Better in Motion – Canine Bodywork & Conditioning Inc.
Enriching your canine partner’s life through movement and training for all stages of your dog’s life
Helping dogs live their best lives
Experience the benefits that canine massage and total-body fitness training can bring to your dog’s overall well-being.
Certified, Insured, Experienced.
Mobile service in the Powell River/qRD BC area. Online options for Conditioning
“Movement is essential to life, as is proper fitness. Core strength, in particular, is essential for proper posture and development. Every dog may benefit from core exercises and the benefits should help them to live the best quality of life for the longest time possible”
Dr. Debbie Gross Torraca, “Wizard of Paws”
What We Do:
Canine Bodywork & Massage
Relaxation, Posture & Mobility Enhancement, Sports & Performance, Warm-up / Cool-down, Maintenance, Senior Care, Touch Familiarization for Nervous Pups, & more
Static & Dynamic Evaluations / Gait Analysis
Identify the traits unique to your dog. Areas of strengths and weaknesses. In-person or on-line
Strength & Conditioning Programs One-on-One
Individualized programs and training sessions to optimize fitness and wellness. In-person or on-line
Fun with Friends
Group classes
- Fitness Foundations
- Pawkour
- Puppy Moves & Skills
- Senior Strengthening
- Rally Fit
Sports Training
Private or Group
- Rally Obedience
- Tricks
- Canine Good Neighbour
- Sports-specific Fitness
Home Visits
Lunchtime and/or bathroom visits to help break up long days for your pets
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Certified Canine Bodywork Services Offered
- Senior Care – supportive massage to address signs of aging including stiffness and muscle degeneration
- Relaxation
- Posture and Mobility Enhancement
- Puppy and Nervous Dogs Touch Familiarization
- Well-Dog Maintenance Massage
- Movement Optimization for Performance and Comfort
- Sporting Dog Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs on-site at events
- Post-Performance to Aid in Recovery
- End-of-Life/Palliative Support
Session appointments can be booked at your home or held at Dogworx Pet Ranch (7372 Nootka St., Just 2 minutes outside of Powell River, BC).
What people say:
My dog and I have been working with Rachel for several months now and it has been a hugely positive experience. Maisie is not quick to trust; she can take a long time to accept a new person touching her and can get explosively barky when her bubble feels invaded. Rachel coached us through all of the conditioning exercises, all while dealing with my dog’s reactivity issues. To my surprise, we even succeeded (fairly quickly) at getting Maisie to accept massage from Rachel, mostly, I believe, because Rachel is so attuned to the signs of discomfort and doesn’t push past them. Maisie and I always look forward to visits with Rachel!
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Sophie S. & Maisie (rescue Border Collie)
