Wellness Corner: Therapeutic Modalities with Meredith Wille, LVT CCRP CCFT , Steel City K9 Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Many different options and treatment modalities are available for treating injuries in dogs. It is extremely important to work with a...
What is canine fitness? Why do we need to think about fitness for our dogs? Is it helpful for all dogs? Or should just the “athletes” in the house be doing fitness work? Canine fitness is the implementation of certain behaviors that help dogs understand how to use...
Preparing your dog to “play on the dock” can mean different things to different individuals. However, every competitor wants to be able to have fun and do it safely. Incorporating three or four warm-up exercises to prepare your dog’s body to compete is a fantastic way...
“Playing on the dock” is relished by both the handler and their dog. However, if the dog starts to demonstrate diminished performance, many handlers feel there may be a disconnect with the dog or the dog is losing interest in the sport. Though there may be some dogs...
As many performance owners/handlers know, it’s frustrating when a performance dog cannot participate in their sport due to an injury. When it comes to dogs participating in dock diving events, or any events requiring the dog to jump, injuries are often located in the...