Greyhound massage and stretching for greyhound parents

About Course

This course has been developed specifically for greyhound parents. There are videos which will demonstrate a head-to-tail massage sequence and a series of stretches. We will also give you tips on photographing your dog so you can keep records on their muscle condition, lumps, bumps and scars. By keeping track of this information, you can then bring these changes to your vet’s attention.

Course Content

Opening remarks

Opening remarks

00:40

Explanation of acupressure and learning outcomes
This module explains acupressure and outlines the learning outcomes from the course

Massage and stretching benefits and when you should NOT massage
Regular massage and stretching provide a number of benefits for your greyhound, let's review these and then understand the circumstances when it is best to avoid massage.

Preparing yourself for a massage session
It's important for you to focus exclusively on your dog's massage session; this can be difficult in today's busy world. In this lesson, let's run through a simple relaxation exercise to help you prepare for your greyhound's massage. Then we'll cover tips on setting up for your massage and practising your massage pressure.

The massage sequence
The head-to-toe massage sequence for greyhounds

The massage sequence – here’s a one-page outline for you to print
Greyhound massage sequence

11:12
Additional video – effleurage

00:21
Additional video – head and ears

00:55
Additional video – cheeks

00:05
Additional video – shoulders

00:15
Additional video – cupping of forelegs and running hand off the paw

00:18
Additional video – raking of the ribs

00:25
Additional video – belly strokes

00:11
Addiitional video – slow circles around the rump

00:14
Additional video – hind leg cupping

00:14

Stretches for greyhounds
In this module, we demonstrate and explain the stretches for your greyhound

The stretching sequence – here’s a one page outline for you to print
Shoulder, hind leg, belly & toe stretches

07:32
Treat stretches to the side

00:37
Treat stretches looking up and down

07:32
Additional video – shoulder range of motion

00:27
Additional video – shoulder rotation

00:23
Additional video – hind leg range of motion

00:17
Additional video – side stretch

00:13
Additional video – sideways stretch to neck stretch upwards

00:31
Additional video – neck stretch down

00:03

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Opening remarks

Opening remarks

Explanation of acupressure and learning outcomes This module explains acupressure and outlines the learning outcomes from the course

Explaining acupressure and the learning outcomes for this course

Draft Lesson

Massage and stretching benefits and when you should NOT massage Regular massage and stretching provide a number of benefits for your greyhound, let's review these and then understand the circumstances when it is best to avoid massage.

The benefits of dog massage

The benefits of stretching

Situations when you should NOT massage & stretch your greyhound

Be relaxed and ready for massage

Other pre-massage considerations

An explanation of massage pressure and how to practice

Practice your massage pressure

The massage sequence The head-to-toe massage sequence for greyhounds

The massage sequence – here’s a one-page outline for you to print

Greyhound massage sequence

Additional video – effleurage

Additional video – head and ears

Additional video – cheeks

Additional video – shoulders

Additional video – cupping of forelegs and running hand off the paw

Additional video – raking of the ribs

Additional video – belly strokes

Addiitional video – slow circles around the rump

Additional video – hind leg cupping

Stretches for greyhounds In this module, we demonstrate and explain the stretches for your greyhound

The stretching sequence – here’s a one page outline for you to print

Shoulder, hind leg, belly & toe stretches

Treat stretches to the side

Treat stretches looking up and down

Additional video – shoulder range of motion

Additional video – shoulder rotation

Additional video – hind leg range of motion

Additional video – side stretch

Additional video – sideways stretch to neck stretch upwards

Additional video – neck stretch down

Keeping records In this module, we photograph our greyhounds and use the results to create a lump and bump record.

Photographing your dog for a lump and bump chart

What a lump and bump chart looks like

Table or floor for your massage? Kathleen explains working on a table vs the floor and how massaging at home differs from professional practice

Table vs Floor/Home vs Professional

Closing comments, thanks and credits

Final words of advice

Thanks and credits

Bloopers (Just for fun) You can't film a class and not have bloopers. I hope you enjoy these.

Bloopers

Explanation of acupressure and learning outcomes
This module explains acupressure and outlines the learning outcomes from the course

Massage and stretching benefits and when you should NOT massage
Regular massage and stretching provide a number of benefits for your greyhound, let's review these and then understand the circumstances when it is best to avoid massage.

The massage sequence
The head-to-toe massage sequence for greyhounds

Stretches for greyhounds
In this module, we demonstrate and explain the stretches for your greyhound

Keeping records
In this module, we photograph our greyhounds and use the results to create a lump and bump record.

Table or floor for your massage?
Kathleen explains working on a table vs the floor and how massaging at home differs from professional practice

Bloopers (Just for fun)
You can't film a class and not have bloopers. I hope you enjoy these.