Canine myofunctional therapy is all about the muscles of the dog. I see dogs that have hip displaysia, sprains, strains, arthritis and dogs who have seizures. What many don't realize is when I see a dog that has a symptom, not only do i treat the area but the whole body also gets the treatment. You see, when one part is in pain, the rest of the body will compensate which means stress and strain on the other part of the body muscle which could lead to injuries if nothing is done about it. So when ever I start my treatment, I pay attention to the muscles, the fascia, the hair follicles of the dog, the gait of a dog and I know when a dog has over used his front legs, or his back legs by feeling the muscles. Many think that it's simple, just massage the dog, yes i agree general massages you can get away with it but if you were to go deeper and don't know what you are doing, you may get bitten and you may even injure your dog further causing him more pain. It's like going to a massage place and having an inexperience person massage your body and coming out battered and bruised. I know I have done that before. Now I only go to a person who is qualified and who would not abuse my body. The philosophy of no pain no gain just doesn't work sometimes.
For dogs, if they are in pain, they will not hesitate to warn you, by growling and if you ignore it, they will bite. My treatment does not necessarily mean they won't feel pain, they will fell it depending on how severe they're condition are but the difference is this, I pay attention to their behaviour, what they tell me and adjust accordingly. I can't tell the dog "No Pain No Gain"..they will just inflict the pain on me! :D
As an experienced canine myofunctional therapist, i've learned to look out for signs from the dogs through their eyes, their character, trusting my hands when I treat them. I've seen hyper dogs when I start therapy that calms down at the end of the therapy and sleeps. Trust with myself and the dog is very crucial and at the end when the dog feels relax and happy and well he will wag his tail the next time he sees me. Now that is reward in my eyes. 
My dog after therapy session happily sleeping away.
