Thought massages were just for the two-legged? Think again. South Ender Arnie Katz, owner of Katz & Dogz Massage, visited Bark Place last month to demonstrate canine massage therapy, a practice he discovered a decade ago. The benefits of massage for pets are much same as they are for humans, Katz said. Therapy can relax sore muscles, help soothe and calm anxiety, increase range of motion, or soothe aches and pains associated with aging.

“Some people might think, ‘oh my dog’s a dog, they don’t really need a massage,’” he said. “They might not ‘need’ one, but it just helps them lead happier healthier lives.”

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