If a dog salon/spa or a doggie daycare offered massage services for your dog by a certified canine massage therapist, would you be interested?
What price would you consider "reasonable" for a 10-15 minute "relaxation" massage, versus a 20-30 minute "deep tissue" massage? Which would you be more likely to request?
If you saw positive results in your dog's behavior, muscle tone, or movement as a result, would you be likely to continue it as an ongoing routine, or more of a "once in a while" puppy perk?
2007-01-16 03:06:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I think it's wonderful. I have a 10 year old beagle and she actually has had a free massage from a canine massage therapist at a dog park. It really helped her arthritis.
I think anywhere between $25.00 and $50.00 is a fair price, depending on where you live.
2007-01-16 03:19:30 · answer #1 · answered by sidneyv123 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would be wary in terms of a deep tissue massage, because a dog can't really tell you when it is too deep and hurts, so I would request a relaxation massage.....for 15 minutes, I would pay $10. Since I massage my dog a lot on my own, I would probably only have the professional do it every once in awhile as a nice little treat.
2007-01-16 03:55:25 · answer #2 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take mine. All dogs love being rubbed. I'd probably pay 50-75 cents a minute for a dog massage. I would go for a deep tissue massage. I would probably get the dog massaged once in a while. As a treat, the dog would get a relaxation massage.
2007-01-16 03:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by Laura C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We offer relaxation massages and T-Touch Therapy at the Pet Salon I work at. It is about 20 for 15 minutes. We're doing well with it.
2007-01-16 03:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by heartsonfire 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had an older rottweiler that had some hip and joint problems. one of the vet clinics in my area offered massages along with acupuncture. i used both of these services to keep my dog more comfortable on a day to day basis. the deep tissue massage seemed to help his back for a longer period of time than the relaxation massage. but the deep tissue along with the acupuncture helped him for 4 to 6 weeks. i saw positive results from these treatments but the cost was exhorbant and not something i could of handled for the lifetime of my dog.
2007-01-16 03:31:16 · answer #5 · answered by princess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the services at the spa, but there is a wonderful program called the "T" touch massage. You can go online and order the tape or DVD. My dogs love it!
2007-01-16 03:14:39 · answer #6 · answered by 5gr8k9s 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd take my dogs in once in a while. I give my old dog massages from time to time and not only does he clearly love it but it gets his old bones moving which makes me happy. It'd be cool to see what a pro could do.
2007-01-16 03:12:30 · answer #7 · answered by galinmcmahon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im sure it would do more good than harm. It is quite healthy to give your pooch a regular massage.
2007-01-16 03:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋