Your Appointment
Your dog will be treated using the Lenton Method® of Clinical Canine Massage, following two years of specialist training in:
- Advanced Palpation
- Body Mapping
- The Four Disciplines of Massage
- The Seven Treatment Protocols
This training allows me to accurately assess muscular health, identify areas of discomfort and tailor treatment to your dog’s individual needs.
Appointment times are flexible and arranged by appointment. Please get in touch to discuss availability and book a time that suits you and your dog.
Before Your Appointment
Before treatment can begin, veterinary consent is required to ensure clinical canine massage is safe and appropriate for your dog.
Under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 2015, animal musculoskeletal therapists must obtain permission from a veterinary surgeon before treating dogs with existing medical conditions or those under veterinary care.
How to obtain veterinary consent
- Download the Veterinary Consent Form using the button below.
- Complete the owner section.
- Ask your vet to complete and sign the veterinary section.
- Return the completed form by email before your appointment, or bring it with you to your first visit.
- Book your dog’s initial assessment once the form has been completed.
What Happens During Treatment?
I use a methodical, whole-body approach to treating muscular and fascial dysfunction personalised and adapted to your dog.
Every dog is treated at their own pace.
There is no rush. Your dog’s comfort and wellbeing always come first, and treatment is adapted to suit their personality, confidence and needs.
After Your Appointment
After treatment, many dogs are relaxed and may seem sleepy or quieter than usual. Others become brighter, more playful or move more freely. Every dog responds differently, and their response may vary after each session.
You might also notice:
- Your dog drinking more water than usual
- Improvements in movement over the following 24–48 hours
- Changes in posture or gait as muscles begin to relax
When will I see a difference?
Many dogs show noticeable improvements within the first one to three treatment sessions. Every dog is different, however, and the number of treatments needed depends on their age, condition and individual needs. Some dogs benefit from a single treatment, while others with longer-term or more complex conditions may benefit from a course of treatment followed by occasional maintenance sessions.
If your dog isn’t showing the improvements we’d expect after the first three to four sessions, we’ll discuss the next steps together. This may include referring you back to your veterinary surgeon or recommending other complementary therapies, such as hydrotherapy, where appropriate.
Home Visits
Appointments take place in your dog’s own home, where they can relax in familiar surroundings. Treating dogs in an environment where they feel safe and comfortable helps create a calm, positive experience for both you and your dog.
I cover Dorset, South and West Somerset.
Treatment Prices
Initial consultation (up to 90 minutes) £50.00
Includes:
- Full consultation
- Gait and postural analysis and hands-on assessment
- Clinical massage treatment
- Aftercare advice
Follow-up/Maintenance Treatment (up to 60 minutes) £40.00
Includes:
- Progress review
- Clinical massage treatment
- Updated aftercare advice
Additional travel costs may apply over 15 miles from Broadmayne, which will be discussed at the time of booking
Payment is required at the time of treatment or in advance. Bank transfer, card or cash are accepted forms of payment.
Ready to help your dog move more comfortably?
Every dog is unique, and every treatment plan is tailored to them. My aim is always to help your dog become more comfortable, confident and able to enjoy everyday life. If you’d like to discuss how clinical canine massage could help your dog, I’d be happy to hear from you.