European Guild of Canine Bowen Therapists
The Bowen Technique for Dogs
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European Guild of Canine Bowen
Therapists
Important Notes
Canine Bowen Technique is not a substitute for proper veterinary care, and should
be used in conjunction with orthodox veterinary treatment. It is only available on
veterinary referral.
Please contact your therapist for the appropriate referral form.
Canine Bowen Technique therapists do not diagnose (we leave that to the experts in
the veterinary profession who have the proper training and qualifications to do so).
Under no circumstances will Canine Bowen Technique therapists prescribe medication
or alter any medication already prescribed for the dog.
Canine Bowen Technique
(The Bowen Technique for Dogs)
The Canine Bowen Technique is a ‘light-
non-
It is based on the principles of the Bowen Technique, a successful human therapy
named after it’s developer, Tom Bowen (1916-
Its adaptation in the UK for use on dogs was started in 2001 by Bowen therapists Sally and Ron Askew, who started on their own dogs, and then, with the cooperation and support of their local vets, integrated their findings into their canine behavioural and rehabilitation work with great success.
In 2003, following persistent prompting, they designed a professional program of training, with an holistic approach, for people wishing to become properly skilled Canine Bowen Technique therapists, and founded the European Guild of Canine Bowen Therapists (EGCBT) to bring this exciting modality both to the UK and to mainland Europe.
The EGCBT diploma course in Canine Bowen Technique is currently the only course in Bowen for dogs recognised by the Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA).
about the Canine Bowen Technique and how it might help your own dog
details of Canine Bowen Technique therapists in your area
about our EGCBT training courses for people interested in learning the Canine Bowen Technique, and how to successfully apply the therapy to dogs.
