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Professional Instructors
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Build a Solid Foundation in Canine Massage

Ever wondered if you could do more for your dog’s stiffness or recovery after a long walk? Looking to do something for your dog in-between their treatment sessions? Or maybe you want a skill that will help you understand more about your dog’s body and mind with a gentle, mindful hands on approach…

Our Licensed Instructor workshops take the mystery out of canine bodywork. Our comprehensive self-interest courses are designed to give you a high-level skill set for personal use with your own dog at home.

A Professional Structure for Personal Use

We believe that if you’re going to learn massage, you should learn it right. Our instructors bring years of clinical experience to help you master a structured 40-minute full-body routine tailored to your own dogs needs.

Canine Massage Therapy Session

Choose the way you learn:

  • 1-Day In-Person: Focused, hands-on tuition.
  • 4-Week Home Course Live via Zoom: Great for building confidence at your own pace.
  • Online 1 Day workshops: Quality instruction from the comfort of your home.
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What You’ll Gain

Led by our elite Licensed Workshop Instructors who have each completed a 2-year Clinical Diploma and our specialist Workshop Instructor Training Programme both run here at CMTC, our instructor team provide workshops so you can form a solid foundation in canine massage.

In just one day (or through our flexible home courses), you will:


  • Master 9 Core Techniques: Learn the "how" and "why" behind every stroke.
  • A Complete 40-Minute Routine: Walk away with a full-body sequence you can use for the rest of your dog's life that is specifically tailored to them. Sat up, lay down, on their side, we give you the secrets to providing the massage your dog needs within their comfort zone.
  • Enhanced Connection: Learn to "read" your dog’s body and identify areas of tension before they become problems.

You already provide the best life for your dog, now, learn the skills to help maintain their physical well-being from puppy-hood into their senior years.

Expert Guidance, No Guesswork

With our Instructors you get the gold standard. You’re learning from a practising registered member of the Canine Massage Guild and professional Licensed Workshop Instructor, ensuring you have the safest, most effective structure for your home practice.

Our workshops have successfully trained thousands of owners across the world and have been running since 2008!

Self-Interest Only

This workshop is strictly for self-interest and for home-use only with your own dog. To provide this therapy professionally please see our Level 5 OFQUAL Clinical Canine Massage Therapy Diploma.

Samantha Courtnell

West Midlands & Online via Zoom
1-Day Workshops Available
Clinical Diploma Graduate

Catriona Dickson

Scotland (Stirling, Forfar, Montrose & Surrounding)
1-Day Workshops Available
Clinical Diploma Graduate

Paula Dryburgh

Edinburgh, Lothians & Scottish Borders
1-Day Workshops Available
Clinical Diploma Graduate

Rachel Harries

Hereford
1-Day Workshops Available
Clinical Diploma Graduate

Samantha Laming

Northern Ireland
1-Day Workshops Available
Clinical Diploma Graduate

Emma Overend

Northamptonshire & Online via Zoom
1-Day Workshops Available
Clinical Diploma Graduate

Louise Skelton

Surrey & Online via Zoom
1-Day Workshops Available
Clinical Diploma Graduate

Lisa Stilwell

Essex & Online via Zoom
1-Day Workshops Available
Clinical Diploma Graduate

Natalie Lenton

Worcestershire & Online via Zoom
Director & Pioneer
Creator of The Lenton Method®

What Owners Are Saying

"Attending the workshop with my dog was the best decision. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. I finally feel confident helping my dog at home."

— Sarah & Buster

"You can immediately tell these instructors have undergone rigorous training. The depth of their anatomical knowledge and how they handle the dogs is just on another level."

— James & Bella

Want to Become a Therapist?

Join the ranks of the best in the world. Enrol on the 2-Year Clinical Canine Massage Diploma and turn your passion into a profession.

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