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Stable vs. unstable surfaces in dog fitness - is it as beneficial as it is fancy-looking? Who doesn't love to watch all those cool workouts performed on various unstable surfaces? But, is it as beneficial as it is fancy-looking?  Again, we like to look at some facts first.   Working out on UNSTABLE equipment Primarily engages core and postural muscles...

Best Overall: Yaheetech Red Foldable Swimming Pool This reasonably priced dog pool gets top marks because it’s durable, portable and easy to use. The Yaheetech Red Foldable Swimming Pool comes in three different sizes to accommodate all types of dogs, and is a must by for any dog owner. The extra large dog pool from Yaheetech is 11 inches deep...

Many dogs are TERRIFIED of fireworks.  The unpredictable loud noises (cracks, snaps, and booms) combined with the flashes of light, smoke smells, and crowd excitement are all too much for them… More dogs run away from home on July 4th than any other day of the year.  And it’s well known that July 5th is the busiest day of the year...

Have you ever observed your dog's posture when sitting? Standing up from an improper or poor sitting position applies greater lateral bending forces to the knees and hocks, and doesn't activate correct muscles. So how can we achieve a proper sitting position? What is a proper sitting form (right photo) The dog should: sit squarely, with hips, knees and hocks aligned...

Canine sports and rehabilitation medicine growing by leaps and bounds An astonishing number of physical therapy options are available at every level for the spectrum of human athletes who come to need rehabilitation, from recreational runners to Olympic athletes. But what about canine athletes with sports injuries and other dogs with conditions that could benefit from rehabilitation? Where do they...