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Jonathan provides free consultation to everyone who purchases the Canine Massage Training Course!


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PetMassage LTD is approved by the:

  • National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as continuing education provider #285813-00
  • The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
  • The Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)
  • The International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork (IAAMB)


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This home study course is really designed for pet owners to learn to massage their individual pets at home. It was not designed to be a professional level training course.

Developed by Jonathan Rudinger, RN, LMT
Makes an ideal gift for any dog owner!

Learn to massage your dog for a healthy, happy lifetime.

Simple, easy-to-follow instructions.

Includes special instruction in geriatric massage.

Advanced lessons on hips, upper spine and respiratory enhancement techniques.

Certificate of course completion available for all dog lovers and pet care professionals.

Recommended to complement the Home Study Course
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Canine Massage Home Study
Training Course

"This course is a great way for pet care professionals to expand their practice!"

Complete Instruction in Canine Massage Techniques

The Canine Massage Home Study Course teaches the many benefits that massage offers, provides do's and don'ts in handling your pet and discusses the proper sequence and techniques you need to understand before attempting to massage any dog. It also gives the student specific instruction on the upper spine, the hips and other areas of the canine anatomy requiring a special touch.

The complete 3-piece set of texts (VHS or DVD) is available for only $85.85 plus $12.00 S&H.

This comprehensive program includes Jonathan's revised Effective PetMassage For Dogs video (DVD or VHS) where he demonstrates and explains basic massage therapy techniques on a variety of breeds of dogs and includes a 25-minute, real-time, individual private session, "A Beginning PetMassage Lesson with Jonathan."

The PetMassage For Older Dogs video (DVD or VHS) focuses on specific techniques for respiratory enhancement, problems relating to the upper spine and hips, ways massage can help some of the special problems afflicting the senior citizens of the canine set.

The beautifully illustrated 155 page instruction manual (revised edition) reinforces and enhances the information from the videos (DVD or VHS).

For pet care professionals who require certficiate of course completion, the exam with instructor review and grading is available for as the 4th and final part of this home study course. Jonathan has literally written the books on Pet Massage For Dogs!

The course is available as individual components or as the complete course:

Part 1:

PetMassage for Dogs Video (DVD or VHS), Vol. 1 running time 60 minutes.
This is a basic lesson in canine massage. You will learn hand positions, strokes, pressures and a sequence used in PetMassage. Follow along as Jonathan describes and demonstrates a complete basic full body canine massage. This is the alphabet of massage! In Volume 2, you'll learn more advanced techniques so that you can create sentences, write prose and speak the language of PetMassage! This is a stand-alone lesson and a perfect gift for any pet lover!

Video Only (DVD or VHS): $29.95 + s/h - buy now

Pet Massage Video 1

 

Pet Massage Video 2

Part 2:

PetMassage for Older Dogs Video (DVD or VHS), Vol. 2 running time 52 minutes.
Learn advanced techniques for Older (Geriatric) dogs, and for issues of hips, spine, and respiratory enhancement. Also included are sections on Healing Touch, Positional Release and Acupressure. This too is a standalone gift and works very well as a complement to Volume 1.

Video Only (DVD or VHS): $29.95 + s/h - buy now

 

Part 3:

PetMassage for Dogs Manual - Revised Edition
Comb-bound book, 155 pages

This manual supports and expands upon the information in the two videos (DVD or VHS). The photographs in the manual are taken from the videos. Learn the benefits of massage, basic techniques, older dog massage plus therapies for upper spine, back, hips and respiration. Discusses alternative methods of Acupressure, Positional Release, Exploration of Movement, visualization and Healing Touch. There are even a couple of fun recipes for dog treats. This too is a stand-alone gift.

Book Only: $29.95 + s/h - buy now

Pet Massage Manual

 

 

Test for certification

Recommended to complement the Complete Home Study Course
Dog Breed (book)

Part 4:

PetMassage for Dogs Course Test
Certificate of Course Completion is awarded after purchase of the 3-part set, completion of a 24 question essay test and documentation of five canine massage therapy sessions. This test is designed to help the student apply the course information and develop new skills.

The tests are reviewed by Jonathan and the PetMassage staff. Post and pre-certificate of course completion support is available to answer your questions vial e-mail or toll-free number (800) 779-1001.

 

Complete course WITH test including:

  • 3-piece set of texts (Parts 1,2 and 3 above)
  • PLUS the certificate of course completion test

    Cost: $285.85 - buy now

Test only (if purchased separately):

Cost: $250.00 - buy now

The 3-piece set of texts (without test) is available for only $85.85 + s/h

You can purchase the Canine Massage Home Study Training Course by any of the following methods:

The complete 3-piece course (without test) is available for only $85.85 plus $12.00 S&H - buy now.

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