Kernow K9 Clinical Massage Therapy

05/03/2026

Team Ginger had their massages last week 🧡. Oscar has retired from agility competitions now at full height but still keeps in shape to take part and smash the Anysize rounds. Bailey tackles the agility courses at warp speed and with the enthusiasm that only a spaniel can harness!!
Both are now set for the up coming season to start and I'm looking forward to celebrating their successes this year 🎉

04/03/2026

It was so lovely to work with Martha and River last week (although judging by the look on River's face the feeling wasn't entirely mutual 🫣). Both girls were carrying some areas of tension which were released during the session. Martha can now continue to enjoy retirement comfortably and River is all set for when her owner returns to agility.

03/03/2026

Foxy is a lovely young girl who had surgery on her elbows last year. She's made a fantastic recovery and is living her best life now. She has regular maintenance massage to help identify and rectify any niggles before they become bigger issues.
When I first started working with her she was very cautious but now often presents areas for me to work on.
See you next month gorgeous girl

02/03/2026

This miserable weather we've been having recently can really affect our dogs health and mobility. The damp can increase arthritic discomfort and wet weather can mean reduced walks resulting in more periods of inactivity leading to stiff joints and muscles.
Dear Uist isn't a fan of the damp weather and has been feeling a bit creeky recently. It was lovely to spend an hour with him last week, releasing several areas of tightness, which should make him feel more comfortable again.

27/02/2026

I've not seen FlipFlop for a couple of years now and a lot has changed in the time.
Sadly she had to have surgery to repair the cruciate ligaments in both of her knees, and has since been diagnosed with elbow dysplasia. Over the last few months her owner noticed that she was looking a bit stiff and not as comfortable as normal.
At our recent session I found a few sore and tight areas which I was able to address and hopefully she will be more flexible and fluid now.

26/02/2026

Newton is quite a vocal dog and likes to provide a running commentary of my efforts throughout the session, and this last one was no different!! A very handsome and elegant tri-pawd, he often carries tension through his remaining hind leg and back.
Thankfully there were only a couple of areas that needed some attention, and hopefully he will be feeling a little more comfortable now.

25/02/2026

Working with animals is a very humbling experience. A session always starts with the intention and desire to improve things for the dog I'm working with. However every so often what I want, and hope for isn't in alignment with the dog I'm with and this was very obvious at my recent session with Rupert. I've been working with Rupert for years and this session started like all our previous ones, but it soon became apparent that we weren't on the same page that day. He was unsettled and kept himself at arms length. Whilst I wanted to get some massage done it couldn't be at the expense of the trust we had built up. So I waited to see if he would offer any areas to me for massage and once it was obvious he wasn't interested I did the only thing left and called time on the session.
Massage, or any form of touch, should always be with consent and with trust in mind. There' no room for ego!!
Hopefully by the time our next session comes around Rupert will feel more receptive to a bit of massage and we can continue to help maintain his mobility and comfort.

24/02/2026

24/02/2026

I saw Lochy last week for a maintenance session. She'd had some lameness at the end of last year and has gradually built back up to normal duties since then, so a check was booked in to make sure that she didn't have any niggles brewing. She's a working spaniel so is always on the go and isn't always a fan of staying still for the massage. However this time it was lovely to feel her really relax.
Such a lovely girl x

23/02/2026

It was so lovely to see Freddie last week. His owner said that he has lost his hearing over the last month or so and that he seems to have aged suddenly. After a bit of an anxious start for him, he was able to relax and let me release some of the tight areas he had. Hopefully after a restful weekend he is feeling more sprightly again.

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

I love my sessions with Nigel. I've been seeing him regularly since 2020 after he was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia, to help release areas of tension and compensation. He's great at communication and has a wide range of ear positions to help me understand how he feels.
The ear position in this photo clearly says "hand over the treats lady" 😂