Workshops


Support your dog’s comfort, mobility and wellbeing while strengthening your bond. Whether your dog is aging, living with chronic conditions or perfectly healthy, massage is a wonderful way to keep them feeling their best.
This workshop will help you to:
Understand your dog’s body and spot potential issues early
Learn simple massage techniques and range of motion exercises
Build confidence in supporting your dog through all life stages
What You’ll Learn
Day 1 – Humans only (10am–1:30pm)
Identify major muscle groups and skeletal landmarks
Recognise subtle signs of muscle discomfort
Practice basic massage techniques
Day 2 – Humans + Dogs (choose 10am–12pm, 2pm–4pm or home visit)
Bring your dog: 2 sessions (am or pm) on site, or a personal home visit (+$50)
Practice a full-body therapeutic massage
Learn passive range of motion (PROM) exercises
Receive hands-on guidance and feedback
What You’ll Take Home
An Owner’s Guide Workshop Manual with video links to help you practice what you've learned
Practical skills you can use daily
A sense of relaxation and a deeper bond with your dog
Details & Booking
Please complete the enquiry form below for bookings
Cost: $250 per person (dogs attend Day 2)
Location: Raumati South
Home visits for Day 2 to help anxious or excitable dogs ($50 additional fee)
Upcoming workshop dates:
31st Jan-1st Feb 2026 - 5 spaces available
21st-22nd March 2026 - 6 spaces available
Future workshops TBC
*Please note: these workshops are NOT a certification and will NOT qualify you to practice canine massage professionally*
2-Day Hands-On Workshops
The Owner's Guide to Canine Therapeutic Massage
Enquiry Form
Based in Raumati South for home visits across the Kāpiti Coast and Wellington region.
In-person workshops:
"The Owner's Guide to Canine Therapeutic Massage".
Email: coastalcanines.nz@gmail.com
Call: 021 279 3844



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