Canine Kinesiology Taping On-Line Certification Course -
Certification and Non-Certification Courses Available
Our certification course was created to instruct dog professionals, such as massage therapists, chiropractors, veterinarians, vet techs, trainers, groomers, and others, on the proper application of kinesiology tape to dogs. This course provides an overview of kinesiology tape, its mechanism of action, and demonstrates various applications, including pain reduction, muscle and joint support, inflammation reduction, increased proprioception, and Aroma-taping.
Our non-certification course was designed to teach dog owners how to apply kinesiology tape to their dogs for pain relief, support, and to expedite healing after an injury.
Curriculum
Introduction to Kinesiology Tape
How Kinesiology Tape Works
Canine Applications (Pain Reduction, Support, Inflammation Reduction, Increased Proprioception, Post Surgical Taping, Aroma Taping)
Bonus Soft Tissue Release
Our instructors are available to our students for phone calls or virtual meetings at no additional cost!
Introduction to Kinesiology Tape
How Kinesiology Tape Works
Canine Applications (Pain Reduction, Support, Inflammation Reduction, Increased Proprioception, Post Surgical Taping, Aroma Taping)
Bonus Soft Tissue Release
Our instructors are available to our students for phone calls or virtual meetings at no additional cost!
Continuing Education Credits Available! Scroll to bottom of page for more info.
Register now, complete at your convenience!
No deadlines and no time limitations!
No deadlines and no time limitations!
Canine Kinesiology Tape On-Line Certification Course
$400.00
This course was developed to teach canine practitioners how to apply kinesiology tape to dogs to decrease pain, provide support and aid with numerous conditions such as hind end weakness, muscle spasms, joint instability and more! THIS IS A CERTIFICATION COURSE!
*Be sure to check your state laws before practicing animal massage or bodywork!
*This registration fee does not include a $25 certification processing fee that is due when you submit your case studies.
*Be sure to check your state laws before practicing animal massage or bodywork!
*This registration fee does not include a $25 certification processing fee that is due when you submit your case studies.
Canine Kinesiology Tape On-Line NON-Certification Course
$300.00
This course was developed to teach dog owners how to apply kinesiology tape to their dog(s) to decrease pain, provide support and aid with numerous conditions such as hind end weakness, muscle spasms, joint instability and more! THIS COURSE DOES NOT INCLUDE A CERTIFICATION OPTION!
Barras is an almost 10 year old Griffon Bruxellois who at the age of one was operated for a herniated disc and unfortunately Barras has had severe complications after this.
He has severe nerve damage to his hind legs, shows no pain but has difficulty moving his hind legs. We have treated for several years to take care of secondary muscle tension and to maintain nerve function. I have treated with focus on nerves with electrotherapy, laser, laserpuncture, massage and various exercises etc. Barras is very energetic and active and does well in the woods when working with his nose and his mum takes good care of him at home.
We tried a simple taping the other week to bring more awareness to the hind legs and hind paws. And I actually think it's fantastic to see that this simple taping is actually having an effect on his movements! He has been walking for so many years with impaired nerve function, not getting much better through various treatments over the years - the focus has been (and is) to maintain the function that is there in order to not get worse.
So that's why I think the taping to support the hind legs is fantastic as we are seeing an improvement, look at the tail before and after (!) and hind leg movements. Here we have also not done any other treatment than just the taping! Can't wait until he comes the next time and we can do the full proprioception taping!"
-Jenny Bertilsson
The Canine Kinesiology program is amazing, it is full of great information, and I always felt like everything I needed to know was accessible. I enjoyed how the program is laid out, it makes it very easy to follow and I think that it helps you learn in a "step by step" way. My TA Liza Weaver is awesome, she was fast with answering any questions I had and I loved the detailed feedback I got on my work and case studies. She does a great job of helping you learn the material and even pointed out things to me that I may have missed/ didn't notice. I really enjoyed taking this course!
-Kiel Bredeson
What you will receive with registration in the non-certification and certification course:
-Digital Manual to Download
-Continuous access to on-line course (no deadlines and course remains available after completion)
-Access to Canine Kinesiology Tape Practitioners FB page (post questions, case studies and experiences for feedback from Dr. Barbara and other practitioners around the world)
-Ongoing support from Dr. Barbara (Dr. Barbara makes herself available through e-mail 24/7 and responds as quickly as possible to any questions you may have)
-Digital Manual to Download
-Continuous access to on-line course (no deadlines and course remains available after completion)
-Access to Canine Kinesiology Tape Practitioners FB page (post questions, case studies and experiences for feedback from Dr. Barbara and other practitioners around the world)
-Ongoing support from Dr. Barbara (Dr. Barbara makes herself available through e-mail 24/7 and responds as quickly as possible to any questions you may have)
*There is no time frame to complete this course. This course is made to be completed at your own pace, on your own schedule. The course consists of a combination of written texts, demonstrative photographs, videos and exams.
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Continuing Education Credits
This course will provide you with course hour credits towards continuing education with the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association, International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork/Association of Canine Water Therapy (Provider # 15-16) and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body Work (Provider #1012) and the National Board for Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM).
E-mail Dr. Barbara for more information about course hours
Frequently Asked Questions
What is kinesiology tape? Kinesiology tape is a stretchy athletic tape that sticks directly to the skin on people and the hair on animals which causes a decompression effect of the skin resulting in increased blood flow, pain reduction and more.
What exactly will I be certified in and who is the certification by? You will be certified by Angel's Animals -Holistic Seminars as a Certified Canine Kinesiology Tape Practitioner. This certificate indicates that you are proficient in the techniques taught in the course which were developed by Dr. Angelique Barbara.
Do I have to be an Canine Professional to become certified? Yes, you must be a Canine Massage Therapist, dog trainer, Veterinarian, Chiropractor, Veterinary Technician or groomer. If you are in a dog related profession that was not mentioned, you can e-mail Dr. Barbara to see if you are qualified.
Do I have to be a Canine Professional to take the course? No, it is recommended that you have a basic understanding of canine anatomy before taking the course, but the course is open to all dog owners.
Why is the course open to dog owners? Shouldn't it only be available to professionals? Dr. Barbara feels that there are many dogs that can benefit from kinesiology tape and there is currently no other courses or manuals available to teach owners how to tape their dogs. Dr. Barbara feels that this course will allow dog owners to properly and effectively tape their dogs.
Is this taping technique affiliated with a specific brand of tape? No, Dr. Barbara recommends the brand RockTape because she has had the most success with it, but her techniques are in no way affiliated with the RockTape brand and any brand of tape can be used to perform the applications.
Does kinesiology tape replace other forms of body work? No, kinesiology tape works best when used in conjunction with other forms of body work such as massage and/or chiropractic.
Does the dog have to be shaved or can you tape over their hair? You can tape directly over the dog's coat. If the dog has a very long coat, some clipping may be necessary, but the tape normally does well on short- medium length hair.
How does the tape work if it's on the animal's hair rather than their skin? The tape lifts the hair, which lifts the skin, creating the same decompression effect seen in people wearing kinesiology tape.
Can a dog compete with the tape on? Yes and No. There are some competitions that will allow it and others will not. Advise the owner to check ahead of time before the competition.
Is the tape waterproof? Yes. It can be worn during a bath or while swimming.
How do the payment plans work? When you enroll in a payment plan the first payment is made at the time of enrollment and the following payments will automatically be charged to your card every 30 days until the course is paid in full. For example, if you enroll on March 9th, your following payment will be on April 9th and so on. A section of the course is made available to you as each payment is made. Click on this link to view all of our payment plans: https://holistic-animal-studies-by-angels-animals-llc.thinkific.com/
What exactly will I be certified in and who is the certification by? You will be certified by Angel's Animals -Holistic Seminars as a Certified Canine Kinesiology Tape Practitioner. This certificate indicates that you are proficient in the techniques taught in the course which were developed by Dr. Angelique Barbara.
Do I have to be an Canine Professional to become certified? Yes, you must be a Canine Massage Therapist, dog trainer, Veterinarian, Chiropractor, Veterinary Technician or groomer. If you are in a dog related profession that was not mentioned, you can e-mail Dr. Barbara to see if you are qualified.
Do I have to be a Canine Professional to take the course? No, it is recommended that you have a basic understanding of canine anatomy before taking the course, but the course is open to all dog owners.
Why is the course open to dog owners? Shouldn't it only be available to professionals? Dr. Barbara feels that there are many dogs that can benefit from kinesiology tape and there is currently no other courses or manuals available to teach owners how to tape their dogs. Dr. Barbara feels that this course will allow dog owners to properly and effectively tape their dogs.
Is this taping technique affiliated with a specific brand of tape? No, Dr. Barbara recommends the brand RockTape because she has had the most success with it, but her techniques are in no way affiliated with the RockTape brand and any brand of tape can be used to perform the applications.
Does kinesiology tape replace other forms of body work? No, kinesiology tape works best when used in conjunction with other forms of body work such as massage and/or chiropractic.
Does the dog have to be shaved or can you tape over their hair? You can tape directly over the dog's coat. If the dog has a very long coat, some clipping may be necessary, but the tape normally does well on short- medium length hair.
How does the tape work if it's on the animal's hair rather than their skin? The tape lifts the hair, which lifts the skin, creating the same decompression effect seen in people wearing kinesiology tape.
Can a dog compete with the tape on? Yes and No. There are some competitions that will allow it and others will not. Advise the owner to check ahead of time before the competition.
Is the tape waterproof? Yes. It can be worn during a bath or while swimming.
How do the payment plans work? When you enroll in a payment plan the first payment is made at the time of enrollment and the following payments will automatically be charged to your card every 30 days until the course is paid in full. For example, if you enroll on March 9th, your following payment will be on April 9th and so on. A section of the course is made available to you as each payment is made. Click on this link to view all of our payment plans: https://holistic-animal-studies-by-angels-animals-llc.thinkific.com/