K9 Body Balance

03/06/2026

On a positive note - I have had the pleasure of attending 2 professional CPD day courses recently with Natalie Lenton at the Canine Massage Therapy Centre:

* Facilitated Stretching
* Skills Review 2 (including basic spinal alignment assessment)

Both of these have equipped me with further tools in my toolkit to add in & further enhance the treatment of your dogs ❤️

03/06/2026

Please protect your dogs from ‘rogue so-called therapists’ - full information of what has happened can be found on the Canine Massage Therapy Centre page

03/06/2026

Please read - protect your dogs from ‘rogue so-called therapists’!

This is awful but I need to post it as there are scammers and mis-selling you need to be aware of as a dog owner or someone looking to train in canine therapies so I’m putting it up here

It has come to my attention that there are individuals, some who are even trainers and others in other canine therapies misrepresenting their training credentials including claiming to have completed CPD with me at Canine Massage Therapy Centre when they have not.

They have come along to a Beginners Guide to Canine Massage self-interest course. This is NOT CPD let’s get that straight.

Claiming you have done professional level Continuing Professional Development courses with me is different to claiming your beginners guide hours as CPD hours, you know it, I know it and I will ensure that anyone approaching me about hydro/physical training PT/physio/massage courses does so as well when my name is mentioned.

Also beware of people selling you massage qualifications who claim they provide MLD and Facilitated Stretching, they have scrolled down my page and picked out some of my CPD titles and gone on to write a ‘qualification’ in canine massage that includes things that sounds good that they have no idea about, but because they carry a ‘therapist’ and ‘trainer’ title, they think people will just accept this.

Well people have noticed.

This industry is in tatters because you have people jumping on the canine therapies bandwagon and offering bu****it courses.

Some of which are even backed.

Yes I know disgusting isn’t it that there are those willing to risk the future careers of others, take their money waste their time and put the dogs at risk who they will be working with as well as disrespect the vets who consent and refer and other paraprofessionals we work with.

I want to be absolutely clear:

✅ CPD courses are advanced and can only be taken with me after you have completed the 2 Year Clinical course with Canine Massage Therapy Centre AND are a member of the Canine Massage Guild

❌ Attending a one-day public workshop with me does not constitute professional training or claims such as ‘I've done CPD with Natalie Lenton’ to get people to sign up to your course.

These people ask me and I will inform them you have not trained with me and that this is classed as mis-selling or scamming.

I haven’t busted my balls for nearly 20 years in this industry for charlatans to use the reputation of my name, courses and company and name to earn a quick buck.

✅ Only verified Canine Massage Guild members hold the Clinical Canine Massage qualification and the professional standing that comes with it and have trained in the Lenton Method

❌ Attending a one-day public workshop does not constitute professional training with me, and does not entitle anyone to claim affiliation with the Guild, my methods, or my CPD programme.

If you are a dog owner or referring vet looking for a genuinely qualified therapist, please use the Canine Massage Guild Register directory to verify credentials.

Thats why its there to protect dogs, owners and consenting or referring vets

If you are a practitioner and have seen misleading claims of this kind, I would encourage you to report them directly to our office.

The integrity of this profession matters as does the welfare of the dogs we work with.

23/04/2026

Empower yourself as your dogs primary care-giver so you can make informed choices on your dogs healthcare and longevity. Massage Makes A Difference. And there are thousands of dog owners who'd agree..Find your dogs local therapist that you can rely on, all our therapists trained for 2 years with Canine Massage Therapy Centre

https://www.k9-massageguild.co.uk/therapistregister/

05/04/2026

Clinical Canine Massage Therapy

Fantastic Opportunity - April Introductory Offer:

Did you know? - joint & age related problems in dogs (like arthritis & hip dysplasia), also affect the surrounding muscles, ligaments & fascia, contributing to movement restrictions as they try to adapt.

Movement becomes uncomfortable & they become:
less active
play less
slow down

All signs that most people associate with ‘my dog is just getting older’

Older doesn’t mean they have to struggle. If you support their body, you will see better mobility & more willingness to do the things they’ve always done before.

Clinical massage can help increase flexibility, remove tightness and provide comfort, & ultimately improving their quality of life.

It can be used as alongside other therapies, such as physio & hydrotherapy, to provide a holistic, multi- modal approach to your dog’s well being & mobility.

If you would like to try clinical massage for your dog - check out my April offer.
Message/Call me to book & check out my website for further information about how clinical massage can help your dog.

Fully insured & registered with the Canine Massage Guild.

April Offer:
50% off initial session & 25% off subsequent 2 follow up sessions.
OR
Book a muscular health check for £10 - a simple effective way to spot small changes before they become bigger problems

05/04/2026

22/03/2026

Interesting study - although a more in depth study would strengthen results. However, it does directly relate to a conference I attended on canine arthritis where supplements were talked about, and clinical results then were concluding that glucosamine & chondroitin had less effect and sometimes make symptoms worse.
Definitely worth looking at options when considering supplements 😊

In a 6-week head-to-head trial, a turmeric extract outperformed glucosamine + chondroitin. Dogs showed less pain and limping, better joint movement and weight-bearing, and improved activity and quality of life. Both helped, but turmeric consistently delivered stronger results.

This wasn’t a combo, it was a direct comparison: turmeric vs glucosamine + chondroitin.

Key insight: managing pain and protecting cartilage are not the same. Most joint supplements aim to support cartilage, not reduce pain. This study highlights the need for both approaches if you actually want to improve how dogs feel and move.

15/03/2026

For information:

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) updates in the law

The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Act 2025 comes into effect on Wed. 18th March, 2026, bringing stronger laws to protect farm animals. This only applies to England and Wales.

● Unlimited fines – The old £1,000 maximum fine has been removed. Courts can now issue unlimited fines if a dog worries livestock.

● Greater police powers – Police can now seize dogs suspected of worrying livestock, collect evidence (including DNA), and enter premises with a warrant during investigations.

● More animals protected – The law now includes camelids such as alpacas and llamas, as well as other livestock.

● “Worrying” livestock doesn’t mean attacking – Your dog doesn’t have to bite an animal to break the law.Chasing, frightening, or stressing livestock is also an offence and can cause injury, miscarriage, or death.

● More locations covered – The law also applies when livestock are being moved along roads or public paths, not just when they’re in fields.

https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/18/law-changes-strengthen-protection-for-livestock/

12/02/2026

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