Upcoming Events
PAWS Doggie Fun & Games Day!
Saturday, June 26th from 10 am to 2 pm
ALL DOGS are welcome to attend, including non-PAWS dogs! Demonstrations & classes by Academy instructors and then a chance to play! Rally, Agility, Freestyle Dance, Swimming (dogs only), Frisbee, Obedience, Massage, Silly Games. Fun and games for everyone - drop in or stay all day! Go to http://www.pawsforpeople.org/ to learn more. Registration required: please email PAWSofficesupport@comcast.net or call 302-351-5622
Current News:
The Swimming Paws is Getting Dogs Wet
Taking Reservations
The Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club is getting many breeds into the water, helping the dogs with cardiovascular conditioning and even conditioning their coat and skin. Call to schedule a swim evaluation, and Carrie will help teach your dog how much fun swimming can be! Click Here to see all the action, with some videos and photos!
About the Academy
Delaware Today Magazine Spotlights the Academy
February 2010
Read about the Academy and other pet-related businesses in Delaware Today's March 2010 issue, with the article, "Spoil Your Pet"
Delaware Today magazine is a great resource for all things Delaware, and if you visit the Academy on a regular basis, we encourage you to subscribe to Delaware Today.
Canine Sports Massage Therapy
By Sue Schneider, Certified Massage Therapist
The Academy of Dog Training and Agility is pleased to now offer the benefits
of Sports Massage Therapy to our canine athletes and partners. (You do not need to be a club member to take advantage of this service.)
Sports massage therapy is used universally as a pre-event, post-event, and
maintenance therapy for animal athletes involved in all types of
competition. Because this therapy has been found useful in relieving and
modifying the symptoms of a variety of ailments and conditions, its benefits
also extend to healing, aging, arthritic, and obese dogs.
Sue Schneider, a Certified Massage Therapist, performs these massages in a
heated/air-conditioned, quiet room at the Academy, and is committed to
creating a positive, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, for your dog.
Full-body sports massage maintains healthy body balance and provides the
following benefits:
- Reduces overall body stress and therefore calms and relaxes,
- Alleviates pain as it eases aching muscles, injured tissues, arthritis and other painful conditions,
- Improves blood and lymph circulation and so flushes out toxins and waste,
- Increases oxygen absorption and enhances the immune system,
- Reduces inflammation and joint swelling, while increasing range of motion and flexibility,
- Enhances muscle tone and prevents atrophy of inactive muscles,
- Revitalizes and invigorates,
- Heightens concentration and alertness,
- Helps reduce behavioral issues,
- Improves and maintains overall health, and so promotes longevity.
Rates and Time Commitment
A full-body massage takes approximately 60-70 minutes, will not be rushed, and should not be interrupted once started.
Each full-body massage
$50.00
20% off if you schedule 2 massages within 30 days
Contact Information:
Please contact Sue Schneider at
302-540-8899
Massages are by appointment.
***Note: Massage therapy is not a replacement for medical care or standard Wellness check-ups with a veterinarian
