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FitPAWS K9FITbone dog balance platform for fun dog fitness!! #Repost @i_am_corgi_ellie ... My April progress! #canineconditioning ... #fitpaws #K9FITbone #balance platform #fitnessplatform #dogtraining #dogear #happydogs #healthydogs #fitpawsusa See more

We are excited to announce a new webinar series in partnership with Companion Animal Health, Canapp Sports Medicine, Pathway Vet Alliance and Ignite - Global Ve...terinary Learning Community! Join us for our first session Wednesday, June 2nd at 1pm est as Dr. Sherman Canapp and Dr. Debra Canapp discuss: Fusion vs Regenerative Medicine for Carpal Hyperextension. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/540572007729110028 #canappsports #regenerativemedicine #prp #stemcelltherapy #stemcell #stemcells #caninemedicine #plateletrichplasma #caninewellness #painmanagement #veterinarian #vetmed #vettech #caninephysio #vetnurse #vetwebinar #vetqanda

Did you know that 15 minutes a day can help transform your dog? #Repost @zia_thebluestaffy ... There are more ways to exercise your dog, than just the daily wa...lks. Just about any type of dog can benefit from using FitPaws equipment! From the puppies/young dogs who needs to explore the world and get to know their bodies (and limits) while having as many positive experiences as possible, to the shy/nervous dogs (or even rescue dogs) who needs a little help to come out of their shell, while building their confidence. Performance dogs who needs to be athletic and stay in top physical condition for health and safety, can incorporate FitPaws training into their routines to help maintain strength, flexibility, balance and confidence. The possibilities are almost limitless when it comes to using FitPaws equipment to cross train athletic dogs. High-energy dogs who needs quite a bit more activity than your average pet can also benefit from FitPaws training lessons, to get adequate exercise while having a lot of fun. Long-bodied dogs (especially certain breeds) can be prone to back issues, so FitPaws training for these dogs can really work to prevent injuries and keep a dog happy and healthy for it’s entire life. Senior dogs can improve their strength and mobility (which can prevent them from falling) but remember to take your precautions and consult with your vet when training an elderly dog. Overweight dogs can get a fun exercise and be rewarded with low-fat treats, to get leaner and become more fit. Super-smart dogs can benefit from the training called shaping, which is very easy to demonstrate on the FitPaws equipment. And the list just goes on... This is definitely amongst our favorite activities! Fun canine fitness that helps exercise the dog (mentally and physically) while strengthening the bond between dog and owner. We just bought this K9 FitBone that helps develop strength, endurance, body awareness, balance and flexibility. For now we’ll use it by itself, and soon it will be incorporated in a training course with all our FitPaws equipment lined up together #fitpaws #k9fitbone

Watch this album for the month of April, where we will reshare some awesome Structure and Movement information

Tendon and Ligament Biomechanics in Action! Fabulous slow motion footage illustrating the action, stress and strain.

Did you know? When walking, dogs and all four-legged animals, use the following pattern: left hind leg, left front leg and then right hind leg, right front leg.... Dogs use this pattern for a very practical reason because it ensures maximum stability. Namely, this way, there are always three feet on the ground supporting the body. The three feet on the ground form a triangle. The closer the body is to the center of that triangle the higher the stability. The walk is the only moving pattern featuring three feet on the ground. In a nutshell, this is how dogs normally walk. However, dogs follow this pattern when walking intentionally. When on lead, they move without intention which makes them change their walking pattern. More info: https://petmaven.io//why-does-my-dog-sway-when-he-walks-9-

Last week while doing a locum at LSU, I lasered a sheep! Meet Tipsy, a very special sheep born with torticollis. By the time I met Tipsy, at the age of 4, she w...as struggling with severe arthritis & pain in her elbow as a sequella to the torticollis. How did we manage to restore Tipsy's quality of life & get her walkingeven running againafter an arthrodesis procedure? A multi-modal approach, including laser therapy (and LOTS of love), was just what Tipsy needed! P.S. If you're ready to incorporate laser therapy into your treatment plans & get incredible, life-altering results with optimum efficiency, there's just a few days left to join the waitlist for my upcoming **Optimum Laser Therapy** online course + community. Hop on the waitlist now at the link in the comments

are found in young dog's bones. They are a place where bone cells grow, mature and calcify. Their main job is growing the length and width of the ...bone. Closed growth plate (solidifies into bone) means that the bone is done growing. It is the weakest part of the growing bone and can be damaged (fractures, stress injuries), resulting in possible growth deformities. , so doing too much of the same thing is not good with them. It's better to strive for less repetitions/time and more diversity in exercise or training. This does not refer to not exercise pups at all, they need and benefit from various activities and exercises, but there are certainly some things we as dog owners can put some limits to in order to avoid putting excessive stress on their growing structures. ' Long walks or hikes, where your pup is not able to take some rest or go at his own pace Repetitive starts and stops like running after and stopping for a ball Jumping off objects (such as from the sofa, or down the higher objects in the environment), repetitive running up and down the steep hills Repetitive tight turns around the objects, sudden stops (landing after jumps, or to pick up a toy), fast changes of direction Instead of doing a 5km walk do two half an hour walks where your goal is not the distance but rather the different experiences your puppy can get exploring different terrains, sniffing, playing, etc. Find flat or slightly varied terrain to prevent running up/ down the hill, jumping off things Playing gentle tug, food games; nose work games such as searching for a toy or a treat in the grass Working on puppy manners and useful behaviours you will need when the puppy grows up (recall, leash walking, settling...) : healthy puppies aren't made of glass, and shouldn't be kept on exercise restriction, but we should use a common sense when it comes to encouraged activities - for example instead of exploiting their natural instincts of chasing, by having them chase a toy until they drop down dead tired, spend rather some quality time with your pups with a variety of different lower-impact activities where you let your pup dictate his pace. This will help your dog grow in a confident, capable and fit young adult. ;)