Canine massage involves the intentional, skilled manual manipulation of the body's soft tissues, specifically targeted to improve both the physical and psychological well-being of the patient. As a certified practitioner I utilise a diverse toolkit of specialised manual techniques, including effleurage to stimulate blood flow and soothe the nervous system, tapotement to stimulate muscle tone, compression to relieve deep tissue tension, passive stretching to elongate shortened muscle fibres, and precise stress point therapy to release localised trigger points.