Sharon O'Loughlin Clinical Canine Massage Therapy

22/03/2026

If you are coming to the lambing open day, pop by my stall and find out how massage can help your dog.
I'm not offering free muscular health checks today as it's a working farm but I'm happy to chat about any conditions your dogs have and how clinical canine massage can help.

20/03/2026

Here are some dates for your diary, come along and support these fantastic events, bring your dogs for a Free Muscular Health Check.

08/03/2026

Try changing it up with this fantastic ball exercise instead of mindlessly throwing a ball for your dog.
This is much better for their mind and reduces the force going through their bodies when they brake and do fast twists, turns and jumps when chasing a ball that is thrown. Help them protect their bodies.

Great exercise, thank you So Help Me Dog for sharing this best way to work with a ball🙏🐾🐾👌

04/03/2026

Apple urged you to seize the moment and "paws” right here! ❤️

She wants to know if you have checked out her bio to see if you can offer her a forever home. 🐶

Please click on the link below to read more about Apple’s personality and what she needs for her new family:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/animals/apple-2/

04/03/2026

Working Group – Strength, Power and Purpose

Working breeds were developed for pulling, guarding, drafting, and protection — jobs that require strength, stamina, and resilience.
That means their muscles take on significant load, whether they’re pulling, guarding, or performing athletic tasks.

Soft‑tissue considerations for Working dogs:
- Tight lumbar muscles from carrying weight through the back.
- Shoulder strain from pulling or bracing.
- Stiffness in large muscle groups due to sheer power output.

Massage can help reduce muscle fatigue, supports recovery, and keeps these impressive dogs moving with strength and confidence.
The Canine Massage Guild members help Working breeds stay strong, balanced, and comfortable.

Find a Therapist near you:
https://www.k9-massage.co.uk/find-a-therapist/

👉 What’s your favourite Working breed and why?
We’d love to hear your stories.

03/03/2026

The month of love may have passed, but this love story remains. ❤️

Monty and Nug Nug are the ultimate duo when it comes to pairing. 😍

They rest together, smooch and gaze at each other longingly when not side by side.💗

Nug Nug needs Monty's help when she is unsure, and in return, she lets him have all the toys! Sharing is caring! 🤣

Could you open your heart and home to this pair? Why have one when you can have two! 🫶

Monty & Nug Nug are looking for the following type of home 🏡
✅️ They can live with children aged 13+
✅️ They can live with another sighthound pending successful meets at the sanctuary.
✅️ Private, secure garden with a minimum 6ft fence.

If you are interested in applying for this gorgeous pair, please click on the link below:

https://oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk/animals/monty-nug-nug/

Please share 🙏❤️

28/02/2026

27/02/2026

People often think that because puppies and young dogs, are not fully grown, they are fine, healthy and pain & issue free. It is not just senior dogs that have issues with muscular health or chronic conditions. In the same way as children & young adults are not always healthy because of their age.

26/02/2026

Have a read of this, observe your dog and if any of it is recognisable about your dog, please reach out, I can help them be more comfortable
Email: info@soloclinicalcaninemassage.com

Pain doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it whispers.
It shows up in the small things first.
• A subtle change in gait
• A shift in posture
• A dip in performance
• A change in behaviour
• A difference in everyday activities
These are the 5 principles of pain we look at within Canine Massage Guild.
Because pain isn’t just about limping.
It’s about patterns. Compensation. Micro-changes that build over time.
Dogs are incredibly good at coping.
Which means it’s our job to be incredibly good at noticing.

Pain doesn’t present the same way in every dog;
An orthopaedic issue won’t look the same as soft tissue restriction. A puppy won’t present like a senior.

Each day this week, we’ll look at these 5 principles through a different focus:
• Orthopaedic
• Soft tissue
• Puppy
• Adult
• Senior
• Anxiety
Same framework. Different perspective.
The goal?
To help you see the small changes before they become big ones. Small observations. Big impact.

Download a free copy of the 5 Principles of Pain
https://www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/the-5-principles-of-pain/

25/02/2026

It is with a huge sense of gratitude & pride that I'm sitting here today, reflecting on the last 12 months🫶🙏🐾
🐾 Today my Clinical Canine Massage Therapy Clinic celebrates it's 1st year in business
🐾 I'd like to thank all of my supporters, dog guardians and dogs who have trusted me, each dog has their own unique story. From the senior dogs rediscovering ease of movement, to the sporting dogs fine‑tuning their performance, to the anxious souls learning that touch can be safe again… each case has been a privilege to support.
🐾 Clinical canine massage is so much more than a treatment. It’s a partnership. It’s listening to what a dog’s body is saying, working collaboratively with their wider care team, and celebrating every small win — the easier rise, the smoother stride, the deeper sleep, the brighter eyes.

That is why I'm REALLY EXCITED to announce that from the 1st March 2026 that I'm transitioning to my Clinical Canine Massage Therapy business full time and I'll be able to help more dogs feel more comfortable in their own skin.

Watch this space for more exciting news

05/02/2026

As well as Canine Clinical Massage Therapy I'm also insured to practice Reiki on humans and animals. Reiki works on anxious dogs and those animals who are sensitive to new touch or new people working with them. I'm also building my experience in working with horses.

Often I'm able to use Reiki as a bespoke treatment or a way to gain trust and a route to massage therapy on dogs.

If you think your animal could benefit from Reiki, please reach out:
Info@solocanineclinicalmassage.com

🐾 World Animal Reiki Day – 5th February 🐾

Today we join practitioners and animal lovers around the world in honouring World Animal Reiki Day. This special day is dedicated to raising awareness of the gentle, supportive nature of Reiki for animals and recognising animals as powerful spiritual teachers in our lives.

From beloved pets to animals in shelters, sanctuaries and the wild, Reiki offers a calm, respectful way to support wellbeing, connection and trust. On this day, we celebrate all those who share Reiki with animals - and the wisdom, presence and unconditional love animals share with us in return.

With gratitude for all animals and those who care for them 💚

Did you know UK Reiki Federation Animal Reiki Practitioner and Animal Reiki Master Teacher membership is now available? Find out more here: https://www.reikifed.co.uk/more-about-animal-reiki/

03/02/2026

🦴 World Orthopaedic Day
Orthopaedic health in dogs isn’t one-dimensional — and great outcomes rarely come from one modality alone.

At CMG, we champion a multi-modal, collaborative approach to canine care. When skilled professionals work together, dogs benefit from more rounded, sustainable results.
Alongside clinical canine massage, this team may include:
• Veterinary surgeons
• Veterinary physiotherapists
• Hydrotherapists
• Canine chiropractors / osteopaths
• Veterinary nurses
• Behaviourists
• Pain management specialists
The list goes on!
Each plays a vital role in supporting movement, comfort, recovery and long-term joint health.

👇 Let’s celebrate collaboration
Tag a paraprofessional or therapist you trust and value.
Let’s give credit where it’s due