Our services

• Gift Certificates are available, please call.

Massage Sessions

    Massage sessions for your small animal at your home or one of our locations. Sessions are generally an hour, based on the wants and needs of the animal. Reiki healing, if desired, is included in the sessions at no extra charge.

Massage Workshops

    Learn to massage your own animal! I will show you the basics, either during regular massage sessions or in a stand-alone workshop. Please contact me if you would like a workshop for your group or event.

Contact Lively Dog

Lisa Ruthig

617-413-9086

Lisa@livelydog.net

 Our locations

In addition to providing sessions in your home, I am pleased to announce I have space at the following excellent businesses:

Pomfret Small Animal Clinic

54 Orchard Hill Rd. (RT 169 S of 101)

Pomfret Center, CT 06259

860-928-0841

Pet Sitting by Liz

150 Oxbow Road

Wayland, MA 01778

Pack of Paws Professional Dog Training

529 Ashland Avenue (RT 131)

Southbridge, MA 

Why Massage?

Dogs, cats and other small animals benefit from massage in the same ways that humans do. The same techniques are used, modified for the anatomy and physiology of small animals. As with humans, professional training ensures that these techniques are applied safely and effectively to your pet.

Benefits of Massage

• Relaxation- lowers physiological arousal and stress hormones

• Increases range of motion and flexibility

• Minimizes the effects of structural imbalances

• Relieves pain and anxiety

• Cleanses the body of toxins

• Gently builds muscle tone

• Decreases soreness, stiffness, and swelling

• Builds trust between you and your pet

I encourage all pet owners to provide massage for their animals and will teach you the basics of a safe and effective routine.

My training

Lisa Ruthig  BS Biology, University of Delaware 1991

Certified Small Animal Massage Therapist,

graduate of Bancroft School of Massage Therapy Small Animal Massage Program,

a 200 hour training program with in-depth instruction in canine and feline anatomy,

animal behavior, animal first-aid, gait analysis, and advanced massage techniques.

Instructor of Equine Anatomy at Bancroft School of Massage Therapy

Certified Reiki Practioner Level II, attuned by Aileen D'Angelo, Registered Reiki Master/ Teacher

Member, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals