Do You Know How To Give Your Dog A Massage?

You can pamper your four-legged friend with a massage. He loves that and it’s good for him. 

Dogs give back in excess every minute spent on them without asking for anything. You can pamper your four-legged friend with a massage . He loves that and it’s good for him.

Then you will find various tips that  can be very helpful.

Why you should give your dog a massage

Not only you, your dog will enjoy a relaxing massage as well, as it has various physical and emotional benefits.

The main benefits of a dog massage are:

• Improves circulation. The massage dilates the blood vessels and allows the blood to flow better. This is a great way to improve your dog’s cardiovascular health.

• Reduces anxiety and stress. Dogs go through various situations in which they are stressed or fearful. For example, boredom and lack of exercise.
• Recognize diseases. Sometimes you may notice a swelling, puncture, or other sign of illness during a massage.
• During a massage, the body releases the hormone oxytocin.  This hormone, also known as the love or happiness hormone, strengthens the bond with your dog and makes him happy.
• Friendship becomes more intimate,  coexistence improves. Your dog will reward you for the valuable time you give him!

How is the massage performed?

Then we will explain to you how a massage is performed correctly. Follow these simple steps:

• Relaxation: Find a comfortable place for your dog to relax. The temperature should be comfortable. Start by scratching your dog,  you probably know the places where he especially loves it.
• Start at the neck. Gently massage your dog’s neck using circular motions.
• Then you continue with the shoulders, the dog should lie quietly and relax.
• Slide from the shoulders to the rib cage and on to the back legs.
• Then return to the back and finish the massage on the front legs. If your dog doesn’t like people touching his tail, respect that.
• If he falls asleep during or after the massage, don’t wake him up, let him enjoy it.

Benefits of massage in specific places

Various studies suggest that each part of a dog’s body that is massaged has certain physical and emotional benefits:

• Head:  The head scratching calms the nervous system and the stomach. 
• Ears: You can relieve your dog of stress and anxiety.
• Back: Restless and hyperactive dogs in particular benefit from a back massage.
• Belly: Here digestive problems can be alleviated.
• Paws: With a massage of the paws you can care for the joints and prevent infections.
• Chest: Promotes heart function and prevents heart disease.
• Legs: This can be used to increase your dog’s general well-being and self-confidence.
• Hind paws: In this area, massages improve flexibility and mobility.

Don’t forget to massage your dog, he will be grateful to you and coexistence will improve.