How to Massage Your Dog [Hardcover]

Jane Buckle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 1995

Do you have a couch-potato pooch who needs stimulating? A hyperactive hound who you'd like to get to relax? Find the advice you need, as well as a good dose of humor and charm, in How To Massage Your Dog.

As this letter from Mandy the Mutt, a satisfied dog, says, "I was a little skeptical when you started touching me in this new manner, but I must admit it is very relaxing and does help take my mind off our regular trips to the veterinarian.... With many woofs of pleasure, yours faithfully."
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

It's a dog-eat-dog world out there, and our canine companions are feeling the stresses of modern living, too. Less time outdoors, less space to romp in, and worst of all, less time with their owners. How to Massage Your Dog is the perfect antidote. What better way to relax and bond than with a slow back massage? Rover will feel good, you'll feel good, and the stresses of the day will melt away. In How to Massage Your Dog you'll learn

• When to Massage Your Dog
• Massage Technique II: Thumb Strokes
• Fast Back Massage
• Massage for Skeptical Dogs
• Massage for Adopted Dogs
• Massage by Children
• Massage on Thanksgiving and Other Holidays

and much, much more! How to Massage Your Dog is an educating, entertaining and endearing book for any dog owner.

From the Back Cover

Do you have a couch-potato pooch who needs stimulating? A hyperactive hound who you'd like to get to relax? Find the advice you need, as well as a good dose of humor and charm, in How To Massage Your Dog.

As this letter from Mandy the Mutt, a satisfied dog, says, "I was a little skeptical when you started touching me in this new manner, but I must admit it is very relaxing and does help take my mind off our regular trips to the veterinarian.... With many woofs of pleasure, yours faithfully."
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 88 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (October 2, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876056451
• ISBN-13: 978-0876056455
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,716,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great cartoons, but no usable info, March 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Massage Your Dog (Hardcover)

I was severely disappointed with book. It has entertaining cartoons, with virtually no usable information for individuals wishing to take the subject seriously, or even just wishing to get good basic info on canine massage.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple introduction to beginning massage for your dog, December 5, 1999

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"rjudith" - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Massage Your Dog (Hardcover)

An amusing little book that is useful in helping the loving dog owner give and receive physical relaxation from their pet. It isn't a medical or chiropractic guide to the canine but rather has humorous cartoons and three simple techniques to get started in massaging your dog. A conversation starter and an interesting inexpensive gift for the Holidays. Origins stores are featuring this @ list price with dog biscuits as a Christmas gift.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing & for the Dogs, January 18, 2007

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J. Chew "chewj" (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Massage Your Dog (Hardcover)

I agree with the other reviewers that the pictures in this book are good, but they are probably the highlight in a very basic and intuitive book that provides very little information. I happen to be a licensed massage therapist, so I may be a little hard when it comes to critiquing this book, but the book suggests using OIL to massage your dog! I can't imagine my dogs enjoying that, plus they have plenty of oil on their coats that you shouldn't need that. I would not reccommend this book because you can basically figure out most of these techniques on your own. Take a lot at other books that are published on the subject. It's not worth the money or the money to ship.