Beyond Dog Massage

Improve your dog's movement, comfort, and longevity while

opening exciting new doors to better communication and a more meaningful relationship.



We all want our dogs to live pain-free, and we all want ways

to connect with them. The Masterson Method(R) is an interactive approach

to animal bodywork that follows and uses responses of the animal to your touch

to find and release tension in areas of his body that affect:

- His ability to get around.

- His physical and mental well-being.

- The quality of and length of his life.

- His connection with you and other humans and animals.

A lifelong horse person, Jim Masterson developed his method

for the purpose of releasing tension and improving movement in the performance

horse. An interesting benefit was that it led to improved communication and trust,

and a better overall relationship with the horse. Since dogs go with

horses "like peanut butter and jelly," Jim says, it was only natural that he

began to use his bodywork on canines, too.

The techniques used in the Masterson Method rely on reading

and following the subtle changes in the dog's body language as you work with him.

Once you learn to read his body language, you will be "on the same page" and communication

is established. Your dog recognizes that you understand what his body language

is saying, that there is no threat to his well-being, and that he feels better

when you work with him. In these pages you will learn the steps to

incorporating the Masterson Method in your dog's life, bringing happiness to

both of you.

By using these techniques, and knowing the responses to look

for, you will be able to:

- Achieve a release of

accumulated stress in deep-seated key junctions of the dog's body that affects

mobility, comfort, attitude, training, and performance.

- Restore muscular and structural balance, and natural

alignment.

- Discover new levels of communication and trust with your dog

that spill over into other areas of interaction.

This book includes:

- Step-by-step instructions, color photographs, and

detailed illustrations.

- Tips and techniques, understandable anatomical

explanations, and examples from Jim's personal experiences with hundreds of

dogs.

- A "quick-reference" section that points you toward

exercises specifically suited to your dog's breed or activity.

The Masterson Method is practical, easy to use, and results

oriented. You see the results in the dog's responses during the bodywork, and

in his behavior, comfort, and movement afterward. Beyond Dog Massage is

the ideal instructional guide for all those seeking a better quality of life

for and deeper connection with their dogs.