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When people think of muscle building and strength exercises for dogs they picture the big Pitbull or Rotti conditioning for protection sports…

Just like us, dogs can benefit from a stretching and strengthening program. It can build and maintain muscle mass, improve body awareness…

It is important to understand behavior conditioning and how it works in order to best control it when it comes to our…

If you’ve done fitness training with your dog, then you probably know that doing the exercises slowly and with great control is…

When talking to a friend recently, I made the comment that my average client has minimal training experience, so in many cases…

Whether it’s humans or dogs, the iliopsoas muscles come up a lot in treatment of low back, pelvic, and hip pain.  This…

Flexibility is an important component of fitness training. It plays a major role in overall health, fitness and function. But just like…

If you are already doing fitness exercises, or are interested in starting them with your dog, you need to understand the dog’s…

Do you know how to progress your dog’s exercises? As muscles become accustomed to the demand of a work out, you’ll need…

“In my classes students are encouraged to ALWAYS go back to basics if your dog does not have the strength to complete…

What is muscle atrophy in dogs? It sounds alarming, but what does it look like and how can you help your four-legged…

Many dogs engage in regular physical activity and can be considered athletes even when not competing or on active duty. Here’s how…

The Amazing Tail Those who love them all agree: Dogs are amazing animals. Not only are they capable of adapting to life…

The manner, in which a dog ambulates or walks, is called “gait”. Knuckling During knuckling, the dog’s paw will curl under with…

Got a ball-crazy dog who’s smart and fast? Looking for a way to burn some of his energy and meet some people?…

Stable vs. unstable surfaces in dog fitness – is it as beneficial as it is fancy-looking? Who doesn’t love to watch all…

Gyms have all sorts of balance and stability equipment these days. They may include traditional exercise balls, foam pads of all sizes,…

Watching the clever Border Collie, Tex, win the 2015 Westminster Dog Agility Contest or the whip-quick retriever, Joy, earn the large dog…

You’re not the only one who needs to work out. Exercise is important to your cat’s overall health. Movement, especially the kind…

Individual responses to conditioning differ based on genetics, age, and previous activity level.   As with a human athlete, the success of…

Just like us, dogs can benefit from a stretching and strengthening program. It can build and maintain muscle mass, improve body awareness…

Dogs have a great capacity for assisting their human counterparts in their daily lives and are very excited and willing to perform…

A note from Laurie Edge-Hughes:  The inspiration for this blog came from an article that I read regarding exercises for the gluteal…

I found a fascinating article that I think could be of relevance to our sporting dogs.  I’m just going to put the…

We all want to keep our dogs as fit and healthy as possible throughout their lives and well into their golden years.…

We all want to keep our dogs as fit and healthy as possible throughout their lives and well into their golden years.…

Have you ever noticed your dog preferring one side over another? It may come as a surprise but just like people dogs also…

Canine conditioning has continued to gain interest and acceptance from other popular canine sports, such as flyball, agility, and obedience. Competitors are…

Perfect puppy “Shades”! My newest partner in crime and future sporting dog! You’ve brought your puppy home from the breeder and are…

Treadmills have received a lot of popularity in the last few years in mainstream canine conditioning programs and rehabilitation. I see a…

Just like in people, proper rehabilitation in pets requires exercise, but you don’t need to have lots of fancy equipment to make…

The benefits of a therapeutic exercise program If your dog has been diagnosed with arthritis, your veterinarian will likely tell you to…

Releasing the Natural Athlete: An Excerpt From ‘Core Conditioning for Horses’ In this excerpt from his book Core Conditioning for Horses, Simon…

I’ve got a thought concept for you. It’s incredibly simple, but incredibly profound as well.  I found it as a blog on: …