Negative behaviors can also be modified with the use of massage. Non-verbal communication in a quiet setting can create a connection with the animal and amazing things can happen, said Mays. She's found that dogs massaged over a period of time became calmer. Others were alleviated of whining and separation anxiety when the owner leaves the home, said Mays. Dogs that bite are a hazard to the community.
Massage provides a means to address behavioral problems in a non-violent manner.