When can you expect extra performance from your Dog?

Sporting dogs are highly performant, as they are selected, bred and of course trained for motivation and the will to perform. They often have strict training and competition schedules that dictate their "free time", dedicating everything to the sport, so often that particular emotional cup is either not filled or very low. This emotional cup is also emptied when some physical pain enters the dog's life. The dog will do the task because it is eager to comply, motivated, but it will have a nice build-up of discomfort from small bumps, pulls and muscle tensions. In the long run, this can set back the performance, and the dog-owner pair is deprived of more than one win by the small, annoying pain that we, the owners, do not even notice. The constant training and competition takes its toll on the dog, making them prone to muscle aches, fatigue and injuries. Massage therapy plays a vital role here in keeping dogs in excellent physical condition and maximising their performance.

Regular massage helps to increase circulation and improve flexibility and flexibility, which can lead to increased stamina, agility and speed. In addition, massage can reduce muscle tension, pain and chronic inflammation, allowing sporting dogs to recover faster after training and between competitions.

Massage therapy can also help to prevent injuries by identifying and treating tight or weak areas in your dog's muscles before they become a serious problem. For sporting dogs, this should be a basic requirement, as injuries can significantly affect their ability to perform at their best and even set back an entire racing career if left untreated.

Again, I would like to draw your attention to the psychological benefits of massage: for sporting dogs, stress and anxiety can be part of their everyday life, as every owner knows their dog, knows how much they love to do their job and when they put themselves out for a common goal, they often do it with a lot of tension. We can reduce this stress and promote relaxation, improving concentration and overall performance during training and competitions.

All in all, massage therapy is an excellent tool to maintain the physical and emotional health of sporting dogs, which is now common practice in the West and is not a gentlemanly gimmick, but a recognition that extra performance means extra care. By incorporating massage into your exercise and grooming routine, you're helping your little mutt to reach his full potential and live a longer, healthier and happier life.