May07
Spinal cord infarction in dogs – how to help them with physiotherapy
The last blog post was already about spinal cord infarction in dogs and its development as well as symptoms. In this article you will get ...
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Apr03
10 important facts about cycling with dog
In spring, the first rays of sunshine draw us all outside and activities with our dogs are twice as much fun! Then you also see ...
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Mar28
Vacation with dog – Fit on vacation with this simple training! (advertisement)
The vacation season starts again and what could be better for us dog owners than to spend the vacation with our dogs. Even though we ...
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Mar06
Degenerative Myelopathy – Behavioral Tips Part III of the Blog Series
Degenerative Myelopathy is a dreaded disease among dog owners. A genetic cause is suspected, but it has not been completely clarified. This disease is particularly ...
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Feb28
Degility – 5 things you should definitely know about the dog sport!
For me as a physiotherapist, the health aspect is of course the main focus when it comes to dog sports. Because sure, dog sports should ...
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Jan31
How to get your senior dog through the winter well – My heart barks issue #22
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Nov15
The walk as a training unit for your dog – “Trimm-Dich” for four-legged friends
You want to make the walk with your dog not only exciting, but also at the same time have the opportunity to do something for ...
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Nov08
10 indispensable tips if your dog suffers from spondylosis!
Spondylosis is a real “common disease” in our dogs. Many of our four-legged friends fall ill with it in the course of their lives – ...
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Oct11
Fitness training for dogs – much more than daredevil tricks.
Fitness training for dogs is becoming more and more popular. More and more often on the Internet circulate videos of dogs that have mastered the ...
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Senior-friendly exercise – THIS is what you should definitely consider!
It feels like from one day to the next your dog lets himself fall back during the walk. One or the other movement becomes more ...
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Balance training for dogs – How to promote balance and body awareness
Good balance and body awareness does not come naturally to every dog. There are dogs that move precisely already as a young dog and again ...
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How to train your dog’s condition and what to look out for
In the last article, we already talked about why conditioning is good for your dog. But what is actually to consider in a good condition ...
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Why good conditioning training is healthy for your dog
Condition training is good for every dog: Good training to promote endurance and condition is not only useful for sporting dogs. In general, fitness training ...
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Physiotherapy in dogs – so versatile it can be used!
I’ll say it right away: physiotherapy for dogs is indeed recommended for “every dog”. Item. Completely without reason, there are still voices that ridicule physiotherapy ...
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Sports with older dogs – what you should pay attention to
Can dogs actually still be active in sports in old age? Sports with older dogs is often a contentious issue. But what actually speaks against ...
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Mini workout – 3 simple exercises to keep your dog fit even in the heat
The high temperatures are also very hard on our four-legged friends. The walks are often shorter. But you can still make sure your dog stays ...
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Degility – healthy and cool sport for your dog!
When it comes to degility, my physical therapist heart beats faster. Why? Because I never tire of repeating how important active exercise is for dogs ...
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When the young dog suddenly limps – OCD of the shoulder
Diagnosis: OCD of the shoulder – A case report from practice My latest article in My Heart Barking #19 on OCD of the shoulder, is ...
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Everyday exercise vs. exercise training in dogs – these are the differences
Your dog moves every day and yet the question arises: is movement equal to exercise? On your walks, when he plays or stomps through the ...
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Jan05
4 tips for an exciting walk with your old dog
How do walks stay exciting with your old dog? My last few posts have already been all about living with a senior dog. As our ...
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How to get your dog through the winter without complaints
You want your four-legged friend to be free of complaints even in winter? In my latest article for the 18th edition of “My heart barks” ...
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Aug24
Amputation: happily through life on 3 legs!
Three-legged dogs and life after amputation Most of us have encountered them more often: Dogs on three legs after an amputation. Even have a three-legged ...
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Aug18
Life jacket – safety and fun in the water – Product test: Alcott Mariner
Does a dog really need a life jacket? Swimming is not only fun for dogs, but also good for health. Due to the reduced weight ...
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Jul14
5 ingenious exercises – so your dog comes fit through the summer
Summer, Sun, Sunshine…. Summer dog Summer is sometimes a curse and a blessing at the same time. Temperatures are soaring, the air is oppressive and ...
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Jul05
11 valuable tips – so your dog leads a great life despite spondylosis
So your dog gets through everyday life well even with spondylosis! SPONDYLOSIS is a progressive bone brace formation between the individual vertebral bodies. It results ...
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Jun30
Fit and healthy in the cool water – swimming and treading water
Swimming and treading water more than recreational fun? Most four-legged friends love it when it’s warm: swimming and romping through the cool water. And finally ...
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Jun23
Fit on vacation – with 5 minutes of exercise training to more fitness – part 2
Exercise training on vacation? Isn’t it time to relax?! Exercise training should not be neglected in any life situation. Already in my last post I ...
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Jun16
Fit on vacation – with 5 minutes a day more fitness -part 1
So the movement training does not come too briefly also in the vacation Vacation at last – take a deep breath, sleep in, discover new ...
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Jun09
How to prevent joint problems – guest post at midoggy
What can you do to avoid joint problems such as osteoarthritis and the like? Prevent joint problems dog Many dog owners wonder what they can ...
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Jun02
Jogging with dog – what you should know
Jogging with dog – fitness for man and four-legged friend Many dogs have great fun accompanying their owner on a jog. They are great endurance ...
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May26
Effective Cool Down for the sporting dog
Cool down in dog Cool Down is completely overrated? That’s what we should be talking about. Because what actually happens after the sport, just back ...
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May19
How to do an active warm up for dogs – part 2
Effective Why Up is Important The last article was about why a WARM UP is so important for your sporting dog, what happens during the ...
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May12
Preventing Sporting Dog Injuries with Warm Up – Part 1
Warm up – Active warm up for dogs The number of dog athletes and sporting dogs is growing and yet Warm Up is not a ...
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May05
Patellar luxation – the clinical picture and how to help your dog
“Common disease” patellar luxation in dogs Patellar luxation is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in dogs. But it is just as often “overlooked” ...
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Apr28
Cauda Equina Compression Syndrome – Isometry as an all-round exercise
What can you do for cauda equina compression syndrome? Your dog has been diagnosed with Cauda Equina Compression Syndrome? Now it’s about how you can ...
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Apr14
Diagnosis OCD – two exercises that support rehab
How can you help your dog with shoulder OCD? Your dog’s osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) has been successfully treated? Now it’s all about supporting your dog ...
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Mar31
Cycling with your dog – health and fun
Properly implemented cycling is a great workout for dog and owner Cycling with dogs is high on the list of activities for many dog owners. ...
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Mar24
Relieve pain and relax with hedgehog ball, brush and curry comb (incl. video)
You want to relieve pain with massage – but without learning holds? This is how it works! You want to relieve pain and release tension ...
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Mar17
Massage grips for dogs – circles (incl. video)
You want to learn massage techniques for dogs yourself? There are a variety of massage handles for dogs. Some of them can be performed by ...
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Mar10
Loosening tensions with massage – kneading (incl. video)
You want to relax tensions in your dog? I will explain how you can learn to massage your dog and thus loosen tensions. The kneadings ...
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Mar03
You want to massage your dog? How to do it – Strikes (incl. video)
You can learn to massage your dog You too can massage your dog! Really! In my article Massage for dogs – more than just wellness ...
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Mar01
Massage for dogs – more than just wellness
The emergence of massage in dogs Massage for dogs is not an invention of modern times. In general, massage has been known for its healing ...
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Feb25
Two active exercises for herniated disc
Fit after herniated disc My last blog post was about the herniated disc and what it means. Today I’m going to tell you about two ...
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Feb18
Two active exercises for cruciate ligament rupture to copy
These exercises will help your dog with cruciate ligament tear Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs was the topic of my last blog post. There I ...
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Feb11
These two exercises will help your dog with elbow dysplasia
Two exercises for more mobility and strength in elbow dysplasia What elbow dysplasia means for your dog was the topic of my last post. In ...
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Feb04
These two exercises will help your dog with hip dysplasia
You want to actively support your dog with hip dysplasia? In the blog post on hip dysplasia, I explained to you what HD is, what ...
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Jan31
Joint diseases in dogs – 5 tips that will help him immediately
Our four-legged friends sometimes struggle a lot with joint diseases Especially when the weather is wet and cold or the air is humid, joint diseases ...
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Jan28
Two exercises from dog fitness training that will help your dog with spondylosis
Your dog has spondylosis and you want to get active? What spondylosis means for your dog was the topic of my last post. As promised, ...
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Jan21
Your dog has osteoarthritis – two exercises to follow
Osteoarthritis in dogs and how you can become active My last blog post was about how osteoarthritis develops, what the consequences are, and how you ...
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Jan15
This turns the walk into an experience including an exercise session
Your walk has become much shorter? Your dog wants to go home right away? Walking and regular exercise are also important for dogs with musculoskeletal ...
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