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02/11/2026

With Bonfire Night just around the corner, this is a brilliant post from the Canine Massage Therapy Centre.

Understanding how stress can affect our dogs during fireworks season, and how we can help them, makes such a big difference.

Highly recommend giving this a read and following for more information.

I will be sharing more of these posts, as well as other tips to help your dog this week.

31/10/2026

With Halloween and autumn in full flow, everything is looking very orange.

Here are some of the lovely dogs who come to see me for massage, whether it is for injury, pain management or sports maintenance.

30/10/2026

As someone who works with dogs and travel with my own regularly, this is an issue close to my heart. I’ve experienced first-hand the need to travel to the UK for veterinary investigations and treatment that weren’t available here in Guernsey.

Our island vets work incredibly hard to provide excellent care, however sometimes specialist investigations, or treatment, require travelling to the mainland. This travel is simply part of getting animals the care they need.

I hope a practical solution can be found to make this process as smooth and accessible as possible for animals and their owners.

Read the full BBC Guernsey article below. 👇

🐾 Some Guernsey pet owners say this winter's ferry schedule could add hundreds of pounds to the cost of travelling to the UK.

From 1 November, most Brittany Ferries sailings to Portsmouth will travel via Cherbourg, meaning pets may need an Animal Health Certificate, even if they remain on board and do not enter France.

Owners have raised concerns about the extra costs and the impact on those travelling for competitions or specialist veterinary treatment, while officials say work is ongoing to explore possible exemptions.

Read more 🔗👇

29/10/2026

Coco first came to see me with very slight front-leg lameness. Following her massage treatment, she went on to enjoy some lovely results in the breed ring, and I was so pleased to hear the news!

Movement is an important part of breed showing, as judges look at how a dog moves from the front, behind and side. Canine massage may help dogs move more comfortably, giving them the opportunity to show themselves at their best.

Congratulations to Coco and her owner, Nikki. Thank you for sharing the good news. It’s lovely to see how she is getting on.

For more info about canine massage, pop me a message.

06/10/2026

Sometimes, a dog’s pain or discomfort is easy to spot - for example, through lameness.

I was delighted to help Max, who was one of my case studies during my training. Seeing the difference in him, and then followed by his recent success, was truly the icing on the cake.

If your dog is experiencing lameness or other signs of pain or discomfort, please get in touch to find out how I may be able to help.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Today is National Black Dog Day 🖤

Black Dog Day is to raise awareness about the unique challenges black dogs face in rescues, and to encourage their adoption, as black dogs are often overlooked.

Comment photos of your black dogs below ⬇️

29/09/2026

As dogs get older, it’s completely normal for their bodies to change. They may move a little more slowly, take longer to get comfortable, or become less enthusiastic about some of the things they used to love.

Canine massage can be a lovely way to support an older dog’s comfort and overall wellbeing. Gentle, appropriate techniques can help maintain mobility, encourage circulation, help with those aches and pains, and provide some much-needed relaxation.

It’s not about trying to make an older dog feel young again - it’s about helping them stay comfortable, mobile and enjoying life for as long as possible.

If your oldie is starting to slow down, canine massage may be something worth exploring alongside their veterinary care.

📩 Get in touch to find out more

P.S. He doesn’t look it, but Donut is 11.5 years old!

11/09/2026

Looking forward to going down to Beau Sejour on Sunday 20th September to talk all things clinical canine massage therapy.

I will also have a stock of Better Hydration and Riaflex, and can also chat about Hoopers and Agility training.

More information here:
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08/09/2026

Today is National Pet Memorial Day. It is a day dedicated to our lovely pets who are no longer with us 🩵

This is Pickle. Pickle was the dog who brought us into the world of dog training, dog sports and canine massage.

In 2013, Pickle fell off Fort Le Marchant, and landed screaming in pain. We rushed him to the vets, where we were told he had no internal bleeding, no broken bones and he was "fine". After some time, we knew he still wasn't feeling good, so took him to see Ren Glass (Canine Motion Dog Massage Therapy) who found lots of scar tissue and muscular strains from the incident.

After one treatment, Pickle was like a different dog. He was so much happier, more energetic and back to himself. He continued to have massage treatments whenever we could, and he lived to be 14.5 years old.

Pickle was the one who changed everything.

Share your photos in the comments, I'd love to hear about the dog that changed everything for you.