Canine Massage: A Practical Guide [ILLUSTRATED] (Spiral-bound)

by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt (Author), Shari L. Seymour (Author)

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Product Description
By following the step-by-step instructions offered in this book, owners and handlers will learn how to identify and treat the problems any dog is likely to have en route from puppyhood to old age. The information is so clearly presented in words and pictures that nonprofessionals will be able to master the massage techniques they need to help alleviate soreness and pain as well as apply relaxation and maintenance routines to further their dog's well being.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 224 pages
• Publisher: Howell Books (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876053401
• ISBN-13: 978-0876053409
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,616,693 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book :-), December 15, 2000

By	"agilejester" (New York USA) - See all my reviews

I highly recommend this book. My dog is involved in agility and I got this book to help with her sore muscles. It seems to really help plus it has brought us even closer. The techniques are easy to understand and well illustrated. To do a full massage takes about 30 minutes and gives your arms a great workout.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Review of "Canine Massage- A Practical Guide", November 8, 2000

By	"blondie11776" (Pennsylvania, United States) - See all my reviews

From looking through and reading a few key chapters in this book, I found it to be a helpful and enjoyable read. It gave me a nice review of important definitions, structures, and functions of the canine anatomy. I did, however, think the anatomy drawings could be a little in depth, but that was not a major issue to me. If interested in canine PT or just in giving your faithful companion a relaxing massage, this would be a great book to add to your library!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent comprehensive guide, February 2, 2003

By A Customer

This is an excellent comprehensive guide to canine massage. Topics listed in the table of contents are addressed in depth. Photos help to demonstrate the massage techniques described.
Mr. Hourdebaigt also has made a 90 min. video to complement this text. I haven't seen it but I am planning on ordering it. If the video is anywhere near as good as the book, it will be great addition.