Online Support

Experience a holistic approach to learning with dedicated Zoom support sessions, exclusive access to our online companion school, in-depth massage technique tutorials, and structured module workpacks tailored for your transformational journey!

Hands on In Person Lessons in 2026

Experience personalized in-person practical sessions to elevate your mastery of the Lenton Method. This exclusive technique for canine massage is grounded in scientific research and evidence-based practices.

Clinic Days

Participate in real clinic days in your 2nd year, treating visiting clients under the guidance of experienced tutors. Gain practical skills for your career ahead.

Transform Your Passion into a Fulfilling Career

Are you passionate about dogs, anatomy, and helping animals live their best lives?  Our Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme externally accredited by LANTRA will help you to gain in-depth knowledge of canine anatomy, massage techniques, and business setup to make a positive impact on the lives of dogs in need.

Course Curriculum

17 Chapters · 90 Lessons

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    Online Tutorial Schedule 2026

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      2026 Online Tutorial Schedule

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      2025 Online dates

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    Revision Pack & Companion Pack for Online Practicals

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      Revision Pack 2026

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      Gross Anatomy Companion & Homework Pack 1a/b 2a/b

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      Bony Landmarks Reviser

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    ZOOM LINK FOR ALL SESSIONS

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      ZOOM LINK FOR ALL SESSIONS + NEW LINKS FOR ONLINE PRACTICALS

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    ALL ONLINE SUPPORT SESSIONS/TUTORIALS

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      25/2/25 Welcome & Module 1 Support

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      8//4/25 Module 2 Support

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      20/5/25 - Massage practical tutorial

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      24/6/25 Module 3 & 4 support

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      2/9/2025 Module 5/6/7 support

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      15/10/25 Massage Practice Tutorial

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      18/11/25 Support session mod 8/9

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      22/1/26 - UPDATE on DIPLOMA STATUS

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      26/1/26 5 Principles of Pain- how we use this model as a therapist

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      17/2/26 -Postural Analysis

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      Part 1 Biomechanics for the therapist and seating positions (pre record)

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      Part 2 - biomechanics for the therapist and dog (pre record)

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      Recordings of Session 1a/b Skeletal Landmarks

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      17/3/26 Gait Analysis - Please watch before our online session

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      17/3/26 4 Ts of Palpation watch before online sessions 2a/2b Origins and Insertions

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      QUIZ - Palpatory Bony Landmarks

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      24/3/26 Gait Analysis live session

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      26/5/25 Origins and Insertions Weekend Session 1

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    NEW!! Sports massage demo

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      NEW!! Sports Massage - Side 1 - Please read note before watching

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    Postural Analysis

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      Posture Analysis

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      Postural analysis lecture and more!

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    Welcome to the course!

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      Expectations & Guidelines Booklet - what, where, when, how..

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      Start here & Zoom Link

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      Welcome!

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      Referencing Made Easy

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      Your Study Plan

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      Quiz: What learner type are you?

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      Study Plan Quiz

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    Module 1 - The Skeletal System

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      Using Evans & DeLahunta Guide to Dissection of the Dog

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      Passive Touch

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      Mini Tutorial - Practical Skill TOP TIP! - Finding Skeletal Landmarks Using MARKERS

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      Troubleshooting: My dog doesn't like this or a technique, why and what can I do?

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      Practical exercise 1 - lets locate some skeletal landmarks! Atlas to Elbow

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      Practical exercise 2 - skeletal landmark location Rib 13 to Caudal Vertebrae

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      QUIZ - Palpatory Bony Landmarks

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      Assignment - Skeletal Landmark - Label your dog

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      Assignment - Typogram

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      QUIZ - Bones of the Skeleton

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      The Skeletal System Quiz to close Module 1

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      Summary Skeletal System

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    General Resources

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      General Chat Forum - Share your favourite resources, recommendations, links & questions here!

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    Module 2 - The Muscular System

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      Massage Technique - Hand Over Hand Effleurage & the Single Hand Variation

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      Introduction to Origins & Insertions - Neck & Forelimb

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      Introduction to Origins & Insertions - Thorax and Lumbar area

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      Self Assessment Dissection Quiz

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      Introduction to Origins & Insertions Pelvic Limb and Spinal Muscle

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      Dissection Videos

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      Videos - Gill Hedley - The Fuzz (Fascia) 5 minutes & Fascia Suit!

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      Video - Muscle flashcards

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      Summary Muscular System

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      The Muscular System Quiz to close Module 2

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      Muscle Flashcards

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    Module 3 - The Lymphatic System

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      General questions board for Module 3 - Lymphatic System

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      Quiz - Locate Lymph Nodes

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      Passive Touch

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    Module 4 - Massage Theory & The Law

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      General Questions Board for Module 4

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      Practical - Introducing some Swedish Massage Techniques

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      Hand Over Hand Effleurage & Single hand variation

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      Massage Technique - Horizontal Wringing

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      Massage Technique - Picking Up & Single Hand Variation

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      Vertical Wringing

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    Module 5 - The Skin; integumentary system

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      General questions board for Module 5 The Skin

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      Coat changes

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      NEW! Supported Skin Slides & a sustained myofascial release technique

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      New! Hands Off Assessment

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    Module 6 - The Nervous System

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      General questions board for Module 6

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      Video - Pain Gate Theory

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      Occipital Circles

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      Massage Technique - Feathering

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    Module 7 - The Blood Vascular System

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      General questions board for Module 7

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      Massage Technique - The Fan & Variations

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      Massage Technique - Compressions

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      The Canine Heart - dissection video

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      The Heart Dance

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      Practical exercise - finding the dogs femoral artery to take beats per minute

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    Module 8 - Gait Analysis

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      Submit a video of your dogs gait for discussion

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      Video - Lecture - Dr Martin Fischer Dogs In Motion

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      An introduction to lameness & gaits

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      Gracilis strain - My Nell

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    Module 9 - Orthopaedic Pathologies

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      Experiences with your own dog

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      Breed Predisposition to Disease

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      Massage Technique - Passive Range of Movement Thoracic Limb Protraction

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      Massage Technique - Passive Range of Movement Pelvic Limb Retraction

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      Photos of dogs with orthopaedic issues

Meet Your Instructor

Embark on a transformative journey under the guidance of Natalie Lenton, a trailblazer in shaping numerous successful canine massage therapists across the world. Backed by extensive knowledge in canine and human clinical massage, Natalie founded CMTC in 2006, designed the renowned Clinical Canine Massage Practitioner Programme accredited by LANTRA, and launched the esteemed association, the Canine Massage Guild. Revolutionizing the field with the cutting-edge Lenton Method of Canine Massage, endorsed by pioneering research at Winchester University and published in the Vet Record by the British Veterinary Association, Natalie has authored  a further 17 Continuing Professional Courses in canine massage that you can also take after successful completion of this course. Trust in expertise. Welcome to the next chapter!

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