Publisher
CleanRun
About the Author
Natalie Winter has been a full-time, certified Canine Massage Therapist since 2001, earning her certification through Equissage in Northern Virginia while living in the U.S. for four years. She has been involved in the performance side of the canine world for over 19 years, gaining more than 80 titles in two countries for agility, obedience, confirmation, and endurance. She has competed with Border Collies, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and now has added a rescue dog to her family. She and her husband Geoff live in Nowra, New South Wales, Australia. She has successfully worked on hundreds of dogs including some of the best canine athletes on both the East and West Coasts of the U.S., as well as Australia and does a number of presentations to assist in prevention of injury to canine athletes, which is where her passion lies.
Reviews
"Thank you CR for publishing this wonderful book and thank you Natalie Winter for writing Canine Massage in Plain English. This is a MUST for all agility enthusiasts; actually for anyone who owns a dog, whether you do herding, flyball, or disk. Like the title says, it is written in plain English. Natalie Winter takes you through the process step by step with pictures. The information is invaluable and you will be surprised to learn that maybe what you thought was a great exercise for your dog is actually not so beneficial. This book is as important, if not more, than any agility book on the market. Big bonus... the photography is excellent. Five paws up!" —Lisanne, Canada
"Kudos to Winter and the publisher for putting together this absolutely clear and well-illustrated book. Not only is it functional, but, with its more than 125 color photos and clean layout, it's also attractive and fun to read. As its subtitle—Taking the Mystery Out of Massaging Your Dog—proclaims, it gives us the tools we need to help our dogs relax and feel better. Give your dog a full-body massage or, if time prohibits, a quick pick-me-up. The information is presented step-by-step in sections, so you can choose what works for the specific situation literally at hand." —Bark magazine, Nov '09-Jan '10