Social Walk
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
10:30 AM – Second Sunday of the Month
Several Insight Hounds members, Daybreaks volunteers, and sighthound families meet for a relaxed social walk around the beautiful Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens. It’s a friendly gathering – perfect for chatting about sighthounds while enjoying the gardens, followed by tea and cake! 🍰☕
What to Expect:
A casual and friendly get-together for sighthound families.
A chance to meet fellow Insight Hounds members and chat about all things sighthound-related.
A beautiful setting for a relaxing stroll.
Option to enjoy tea and cake afterwards in the gardens.
Please Note:
🚶♂️ This is an informal social walk, not an organised event.
📌 No set route, collections, raffles, nail clipping, or training – just a friendly gathering.
🐕 Dogs must be on lead as per the garden’s rules.
🎟 Entry fees apply – full details & costs can be found on the Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Website.
Sighthound Clinical Canine Massage Workshop
Shustoke Village Hall, B46 2AX
Saturday 2nd May - 11.10am - Booking Required
Learn Clinical Canine Massage Skills with Your Sighthound
Sam from Thinking and Feeling Clinical Canine Massage will be joining us at Insight Hounds to guide you through how to safely and confidently massage your own sighthound.
Sam is a Clinical Canine Massage therapist who not only works hands-on with dogs, but also trains others to become therapists themselves. She has extensive experience working with sighthounds, including her own greyhounds Elle and Sirius, who are part of our membership, and she also works with Izzy and Freddie.
I attended this workshop with Sam myself, and it’s something I still come back to and use regularly, especially with Izzy. It’s brilliant for noticing small changes early, supporting their bodies, and it’s also a really lovely way to spend quality time together.
What this workshop is all about
This first mini workshop is designed to give you the foundations of how to massage your dog safely and correctly at home.
As Sam explains, this isn’t just about learning techniques.
You’ll be working with your dog’s individual personality to find the right approach for them, building trust and strengthening your bond through the conversation of touch.
You’ll also learn how to recognise signs of discomfort or pain, and what steps to take if you notice changes.
What you’ll be learning
• Foundations of Swedish massage techniques used in canine therapy
• How massage supports relaxation, circulation, and the nervous system
• How to help lower stress and support relaxation hormones
• How to recognise early signs of discomfort or pain
• How to adapt your approach to suit your individual dog
Swedish massage is a gentle but effective approach that can help your dog relax deeply, while also supporting their physical wellbeing.
It’s also a really lovely way to spend quality time together and build connection in a calm, supportive way.
Workshop Details
Saturday 2nd May
1.5 hour session
£40
Shustoke Village Hall, B46 2AX
There is also the option for Sam to carry out a muscular health check for your dog.
You can attend this as a standalone session, or continue on to sessions 2 and 3 when they are released.
Spaces are limited, and Insight Hounds members receive a 10% discount.
Book your place here:
https://Insighthounds.as.me/Caninemassage
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch, I’m always happy to help.
Steph, Star & Shadow
“Clare goes above and beyond—her themed lessons, workshops, and tailored training make learning fun and stress-free for dogs and humans alike!”
Keep up with our Instagram
