Exceptional Care
for your canine friend

Why Canine Massage?

Just like humans, dogs benefit immensely from massage. At TAG Canine Massage, we focus on improving your pet’s physical and emotional health through techniques that promote:

  • Pain Relief & Improved Mobility: Canine massage helps alleviate joint stiffness, muscle tension, and pain from arthritis or injury, enhancing your dog’s range of motion.

  • Relaxation & Stress Reduction: For dogs experiencing anxiety or nervousness, our massages offer a calming effect, reducing stress and promoting a sense of peace.

  • Faster Recovery: If your dog is recovering from surgery or an injury, massage can accelerate the healing process by increasing blood circulation and reducing inflammation.

  • Enhanced Bonding: Massage sessions not only benefit your dog’s physical health but also strengthen the bond between you and your pet, as they feel safe, loved, and cared for.

Meet the dogs who inspired TAG Canine

As a long time dog mom, I wish I knew about canine massage earlier. In hindsight, I can think of so many ways my own dogs could have benefited from a massage. Today, I offer canine massage so that your pup can feel their best no matter what they’re going through. TAG Canine was named after all of my dogs, past and present, who happen to have initials TAG.

Tony

Tony

Twinkle

Twinkle

Ace

Ace

Gable

Gable

Goldie

Goldie

What can I expect from a canine massage session?

Every dog responds a little differently to massage based on their temperament, comfort level, pain or tender points, and more.

During our first session, I will work to build trust with your dog and help them feel at ease with me. The space I'm working at in your home should be comfortable with minimal distractions.

Your dog may sit, lay, stand, or move around as needed during the session. A little space for them to roam is normal.

Throughout the massage, I’m focusing on how your dog’s body feels and how they are reacting to touch. That way, I can adjust my technique to optimize the physical and emotional benefits your dog receives from our session.

FAQ

  • Canine massage has a wide range of benefits for your dog including enhanced general wellness, increased mobility, comfort for geriatric dogs, easing stress and anxiety, preparing for or recovering from surgery, relief from arthritis and joint pain, healing from injury or sickness, enhancing agility, and even addressing some behavioral concerns.

  • $50 per half-hour session or $80 per one-hour session. (Additional charges may apply to cover travel costs for anyone outside a 10 mile radius from Olathe, KS).

  • Each massage session will be tailored to the individual needs of your dog. I have trained in a wide variety of massage techniques including general/therapeutic massage, myofascial trigger point therapy, orthopedic friction, manual lymphatic drainage, and acupressure. You can read about each type of massage therapy in more detail here.

  • I am a Nationally Certified Canine Massage Therapist, which means I underwent specialized training and passed a board exam in order to practice canine massage. While every pet, snuggle, and back rub you give your dog is beneficial, I’m specifically trained in techniques that address pain, discomfort, and increase the overall health of your pup.

  • Yes! Currently, I serve all of my clients in the comfort of their own home. Any clients outside of a 10-mile radius from Olathe, KS, may be subject to an additional travel fee. In 2025, I will open up my own backyard oasis where you can bring your pup for their special appointment.

  • All dogs must have a potty break and avoid eating a meal within an hour of our session.

  • I see all sizes and breeds of dogs. As long as your dog is not particularly aggressive toward humans, they are welcome here!