# Dog Massage Tutorials The 'How to Massage Your Dog' Video Says Petting is Passe By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-11-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-massage-your-dog References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/akdobbins/how-to-give-a-full-body-dog-massage) With the help of her [canine friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-wellness-system) Henry Wrinkler and Darby, Maryjean Ballner shows you just how to [massage your dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-massages) so that you can “make a friend for life,” because “petting is passe.” The “How to Massage Your Dog” video is full of great information on how to [keep your pooch happy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-dog-bundle), such as the different massaging speeds and singing songs like “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” while changing the words so that they relate to your furry friend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Canine Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced canine massage techniques and tools to enhance the wellness of dogs. - **Pet Owner Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create online platforms and courses that teach pet owners how to provide therapeutic massages for their dogs. - **Holistic Pet Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish holistic pet care centers that offer dog massage services alongside other wellness treatments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate professional dog massage services into pet grooming salons and veterinary clinics. - **Online Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a digital platform where pet owners can access video tutorials and resources on dog massage techniques. - **Wellness Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop vacation retreats that offer dog massage workshops and classes for pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet-and-Owner Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-bark-and-sides.md) - [Personalized Dog Music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogmusic-ai.md) - [Pet Therapy Lasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laser-therapy.md) - [Detangling Pet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-teezer.md) - [High-End Dog Grooming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-groom-tool-brush.md) - [Dog-Friendly Driving Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlist-for-dogs.md) - [Dog-Friendly Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dogs-best-friend-game.md) - [Petting Booth Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petting-booth.md) - [CBD Grooming Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cbd-products-for-dogs.md)