Helping Your Dog Live Their Best Life
At Dog's Best Friend, our mission is simple:
To help dogs live their happiest, healthiest lives through compassionate, therapeutic touch.
We’re dedicated to supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of every dog in our care. With a lifelong love of dogs—shaped by growing up with them, caring for rescues, and working hands-on with many breeds and ages—our therapists bring both skill and heart to every session.
Canine remedial massage is a gentle yet powerful therapy that can help dogs experiencing a wide range of issues, including:
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Arthritis, hip or elbow dysplasia, and back or neck pain – massage reduces muscle tension and improves joint mobility
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Post-surgical or injury recovery – helps re-educate scar tissue, reduce stiffness, and relieve compensatory muscle soreness
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Neurological conditions like IVDD, Wobblers, and degenerative diseases – supports circulation, eases muscle spasm, and enhances mobility
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Senior dogs – helps maintain comfort, mobility, and quality of life through reduction in pain and stiffness
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Active or sporting dogs – aids in post-exercise recovery and helps prevent injury
Whether your dog is recovering, ageing, managing a chronic condition, or just in need of extra support, we’re here to help them move with ease and feel their best.
Book a session today and let’s get your dog back on track—comforted, cared for, and thriving.
For a free phone consultation call
Nat on 0411 886 212
About Dogs Best Friend
Dog’s Best Friend is a small family business run by brother and sister, Brad and Nat, who share a lifelong love of dogs and a passion for helping them live happier, more comfortable lives.
Having grown up surrounded by dogs, we’ve both chosen to turn that bond into a meaningful path—supporting dogs through therapeutic massage and movement care.
As fully qualified and ACRA-accredited Canine Massage Therapists, we are committed to providing safe, effective, and evidence-based care for every dog we see.
Operating in Melbourne's north-west and surrounding areas. We each bring our own experience and care to every session, while staying connected through our shared values and approach to canine wellness.
If you’re unsure whether your suburb is included, please feel free to give us a call and we’ll happily let you know if we can come to you.
For a free phone consultation call
Nat on 0411 886 212
What is Canine Remedial Massage?
Massage is one of the oldest healing practices, used long before modern tools and technology. For dogs, it’s a gentle yet powerful way to support healing, mobility, and comfort—physically and emotionally.Whether your dog is recovering from injury, managing a chronic condition, or simply ageing gracefully, remedial massage can make a meaningful difference.
Massage therapy offers a wide range of benefits for your furry friend:
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Improves circulation – supports healing and removal of metabolic waste
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Eases muscle tension – reduces pain and discomfort
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Addresses compensatory strain – helps restore balance after injury or surgery
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Improves flexibility – supports better range of motion and joint health
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Speeds up recovery – ideal for active or sporting dogs post-exercise
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Supports scar healing – improves mobility in areas of previous trauma
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Enhances mobility in senior dogs – reduces stiffness and prolongs quality of life
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Promotes deep relaxation – reduces anxiety by calming the nervous system
Conditions that benefit from Canine Massage
Orthopaedic Conditions:
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Arthritis – increases joint mobility and reduces secondary muscular pain
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Elbow or Hip Dysplasia – relieves tension in surrounding muscles
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Neck & Back Pain – eases muscle spasm and associated pain
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Spondylosis – improves spinal movement by reducing tension
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Limb Amputation – reduces compensatory soreness in remaining limbs
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General Stiffness in Senior Dogs – promotes comfort and ease of movement
Neurological Conditions:
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IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) – supports affected and compensating limbs
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Wobblers Syndrome – helps reduce tension in the cervical spine
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Degenerative Neurological Issues – encourages blood flow and relieves muscular strain
Our Services
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