1) Dog Massage Therapy
To build a body that does not get sick, to build a body that allow your dogs to go for walk with you even when they get old, and to improve their quality of life who spend more time sleeping as they get older….There are things you can do – your gentle hands.
You will learn the anatomy of dog’s body and how to use the muscles by the movement of the body.
You will learn the massage method for each part. By learning and understanding the dog’s emotional expressions and combining both massage and touch, you can deepen the relationship of trust with the dog, and spend a comfortable and harmonious time together.
Massage in a proper way improves blood flow in the body, making it possible to move the body flexibly and easily in daily life, which helps improving health.
For dogs that play actively, to remove fatigue and build a body that doesn’t get injured and for senior dogs, to have them spend every day comfortably by slowing down their physical depression.
With your hands and the right knowledge, you can support your dog’s health.
After completing this dog massage therapist course and meeting certification conditions such as exams and case study works, you will be certified as an IAALP dog massage therapist (C.D.M.T.) as your first step.
The IAALP Dog Massage Therapist is an accredited qualification that allows you to work professionally in various fields as a canine massage therapist.
You can also enroll if you wish to help maintain the health of your own dog.
Riko Yamada, who is the master instructor and specializes in dog physiotherapy and rehabilitation massage at universities and hospitals.
She completed Canine Rehabilitation Certification Program, Veterinary Course at the University of Tennessee. She engaged in clinical internship at the Department of Rehabilitation, University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Centre.
In addition to teaching at universities and veterinary hospitals, she is engaged in activities such as writing and giving lectures in numerous media, animal-related magazines, and veterinary medicine-related magazines.
This course will guide you delicately in a small number of people.
Course Details
Contents of Textbook
Chapter 1: Introduction to Dog Massage
Chapter 2: Dog Behavior
Chapter 3: Canine Anatomy
Chapter 4: Touch to Know (Tactile Knowledge)
Chapter 5: Basic Massage Techniques
Chapter 6: Dog Maintenance Massage
Chapter 7: Stress Point Techniques
Chapter 8: Trigger Point Techniques
- Theory video online lessons - Anatomy, Ethology, Basic Massage Techniques (6 month available)
- Face-to-face practice lessons in Singapore : 2 days (13 hours)
- Praise touch seminar (Online or Face-to-Face) : 4 hours
- Case study & exam
- Small-size class
- Licence renewal required annually & Required to participate a brush-up seminar every 2 years *additional charge
- Invite all participants to attend practical lessons until they become confident with their skill if seats are available.
- Business advertising supports
- IAALP Singapore group supports and valuable information exchange
2) Dog Body Conditioning
Dogs naturally love to use their brains and move their bodies. However, in urban life, walk on flat asphalt roads, and there are limited opportunities to balance your body on bumpy roads and avoid obstacles.
In addition, many dogs are separated from their parents and siblings at an early age, dogs have limited opportunities to feel their own body awareness by playing and bumping their bodies with each other.
Dog fitness gives dogs the opportunity to use their brains to move their bodies, improving muscle strength, balance function, flexibility, and endurance that cannot be cultivated by going for a walk alone.
It helps boosting self-confidence through improved body awareness and a sense of accomplishment. And it can have a positive impact on his mental health as well.
Course Details
Contents
- Canine Bones and Joints
- Canine Muscles
- Anatomy
- Forelimbs
- Hindlimbs
- Neuroanatomy
- Assessment
- Posture
- Gait
- Dog Handling
- Passive range of motion and stretching
- Active range of motion
- Core strength and balance
Proprioception - Stability ball
- Theory Online Lessons
- Face-to-Face Practice Lessons in Singapore : 2 days (13 hours)
- Case Study & Exam
- Small-size class
3) Canine Rehabilitation Support Practitioner
Advanced Course for Supporting Canine Recovery & Quality of Life
This specialized course provides an integrated understanding of a dog’s “movement,” “body,” and “behavior,” and cultivates the ability to support recovery in daily life.
You will learn :
Support senior dogs.
Understand how to care for dogs after surgery (non-medical).
Support dogs prone to joint problems by helping them reduce stress on their knees.
Support dogs in improving their body mechanics in daily life.
Notice changes in their condition through their posture and gait.
Provide more specialized services.
Deepen your understanding and collaboration with veterinary clinics.
1. Safe and reliable practice that complements veterinary medicine.
2. IAALP’s unique approach integrating touch (manual manipulation), movement, and behavioral science.
3. Develops the ability to read posture, gait, and emotions.
4. Dog-centered interaction that avoids forcing the dog.
5. Content immediately usable in daily practice and in the canine-related field.
- Theory Online Lessons : 3 hours
- Face-to-Face Practice Lessons in Singapore : 14 hours
- Case Study Review
- Small-size class