Massage For Your Dog? This Video Will Show You How To Get A Happier Pooch Through Pet Massage

You may never have thought, “Hey, my dog could use a massage.” And let’s face it, just the thought of taking your dog to a massage therapist probably elicits a hearty reaction of, “huh?” But once you watch this video, you will likely see that even your pooch can use a little TLC, and can benefit from a nice massage the same way a person can.

Dog massage may seem like some kind of recent New Age thing, but in fact, researchers have been studying the effects of massage on dogs for more than 100 years, and by now, the benefits are pretty certain.

From pain relief, to improved circulation, improved lymphatic system function — dogs derive numerous tangible and documented benefits from massage. But, much like humans, dogs also get some intangibles as well, which are just as important. Overall relaxation, improved sense of well-being, and a general overall better disposition are all benefits that any loving dog owner wants to give his or her dog.

This video features Pam Holt of Buddha Dog, a Los Angeles animal massage business. Holt is both a certified animal massage therapist — yes, you can be certified as an animal massage therapist — and a registered veterinary technician.

The dogs in this video, well, they belong to various employees of BuzzFeed, who produced this video, and these dogs are all getting massages for the first time.

In other words, in addition to learning about the benefits of canine massage therapy, you should also be prepared for a cute attack.

So watch the video, then sign your dog up for a massage as soon as you can. Your dog will thank you for it — however dogs do that.