Pawsitive Touch

20/01/2026

Don't miss the opportunity to join Lucy Tyrell for this fabulous workshop! Places always book up well in advance, so don't miss the chance to join.

To reserve your slot email 👉lucy@caninetherapy.co.uk

15/01/2026

Now this is a bit of a long one but a very important one so bear with me! I have permission to share this information and these pictures from the dog’s guardian. Meet Freddy a wonderful but sensitive soul. Freddy can be anxious in certain situations and with people he doesn’t know. He also has a bite history. Freddy struggles with muscular imbalance and from a myo fascial point of view was really quite restricted. He was also hypersensitive in his pelvic limbs (back legs.) His guardian knew he would benefit from some type of help but was not sure whether this would be possible with his history and anxiety. Luckily Emma from Emma’s Animals, knew better and gave her my details as she could also see from his movement and behaviour that perhaps something wasn’t quite right. As a Galen Myotherapist I treat using the principles of Positive Pact (for more info on Positive Pact follow the link in bio.) Positive Pact means all treatment is choice led and consent based. To put it simply, it allows the dog to have total autonomy over their body including if, when, where and how we treat. This methodology is for every dog we treat but for those dogs that struggle with anxiety and touch, it can be an absolute game changer. I am sure you can see from the images that Freddy understands how we work and can really relax into the treatment. So if you have a touch averse dog or an anxious dog there are ways of working with them. For any more info on this or if you’d like to find out more do get in touch. Galen Myotherapy

11/01/2026

Booking has opened for my next online workshop. The date is the 8th of February. The workshop is held over Zoom. More information’s and details on how to book are on my website - link in bio.

05/01/2026

Now you all know another thing I’m passionate about educating people on is slippery floors and the impact that they can have on muscles and joints. In fact some clients say you know when Lucy’s been round due to all the new rugs and runners there are! However this weather can be just as slippery as those floors. Add in the rock solid ground, freezing temperatures and you could have a real problem - repetitive even micro slips will affect the muscles and joints. So please over the next few icy days, think about where you walk your dog, how long you walk them for and the type of activity they are likely to be doing. When I was out with Marge this morning it was incredibly icy and she wanted to gallop around. Instead we did a shorter walk, most of it on lead (she walks well on lead) with lots of sniffing. This afternoon we have chosen some scentwork over another walk. Do share this info to spread awareness 🙏🏻

03/01/2026

You know me when it comes to what dogs wear less is more hence me designing the harness as I did. However in temperatures like today Marge and many other dogs do need to wear a coat/jumper of some sort and we love as the harness (loosened slightly from it’s normal fit) sits really well over the top still allowing that freedom of movement.

17/12/2025

Marge is all ready for her Christmas training with I also fear she will forget all the training she’s done when it comes to temptation alley …. 🤦🏼‍♀️

15/12/2025

You’ve done so well this year - lovely to see you today and see you in the New Year 🐾 Get • It’s my last session of the year tomorrow with . What a year it’s been!

Who knew that finding a treatment with the right person would make such a HUGE difference to me, and for Mum.

Lucy, your care has never ended after a session, you’re there 24/7 if we need it. Mum and I aren’t sure you realise just how good you are, not just for us, but for all the dogs you treat with care and love.

Thank you 🧡

28/11/2025

Marge most certainly has a ‘better bum’ than me! In answer to Do you and your dog share a physical resemblance’ I have many clients especially when I talk about the gluteal muscles and the hip flexors that reply ‘oh he/she is like me then’ so it seems to be a thing!

Do you and your dog share a physical resemblance? It sounds like a strange question, but hear us out!

Just like humans, dogs can develop what's often called a "lazy bum"—meaning their gluteal muscles are underactive. This can be caused by biomechanical imbalances or discomfort, which eventually forces other muscle groups to compensate and become dominant.
We will be exploring this more in our next post, so keep following!

25/11/2025

Hi I have only got a few treatment slots left before Christmas so if you’re hoping to get your dog booked in for a treatment please do so soon. Thank you for keeping me busy doing what I love 🙏🏻

24/11/2025

I didn’t know what Marge would think of this but yes she did it the first time I asked! • Here’s a fun “hold” challenge for you. Do you think you could get your dog to “hold” a piece of uncooked spaghetti without breaking or eating it? Not recommended for dogs with resource guarding tendencies. If you manage it, tag us in a photo for us to share. Some of our regulars can do this I’m sure....

Happy training! and Marge () managed it straight away.

20/11/2025

It’s a cold one this morning so I’ve loosened her harness so it can sit comfortably over her coat

12/11/2025

How Marge knows it’s training day without me telling her it’s training day! What’s your dog’s favourite high value treats? How do you motivate them?