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As seen in the
March / April 2011

issue of
FETCH MAGAZINE

click here for the full article

 


Workshops
 
 
“HOW TO GIVE A SHORT WELLNESS MASSAGE ON YOUR DOG”
 

Learn to massage your own dog and be rewarded with a healthier, happier, more responsive pet. You will also build on and strengthen an existing bond or if your dog is new to the family, create a new loving bond between you. The massage taught, focuses on overall wellness enhancement and stress reduction and is suitable for puppies, young canine athletes, adults and senior dogs.

The main aim of the workshop is for each participate gain skills in giving their dog a massage.
   
Learn the main muscle groups, the skeletal system and the role of tendons and ligaments.
 
Learn massage techniques by demonstration by the therapist with time for you to practice each technique on your own dog at the workshop.
 
Each participate gets one on one time with the therapist to ensure you understand the technique, can carry it out correctly and can successfully join all the techniques together to form a smooth relaxing flowing massage on your dog.
 
You will be also taught to look out for both verbal and body language signs that shows the dog is enjoying the experience or if the dog is not comfortable and wants the massage to end.
   
 

 

ENROL NOW FOR UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
From January – May 2012:

To enrol in one of the upcoming workshops, please click here,
to print off enrolment form.

Please complete form with all necessary details, sign at bottom, make payment and return to KarmaK9 Dog Massage either by email workshops@karmak9dogmassage.co.nz or by post;
17 Halldene Tce, Red Beach, Hibiscus Coast, Auckland 0932.

...Alternatively contact KarmaK9 Dog Massage if interested to enroll in workshops over the coming months at these following places or wish a workshop to be held in your home town.  

 

AUCKLAND New workshop dates coming soon
 
NORTH SHORE
Albany: Saturday February 18th 1pm – 5pm
Albany:

Saturday April 21st 10am – 2pm

Wairau Valley:

Saturday March 31st 1pm – 5pm

 
HIBISCUS COAST
Orewa:

Saturday March 3rd 1pm – 5pm

Orewa: Saturday March 17th 10am – 2pm
Whangaparaoa: Sunday April 15th 1pm – 5pm
 
WARKWORTH New workshop dates coming soon
 
WHANGAREI Saturday February 25th 1pm – 5pm

Very helpful, our dogs will benefit greatly. Dietmar

Beth knows her stuff and is able to pass it on to amateurs in an easy and understandable way. We all want what is best for our best friend. Margaret.

Very informative and practical. Thoroughly enjoyable and learnt a lot. Will definitely follow through with this learning experience and look forward to a continuing relationship with Beth. A huge benefit to our dogs regular grooming sessions. Amanda.

A great course, that I can see will be most beneficial for our dogs. Beth worked with both us and our dogs so we could benefit from her knowledge and skill. She has given us very practical ways of incorporating into our regime and also tailors ideas to help specific dogs. I look forward to continuing to develop my knowledge and gain from Beth’s amazing skills. Susan.

A great workshop, very informative and practical. Thank you.Dawn.

Thanks Beth, Nice to have the one on one and up close demos with you working on our dogs. Excellent course. Tonka.

Beth is a warm and supportive teacher and a sensitive and kind dog masseuse. We will benefit from the workshop every day. Jenny.

I took a couple of friends and their dogs along to one of Beth’s workshop, all eager to learn what we could to help our dogs to stay healthy and happy. Our dogs loved receiving the massage they all chilled out, relaxed and remained calm throughout the workshop. We are alot more confident by the knowledge we received. that our dogs will enjoy the benefits of our regular massage sessions in the future. Diane.

“It was fun and relaxing and went home with lots of confidence to help keep my doggie relaxed, calm and most importantly healthy.” Peter.

“I would recommend anyone to go and experience one of Beth’s workshops, she is certainly knowledgeable, passionate and loves showing dog owners how they can be more involved in their own dogs health and happiness.” Patricia.

 

 

An enrolment form will be emailed to you to fill out and return by email / post.

Please note: Both signed enrolment form and $125.00 FEE must be received before confirmation of placement.

Fee covers 1 person / 1 dog.

 

 

 
 
 
Choose PRIVATE LESSONS or HALF DAY GROUP WORKSHOPS
 

Private lessons: The package consists of a series of two lessons. Our qualified canine massage instructor will visit you at your home where your dog will be most comfortable. We will teach you how to give a general wellness massage to your dog. The customised sessions introduces you to massage techniques according to your individual dogs age and condition.

   
Half Day Group Workshops:
   
Private – Organise a group of your doggie friends, neighbours or some dog club members and take a hands on class together.
Public – Held in local community venues, all owners and their dogs are welcome.
   
   
Once you have completed one of the above workshops you are invited to take a:
 

“Brush up your skills” lesson: We will be happy to come to your home for a follow up session to perfect your canine massage skills that you have learned in either a previous KarmaK9 Dog Massage – NZ Canine Myofunctional Therapy Centre private lesson or group workshop.

   
   
Please contact us:
To quote for a group private workshop in your neighbourhood,
To book a private lesson,
For dates of upcoming public workshops.
 
 

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KarmaK9 Dog Massage 17 Halldene Tce, Red Beach Hibiscus Coast, Auckland 0932 Mb: 0272 665 010 info@karmak9dogmassage.co.nz