Aug23
Your dog does not play anymore? Pain can be the cause!
Pain in general and also joint pain in dogs is a topic that dog owners are becoming more and more aware of and take seriously. ...
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Aug11
Arched back in the dog – this is the cause
Again and again you see dogs that show a distinctly arched back, combined with a very stiff posture and gait. In many cases, this occurs ...
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Jun29
Improve gait in dogs with step training
When dogs show abnormalities in gait, it is often difficult and lengthy to improve these non-physiological movements. Particularly after operations or chronic diseases such as ...
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May30
Therefore, puppies and young dogs should not jump (for fun)!
Again and again I see videos in which puppies and young dogs jump over hurdles or other obstacles. Often just for fun. But this can ...
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May30
That’s why osteoarthritis doesn’t always cause pain – but is still there!
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in dogs. Most dogs develop osteoarthritis in the course of their lives. Most often, the joints ...
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May30
Does your dog shake normally? So right from the front to the back?
Maybe you have never really consciously asked yourself this question and therefore never consciously looked at how your dog shakes. At first it sounds very ...
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May30
Too fast growth in puppies and young dogs – this is how harmful it is for your dog!
Did you know that if a puppy or young dog grows too fast, it can result in lifelong musculoskeletal disorders? I am always amazed at ...
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Apr26
Avoid surgery in dogs with dog physiotherapy – is it possible?
In general, surgery in a dog is always a procedure that is more or less invasive and involves various risks. Keyword anesthesia risk. Surgery cannot ...
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Apr12
Hoopers Agility – an ingenious, joint-friendly dog sport for every dog
Hoopers Agility also known as N.A.D.A.C Hoppers or simply Hoopers, is a dog sport that actually came to Europe from the USA. In Europe, more ...
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Mar29
When the dog jumps – these are the effects on the forehand
Whether in the forest over tree trunks or sometimes over smaller ditches and obstacles – almost every dog owner has let his dog jump. Regular ...
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Mar15
Dog on three legs – this is what changes for a dog after an amputation and this is how you can support it
When dog owners learn that their dog will need a barrel amputation, the shock is usually great at first. No wonder, an amputation is a ...
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Feb08
The dog rod – much more than a mood barometer
We associate the dog’s tail primarily with one of our dogs’ many “means of communication.” Depending on the mood and situation, the rod is used ...
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Jan18
That’s how harmful it is to really “exercise” your dog on a regular basis
Dogs need to be exercised – so really, right? It’s been a big trend in recent years for dogs to (need to) be “exercised” on ...
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Sep29
Back training for dogs – with these two exercises you strengthen the muscles and promote mobility
Many dogs have back problems in the course of their lives and dog owners want to support their four-legged friends with targeted back training for ...
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Sep02
HAPPYFIT 2.0 Dog Fitness – free 6 day training plan and exercise instructions for your dog!
The topic of dog fitness and exercise training is becoming increasingly popular among dog owners. I have been passionate about it for a number of ...
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Aug18
This is how you as a dog owner can specifically support your dog after a torn ligament!
When a dog suffers a torn ligament, the question often arises as to what can be actively done as a dog owner to support the ...
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Aug11
Torn ligament in dog – causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment
Torn ligaments in dogs are one of the most common injuries in dog sports. The dog’s body has a variety of ligaments that provide stability ...
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Aug04
Dog fitness training vs. trick training – what are the differences?
Lately I have been asked more often where the difference is between dog fitness training or exercise training and trick training. Basically, the two don’t ...
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Jul16
Strain in dogs – how it occurs, what it means and how to treat it.
Just like us humans, dogs can also pull a muscle. Maybe you know it, that your dog just ran happily and wildly with his dog ...
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Jun10
Why performance pressure is out of place in exercise & fitness training for dogs
Recently, exercise training and dog fitness are experiencing a real hype. Basically, I am of course pleased that dog owners are concerned with the health ...
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May26
Osteoarthritis = sparing? – Why it’s so important to keep your dog moving when he has joint problems
When dog owners receive a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in their dog, they are usually unsure what is still good for their dog in terms of ...
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May13
Neurological problems in dogs – this is how you promote nerve conduction with stroking out the spaces between the toes
A whole range of back diseases also bring neurological problems at the same time. Common conditions closely associated with neurological problems typically include herniated discs, ...
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Apr28
How good dog training is built and why it’s important that your dog is doing well in the process! – Guest article by Anne Bucher
In many of my blog articles I have already looked at the topic of pain from different angles. It is a broad subject area and ...
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Mar31
Dog massage made easy with the massage glove – instructions for dog owners
Many dog owners are very interested in the subject of dog massage. But they don’t always want to venture into real massages. You don’t always ...
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Mar17
2 effective exercises to strengthen your dog’s coordination and body awareness
Many dogs, surprisingly, have relatively poor body awareness and body consciousness. For them, their body stops behind the torso. This inevitably leads to uneven loading ...
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Mar03
Fitness training for dogs – why balance pads & co. should not be used for fun
Fitness training in dogs is always inevitably associated with balance pads and balance boards in all colors and sizes. But why actually?! I thought long ...
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Feb18
Toe joint arthrosis in dogs – when the paws hurt with every step
When a dog suffers from osteoarthritis in the toes – that is, arthritis of the toe joint – it is usually downplayed and trivialized. It’s ...
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Feb04
Joint pain in dogs – when every step is uncomfortable
Joint pain in dogs is a topic that is gaining more and more awareness and importance. However, this was not always the case. Considering that ...
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Jan21
Why it’s so important that your dog sits properly!
No, this is not about obedience training. Sitting is just like standing a normal basic posture of our dogs. But if you look around you ...
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Dec17
Slipped vertebrae in dogs – spondylosisthesis – all the facts about the disease
A slipped vertebra in a dog is an unnaturally mobile vertebra in the back that leaves its normal position within the spine, causing discomfort. One ...
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Dec03
Health check for older dogs – what is done and why it is indispensable.
Many dog people look at me with wide eyes when I recommend that their senior dog should have a regular health check for older dogs. ...
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Nov11
Comfrey wrap – gentle help from nature for joint problems & pain
Already the name comfrey tells us its main effect. Traditionally, it was used for bone fractures. Originally comfrey comes from Eastern Europe and Asia. However, ...
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Oct21
OCD in young dog – when the young dog gets joint problems
When a puppy or young dog moves in, it is generally assumed that the new four-legged family member is fit and healthy. Because what diseases ...
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Sep17
Are dogs allowed to climb stairs? – these are the Go’s & No Go’s!
Whether dogs are allowed to climb stairs is one of the frequent questions I am asked. It is a topic that is much discussed among ...
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Sep03
Retterspitz – wrap – fast helper against joint pain in dogs
Joint diseases such as osteoarthritis or hip dysplasia are often painful for our dogs as well. Of course, no quadruped should suffer pain. I like ...
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Aug20
6 valuable tips for the fall – how to help your dog with osteoarthritis
If a dog suffers from joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia or spondylosis, fall is the time of year when joints often hurt and ...
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Aug06
7 tips to make life easier for a dog with a disability!
If a dog has a disability, so you have to constantly adapt your life to the needs of the dog in everyday life. Many dog ...
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Jul12
The dog in summer – swimming, exercise & employment – Summer Best Of
We are already in the middle of the vacation season and there are of course again great activities with our dogs on the program. Maybe ...
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Jun18
MSM, Glucosamine & Chondroitin – 3 supplements to help your dog with joint problems.
If your dog suffers from joint problems, there are good ways to support him specifically with supplements. There is a wide variety of natural “helpers” ...
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May28
4 Tips to get a dog with joint problems back in shape fast & what you should avoid!
Joint problems in dogs are an issue that affects almost every dog owner in the course of a dog’s life. Again and again dog owners ...
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May14
Movement of puppies & young dogs – exercise ideas for balance & coordination & which movements are taboo!
The last article was already about how much a puppy or young dog may and should be moved. In this article, I want to give ...
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May06
Exercise in puppies and young dogs – how much is healthy and what is right?
When a puppy moves in, it’s an exciting time. You want to show him the world and experience everything together. The exploratory urge of the ...
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Apr23
How long can my old dog go for a walk and how much exercise does he need anyway?!
That’s a question I get asked all the time. But how much exercise is actually good for older dogs? And is it even possible to ...
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Apr09
Water rod in dogs – that’s why not only dogs that swim get sick
Canine water boarding is still a very under-researched disease. It got its name from the fact that it often affects dogs that have been swimming ...
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Mar19
Muscle training dog: Isometric training of the front legs & shoulders
Isometric exercises are often considered rather boring and often fall behind in exercise training for dogs. Especially in times when people are told that exercise ...
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Feb23
HAPPYFIT – active exercise training for your dog’s fitness – incl. Training Plan!
You would like to start active movement training with your dog and are looking for exercises for your dog? With active movement exercises you offer ...
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Feb23
Advertisement: The Furbo dog camera – more safety for dog and owner when the four-legged friend is old and sick?!
Especially when our dogs get older or are also sick, it is very difficult for us to leave them alone. The worry that something could ...
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Jan15
Bone cancer in dogs – all the facts about the disease
Bone cancer is a common cancer in dogs. There’s no need to beat around the fact that the prognosis is extremely poor. However, it is ...
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Dec18
Ginger for dogs – help with osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia & Co.
In humans, ginger has long been known to be healthy and healing. But what about the dog. Can you also give ginger to the dog? ...
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Dec11
Red light in dogs – quick help for arthrosis, spondylosis & Co.
Especially in the cold winter months, joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, spondylosis, hip dysplasia & Co. cause our dogs a lot of trouble. Older dogs ...
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