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If you’re not sure what Canine Bowen Therapy is – Click Here!

My previous post talked about – ‘What is Canine Bowen Therapy and How Can It Help My Dog?’

Here I’d like to talk about what happens at a Canine Bowen Therapy Session.

Why?  Because I’ve been asked many times – what happens and what do you do?

So now I’m answering those questions!

Here’s what you need to know!

WHAT HAPPENS AT A CANINE BOWEN THERAPY SESSION?

1 – Qualifications!

Make sure you have found someone who is qualified.  Not someone who has done a weekend course and says they are qualified.

You want to make sure your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist has certification and you can go one further and google the School that their qualifications came from.

2 – Phone Consultation!

When speaking with your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist they will ask you questions about what is going on with your dog.

Lots and lots of questions about your dog’s behaviour, how they are moving, what you’ve noticed has changed, are they on any medications, have you taken your dog to your trusted Veterinarian, what the Veterinarian advised, any past medical issues, any accidents, any surgeries…….many many questions will be asked this is normal and needed.

All the questions being asked and answered will assist your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist in putting together what kind of Bowen therapy your dog may need.

Pricing is also discussed during this consultation.

If you are comfortable with your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist – then you can make a booking.

3 – The Session!

Depending on what your dog’s issue is (how well your dog can move) your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist will ask that your dog walk around so they can watch for any restrictions in movement.

I ask if I can film the movement of the dog in slow motion because some movements are so slight in some instances they may be missed at this stage.

For me this generally happens once the dog has gotten out of the car and is walking around my front yard on a lead.

Once inside I have the dog move around freely off lead all the while watching the dog’s movement and behaviour.

Your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist will speak with you again at length and run through what was mentioned over the phone and if there’s anything else you may need to add.

They will ask you further questions about your dog and what appears to be restricting them etc.

All the while they will be filling out paperwork and noting it all down.

Once the questions and paperwork are done, your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist (again depending on how well the dog is moving and the size of your dog) will either place the dog on a secure table (groom table) or get on the floor with your dog.

Palpation will then begin.

What is palpation – it is a method of feeling with the fingers or hands during a physical  examination.

Your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist will go all over your dog noting down any areas that are sensitive to the touch.

4 – Canine Bowen Therapy part of the session!

Once palpation has finished your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist will go over their notes and put together a sequence of Canine Bowen Therapy moves best suited to your dog’s needs.

During the therapy your dog may need some time to walk away and shake or have some time out.  This is okay.

The therapy is all about helping your dog.

Once your dog has had a break then the therapy can continue.

Some areas may be more sensitive than others on your dog.  Your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist will take this into account.

After the therapy has finished, your dog is free to sit, walk around or take a drink.

Further discussion on what to do for your dog and what to look out for when you are home will be had.

5 – Your Role During the Canine Bowen Therapy session!

If you stay during the session, try not to distract your dog.

Do not pat your dog while your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist is doing the Bowen moves.

If asked to hold your dogs collar to keep them steady then do so but do not pat your dog while the session is going.

Feel free to ask questions if you need to, but hands off until the session is over.

Do not ask your dog to sit or stand during the session!

Your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist will ask if assistance is required.

NOTE – Your dog will need more than one Therapy session.

Depending on what the issue/ailment is with your dog and how well your dog responds to the therapy can determine how many sessions will be required.

REMEMBER – Canine Bowen Therapy and your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist are here to help your dog for the better.

Canine Bowen Therapy is not a replacement to seeing your Trusted Veterinarian.

Canine Bowen Therapy can be used in conjunction with required needs to help your dog improve.

WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN?

If you are unaware of what Canine Bowen Therapy is click below.

‘What is Canine Bowen Therapy and How Can It Help My Dog?’

Above is generally what happens at a Canine Bowen Therapy session.

Make sure when you’re looking for a Canine Bowen Therapist that they are properly qualified.

Your trusted Canine Bowen Therapist should not replace your trusted Veterinarian.

They should both work together for the betterment of your dog.

IN THE COMMENTS BELOW – BILLY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW – IF YOUR DOG HAS EVER HAD CANINE BOWEN THERAPY?