Mar14
Chatting out of the sewing box – my way to the dog physio
I was not born a dog physio. Phew, so now it’s out. 😉 “What does the dog as a vocation mean to you?” I asked ...
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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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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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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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Oct04
Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs – the main symptoms
Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs is a common joint disease. It is usually the anterior cruciate ligament that tears. For a cruciate ligament tear to ...
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Osteoarthritis in dogs – the main symptoms
Osteoarthritis in dogs is one of the most common joint diseases. This is a chronic, progressive change in the joint that limits function. Various causes ...
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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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7 tips on how to delay the aging process of your dog
Is it possible to prevent a dog from growing old? No, we cannot prevent our dogs from getting older. The last article was already about ...
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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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Old dog – 7 things with which you support him in everyday life
We dog people all have to deal with the subject of “old dogs” sooner or later. It’s not always easy to see that our four-legged ...
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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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Agility with large, lumbering dogs: Danger to health?
Already here I would like to answer the question quite clearly with YES. Agility with large, lumbering dogs is simply unhealthy. It does not correspond ...
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7 important things in agility with small dogs
Agility is no longer just a sport for Border Collie & Co. More and more small dogs are also conquering the training grounds. Whether large ...
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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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Walking your senior dog – how to move your dog properly
We just can’t stop it. At some point, our beloved four-legged friends get older. And walking with your senior changes, too. Feeling from one day ...
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Dec08
5 extremely important things in the old dog
What is essential to consider with an old dog? You have an old dog or your dog is in the best age? Even then, you ...
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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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Oct13
How to recognize overweight in dogs and prevent them from getting sick
You are unsure if your dog suffers from overweight? Obesity is a touchy subject. Often it is difficult for us to assess whether our dog ...
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Oct06
How does your dog get fat? – the fatal consequences of obesity in dogs
Obesity is a serious health risk overweight dog Nobody likes to hear that their dog is too fat. Obesity is a sensitive topic, which many ...
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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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Jul26
The more movement, the better – run until your paws glow?!
How much exercise does your dog need? How much exercise dog A good question that is often discussed and opinions vary widely. There is no ...
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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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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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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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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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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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