Dog Massage at Home: Help Your Dog Feel Better Every Day (Udemy.com)
Learn simple massage techniques to reduce stress, improve mobility, ease aches and strengthen your bond with your dog.
Created by: Mark Perren-Jones
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- Once you complete this dog massage course you will have the techniques to give a beautiful relaxing massage to your dog
- You will learn how to massage not just dogs that will lie still but also how to massage dogs that are more active and less docile
- You will learn how simple it is to be able to give wonderful massages to not only your dog but other peoples dogs as well
- You do not need any massage experience at all to do this course. This is for anyone that would love to give the gift that is dog massage
How it compares
Against the other 418 rated Udemy courses in Lifestyle on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 47% of them
- Reviews626#136 of 419 by number of reviews
- Length1.9 hoursshorter than 70% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2026more recently than 86% of them
Course Description
Give Your Dog the Gift of Massage
Your dog gives you unconditional love every single day.
Now it's your turn to give something back.
Imagine being able to help your dog relax after a long walk, ease the aches of an older companion, calm anxiety during stressful times, or simply spend quiet, meaningful time together through the power of touch.
That's exactly what you'll learn in this course.
Learn From One of the World's Best-Selling Massage Instructors
I'm Mark Perren-Jones, a best-selling massage instructor who has taught more than 300,000 students worldwide. Throughout my career I've treated elite athletes, celebrities, Presidents—and for many years I've also worked with dogs using massage and acupuncture.
I've taken everything I've learned and created a simple, practical system that anyone can follow—even if you've never given a massage before.
Why Dog Massage?
Dogs experience many of the same physical and emotional stresses that we do.
Massage can help support:
Relaxation and stress relief
Stiff muscles and aching joints
Older dogs with reduced mobility
Recovery after exercise
Nervous or anxious dogs
Overall comfort and wellbeing
Perhaps even more importantly...
Massage creates a deeper connection between you and your dog. You'll learn to understand their body language, recognise what they enjoy, and develop an even stronger bond built on trust and care.
What You'll Learn
Inside this course you'll discover:
A complete dog massage routine anyone can learn
How to massage dogs safely and confidently
Techniques for dogs of different sizes and ages
How to recognise when your dog is enjoying the massage
Ways to help ease tension and stiffness
Simple methods that are comfortable for both you and your dog
Everything is demonstrated step by step, making it easy to follow along at home.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for:
Dog owners who want to spoil their best friend
Families wanting to care for ageing dogs
Animal lovers looking to learn a valuable new skill
Massage therapists wanting to expand into canine massage
Anyone interested in improving a dog's quality of life through gentle, caring touch
No previous massage experience is required.
More Than Just a Massage
This isn't simply about learning techniques.
It's about creating moments your dog will look forward to every day.
It's about helping them feel safe...
Comfortable...
Relaxed...
And showing your appreciation in a way they'll genuinely understand.
Whether your dog is a playful puppy, an active adult, or a much-loved senior companion, these techniques can become something you'll enjoy together for years to come.
Enroll today and discover just how rewarding dog massage can be—for both of you.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
626 Reviews
Mark Perren-Jones
Mark Perren-Jones is a best selling instructor, Certified Aromatherapist, Remedial Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist. He was also the owner of the award winning Isla Verde Spa and runs the Mark Perren-Jones Spa Training Academy.
Mark has over 250K students in more than 210 countries Worldwide.
Mark has more than 25 years experience in the massage, aromatherapy and acupuncture fields and has worked in spas and clinics throughout the world. He has massaged Presidents and their families, Olympic athletes, professional sports people and celebrities around the world.
Mark's spa earned an incredible 100 out of 100 5 Star Reviews on Tripadvisor (100% 5 STARS). In just 6 months after the Isla Verde Spa opened it became the No.1 Ranked spa in his highly competitive region. His spa was shortlisted for best spa in the International Travel Awards Best Spas and Hotels.
His massage courses are designed for both beginners who would like to start a career in massage but it also is for qualified massage therapists who would like to improve on their massage skills.
After all, the most important aspect to any spa or massage clinic is to be able to give amazing massages each and every time to your clients.
Learn from the best so that you can become the best.
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Reviews
By Amanda Flanders on 6/1/2026
The utilization of different size + temperament (situationally) dogs throughout the course is helpful as to preparing mindset for approach with these patients. Advisement of letting the flow be natural of the appointment based on the dog, letting the time work as it allows with the dogs comfort level.
By Stephanie Engelmann-Weber on 4/19/2026
Ist ok aber mehr Praxis wäre toll
By Anette Strömfors Levall on 12/1/2025
Love the course! Only thing missing is a chart with muscles and a chart with the skeleton. Would have appreciated this. Still a 5 star course and great to see the different dogs and the interaction. I have also tried this on my cats. Great to get a certificate! Thank you!
By Heidi Neat on 10/31/2025
This was a great course! I have been certified in dog massage for 20 years. I thoroughly enjoyed taking this course as a refresher/CEU. Mark is so easy to follow. This course is a good fit for anyone wanting to learn how to massage dogs whether they have or haven't ever had any experience.
By Kimberly Yoder-Notaro on 1/15/2024
Yes a good match. Not licensed in massage. As in the Nursing field for over 40 years, we used to always give back rubs. I used to give foot rubs to my father (he was a mailman) and he loved it and it helped him relax and noticed connections between his surgeries and the spongy areas on his feet (missing organs) and small lumps in areas that matched his diagnosis. I have a "hound from the pound" that loves when I pet (massage) him, so I know this works. I would like to learn more. THX for this great opportunity.
By Sue Mitchell on 11/1/2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I found it to be easy going and informative , whether you are already trained in holistic healing /massage etc or you are totally new to this It's just so easy to take in. I have worked holistically on humans and horses most of my working life, now I run a doggy day care business and I cannot wait to offer this service to my clients. Mark this was a wonderful thing to do and you made it fun too. Sue Mitchell
By Corinna Höffner on 7/28/2023
Ich habe den Kurs jetzt beendet. Es hat großen Spaß gemacht dem Dozenten zuzuhören und zuzuschauen. Ich habe viel gelernt und mein Hund ist begeistert. Das war sicherlich nur der erste Kurs von vielen, die ich bei iMarc Perren-Jones buchen werde. Vielen, vielen Dank ——. I have now finished the course. It was great fun to listen and watch the instructor. I learned a lot and my dog is totales happy with my new skills.. This was certainly the first course of many that I will book with this fabulous instructor. Many, many thanks.
By Theresa Ellsworth on 6/22/2023
All the courses I have taken from Mark have been very informative, and easy to understand, and lots of fun. Mark is the best instructor. My husband is handicapped, and because of Mark I have been able to help keep him from a wheelchair. Thank you Mark! And now my German shepherd's hips are better. Thank you Mark!
By Douglas Ryan on 2/24/2023
I believe that some common “canine” muscular condition/issues should be discussed and the types of therapeutic manipulation that could be applied I.e. common injuries of dogs like sprained ankle etc.. and contraindications/symptoms you should refer to the veterinarian
By Yogini Rebel on 12/28/2022
Mark is so awesome and fun! What a fun teacher he is. :) I have three rescue Pomeranians and live near two animal shelters, and a couple of spa style animal boarding centers. So I knew this course was for me! I teach yoga, meditation, so massaging doggies and cats…just made sense Thank you Mark, your energy is fun, you’re an engaging teacher.
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