Dogs and Fireworks
If your dog is experiencing pain, for example from arthritis or a muscular strain, they are likely to be even more reactive to loud noises.
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Karen Young
- Oct 9
Clinical Massage - a success story
Teddy was active until she her back injury in 2016 but has struggled since then. Canine Massage has helped turn her life around
Karen Young
- Sep 20
How to help your anxious dog
Some dogs can be excessively anxious and stressed. But being stressed can have a negative impact on a dogs health. Here's why
Karen Young
- Aug 16
Your Dogs Anatomy: A Guide for Agility Dog Owners
Introduction Whilst this blog is focussed on agility dog owners it is relevant to all owners living and working with an active dog. As an...
Karen Young
- Apr 13
Your dogs body is like your car - let me explain.
Just like your car, your dog should have regular maintenance to keep them running at their best
Karen Young
- Mar 23
Does your dog have back pain?
Could your dogs back hurt - find out some of the signs to look for with your dog.
Karen Young
- Jan 12
Is your dog suffering in silence?
53 of 'healthy' dogs may be in pain. This is the conclusion of a vet who specialises in soft tissue pain. Could your dog be one of them?
Karen Young
- Jan 9
Consent and Compassion
A video explaining my core principles when working with your dog
Karen Young
- Oct 4, 2022
How to keep your dog healthy this winter
Walking your dog at this time of year can be challenging and not without risks. Find out how you can keep your dog safe this winter
Karen Young
- Jun 3, 2022
5 ways to keep your dog healthy for life
Firstly, there is so much I could write about here and I have many other blogs that cover some of this in greater detail. But here are my...
Karen Young
- Apr 3, 2022
Is my dog stressed?
This video was recorded whilst in Lockdown in 2020 but the messages in it are as relevant today.
Karen Young
- Mar 19, 2022
How I can help your dog!
A promotional video for Safe Hands Canine Massage
Karen Young
- Feb 25, 2022
How to give your dog a massage
Do you massage your dog? Would you to find out how you can make your massage more beneficial for your dog? The read on
Karen Young
- Jan 4, 2022
Behaviour literally changes the mind! So, it’s quite important to teach our dogs well
Your dog behaves the way they are allowed to practice. This has become an issue for me - find out why in my new blog
Karen Young
- Dec 1, 2021
Choosing your next dog
Choosing a puppy is tricky. Here I explain the importance of breed, individual DNA and home environment in influencing your dogs behaviour
Karen Young
- Nov 23, 2021
It's official - Dogs have less pain after Clinical Massage!
Data from 527 dogs treated by Canine Massage Guild members was analysed. 95% of these dogs were in less pain and more mobile after treatment
Karen Young
- Nov 22, 2021
Greyhounds - what's all the fuss about?
I've lived with dogs most of my life and absolutely love their company. But I never really 'got' greyhounds. I never understood why...
Karen Young
- Nov 8, 2021
I don't want my dog on pain medication, what else can I do?
As you can imagine, I hear this a lot. I know how you feel. Four years ago I had to make the "awful decision" to put my beautiful girl on...
Karen Young
- Aug 26, 2021
Wolves become dogs - how did that happen?
Little about the domestication of our dogs is known, leaving lots of space for stories. Here I give my theory on this amazing partnership
Karen Young
- May 9, 2021
Dog Training - with a difference
Why do we train our dogs? My dog training aims to give you and your dog new, and useful, skills. Whilst improving strength and movement.
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