Canine Massage Certification Course

Our Canine Massage Certification Course is a comprehensive 200-hour professional training program designed for those who want to confidently and safely support dogs through therapeutic massage and holistic bodywork.

This course is ideal for animal lovers, canine professionals, bodyworkers, veterinary support staff, trainers, groomers, rescue workers, and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of canine anatomy, movement, stress patterns, and hands-on wellness techniques.

Throughout the program, you’ll learn how to evaluate the dog’s body, identify areas of tension and restriction, apply appropriate massage techniques, and create thoughtful sessions that support comfort, mobility, nervous system balance, recovery, and overall well-being.

This certification course is:

• Fully online
• Self-paced
• Start anytime
• Lifetime access
• 200 hours of training
• Approved through NCBTMB for continuing education credits for Licensed Massage Therapists
• Eligible for membership through the International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork
• Eligible for membership through the International Association of Holistic Animal Practitioners
• Recognized by IAHAP as qualifying education to sit for the Animal Massage Board Exam

Students who complete this course will have the educational foundation to pursue professional membership opportunities and may be eligible to sit for the IAHAP Animal Massage Board Exam, helping establish greater credibility and professional recognition in the field of holistic animal care.

Because the course is self-paced and includes lifetime access, you can begin whenever you’re ready and move through the material in a way that fits your schedule. Whether your goal is to start a canine massage business, add animal bodywork to your existing practice, support dogs in rescue or rehabilitation, or simply help your own animals feel their best, this program gives you the knowledge and hands-on skills to begin that journey with confidence.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation in canine massage, body awareness, safe handling, observation, palpation, session planning, and professional application so you can begin working with dogs in a thoughtful, ethical, and effective way.