Workshops

I love getting hands on with dogs, it's a wonderful feeling to be able to connect and to bring comfort to our furry friends. But my mission goes beyond treating dogs - it’s also about empowering the people who love them.

I believe that informed, confident owners are a powerful force in improving their dog’s quality of life, especially when dealing with age-related or chronic conditions. But even if you have a fit and healthy dog, I'm sure you will want them to stay that way, and massage is a great way to help them do that!

Coastal Canines is proud to introduce:

"The Owner's Guide to Canine Therapeutic Massage"

This will be a 2-day workshop:

Day 1 - human only - 10am to 1.30pm. By the end of this session you will be able to identify major muscle groups and skeletal landmarks on a dog, spot subtle signs of muscle discomfort and understand the basic massage techniques.

Day 2 - human and dog - 10am to 1pm. You will bring along your own dog and put into practice what you have learned by giving your dog a full body therapeutic massage. In addition you will learn passive range of motion (PROM) exercises.

At the end of the workshop, you will leave with an Owner's Guide Workshop Manual, a sense of relaxation and a deeper bond with your canine companion.

The workshop costs $250. If your dog is unable to attend Day 2, alternative arrangements can be made, Please complete the Expression of Interest form below to find out more or to book your space on this workshop.

The next workshop will be held on: 27th-28th September 2025.

*Please note: these workshops are NOT a certification and will NOT qualify you to practice canine massage professionally*

In-person Workshop

The Owner's Guide to Canine Therapeutic Massage