That’s how harmful it is to really “exercise” your dog on a regular basis
18. January 2022
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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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Back training for dogs – with these two exercises you strengthen the muscles and promote mobility
29. September 2020
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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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HAPPYFIT 2.0 Dog Fitness – free 6 day training plan and exercise instructions for your dog!
2. September 2020
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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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Dog fitness training vs. trick training – what are the differences?
4. August 2020
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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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Strain in dogs – how it occurs, what it means and how to treat it.
16. July 2020
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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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Vestibular syndrome – how to support the mobility of the dog
23. June 2020
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Vestibular syndrome is a condition that predominantly affects older dogs. For dog owners it is usually associated with a great fright, because the dog is ...
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Why performance pressure is out of place in exercise & fitness training for dogs
10. June 2020
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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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Osteoarthritis = sparing? – Why it’s so important to keep your dog moving when he has joint problems
26. May 2020
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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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Neurological problems in dogs – this is how you promote nerve conduction with stroking out the spaces between the toes
13. May 2020
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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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Dog massage made easy with the massage glove – instructions for dog owners
31. March 2020
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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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2 effective exercises to strengthen your dog’s coordination and body awareness
17. March 2020
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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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Fitness training for dogs – why balance pads & co. should not be used for fun
3. March 2020
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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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Toe joint arthrosis in dogs – when the paws hurt with every step
18. February 2020
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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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Joint pain in dogs – when every step is uncomfortable
4. February 2020
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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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Why it’s so important that your dog sits properly!
21. January 2020
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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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Tessa is getting older – and she doesn’t care! – Dog aging process
21. January 2020
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What Tessa’s aging process changes for her & me old dog I have already written some professional articles on this blog about old dogs or ...
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Slipped vertebrae in dogs – spondylosisthesis – all the facts about the disease
17. December 2019
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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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Health check for older dogs – what is done and why it is indispensable.
3. December 2019
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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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Comfrey wrap – gentle help from nature for joint problems & pain
11. November 2019
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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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How to move your dog properly after a herniated disc!
29. October 2019
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When a dog has suffered a herniated disc, the first thing you think is that he needs everything at that moment, but no movement. But ...
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Make paw balm yourself – quick help for cracked dog paws
15. October 2019
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The cold season also gives our dogs a hard time. Especially the paws are strained badly. Dry heating air, snow and road salt intensively stress ...
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Are dogs allowed to climb stairs? – these are the Go’s & No Go’s!
17. September 2019
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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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Retterspitz – wrap – fast helper against joint pain in dogs
3. September 2019
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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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6 valuable tips for the fall – how to help your dog with osteoarthritis
20. August 2019
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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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7 tips to make life easier for a dog with a disability!
6. August 2019
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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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The dog in summer – swimming, exercise & employment – Summer Best Of
12. July 2019
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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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These are the points to consider when exercising your dog in high summer temperatures – no ifs, ands or buts!
2. July 2019
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In my doggy fitness training group, the question was recently asked about how best to do it on these particularly warm days, in terms of ...
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MSM, Glucosamine & Chondroitin – 3 supplements to help your dog with joint problems.
18. June 2019
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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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4 Tips to get a dog with joint problems back in shape fast & what you should avoid!
28. May 2019
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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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How long can my old dog go for a walk and how much exercise does he need anyway?!
23. April 2019
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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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Water rod in dogs – that’s why not only dogs that swim get sick
9. April 2019
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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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Muscle training dog: Isometric training of the front legs & shoulders
19. March 2019
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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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Guest article: Isometric training in dog training and behavioral training respectively
26. February 2019
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If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I’m a big fan of isometric exercises and always see the close interaction ...
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HAPPYFIT – active exercise training for your dog’s fitness – incl. Training Plan!
23. February 2019
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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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Advertisement: The Furbo dog camera – more safety for dog and owner when the four-legged friend is old and sick?!
23. February 2019
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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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Bone cancer in dogs – all the facts about the disease
15. January 2019
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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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Ginger for dogs – help with osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia & Co.
18. December 2018
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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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Red light in dogs – quick help for arthrosis, spondylosis & Co.
11. December 2018
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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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Vestibular syndrome in dogs – the most important behavior tips
27. November 2018
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Vestibular syndrome in dogs is a far more common condition in our four-legged friends than most think. After Snowy came down with vestibular syndrome at ...
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Muscle building dog: isometric training for hind legs and back
13. November 2018
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Muscle Building Dog Muscle Building Dog Muscle Building Dog Muscle Building Dog Isometric training is often underestimated by dog owners in exercise therapy and also ...
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Vestibular syndrome in dogs – the most important facts about the disease!
30. October 2018
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As many of you know Snowy has recently suffered from vestibular syndrome. As a dog physiologist, I too am simply “just” a dog owner at ...
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Devil’s claw – this is how it helps your dog with joint diseases!
2. October 2018
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Devil’s claw is a medicinal plant native to Africa. However, their effect is now known far beyond the borders of Africa. After being used in ...
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You want to buy a dog coat? – this is what you should pay attention to
18. September 2018
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In the article “Dog coat – for which dogs it is indispensable” you have already learned why and when a dog coat is important and ...
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Dog coat – for which dogs it is indispensable?
4. September 2018
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The topic of dog coat is always hotly debated. I’m not talking about a dog coat from a fashion point of view or as an ...
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Osteoarthritis in dogs – 7 important tips for behavior
19. August 2018
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Every dog person has actually heard of osteoarthritis in dogs. It is one of the most common joint diseases in our four-legged friends. Osteoarthritis is ...
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Claw care in dogs – 5 reasons why it is so important!
14. August 2018
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Yes, I know, many dog people like to sit out the issue of dog claw care. You are afraid of hurting the dog. The dog ...
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2 anti-inflammatory supplements for dogs – rosehip & sea buckthorn berry
14. August 2018
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There is a great variety of helpers from nature in the form of medicinal plants and also a wide range of anti-inflammatory supplements for dogs. ...
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How to keep your dog moving despite the heat – 3 active exercises for your dog
23. July 2018
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The warm summer temperatures have us fully in their grip and thus the daily walks with us are shorter. Especially Snowy, who is a bit ...
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Causes of obesity in dogs – so your dog gets fat!
23. July 2018
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Obesity is a serious health risk. Causes of obesity in dogs – there are definitely several. And here I do not mean: “It’s all just ...
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Is your dog’s weight optimal? How to tell if your dog is too fat!
23. July 2018
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is your dog overweight? At least he would not be alone in this, because almost every second dog is unfortunately overweight nowadays. Tendency increasing: more ...
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