to various techniques. Great course!
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AAsh hecker
Video angles good have been better
