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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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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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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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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Passing gait in dogs – what it means and what it indicates
Passgang in dogs – what does it actually mean? When a dog is walking in the pass gait, it alternately moves each of its right ...
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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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You should know these top 19 symptoms of cauda equina compression syndrome!
Cauda equina compression syndrome (CECS for short ) is particularly common in German shepherds, boxers and Rottweilers. But beware: theoretically, any dog can be affected! ...
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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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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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Jan12
Dog paw loops
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Paw dragging in dogs – a serious symptom In the snow, you can see it particularly well: paw ...
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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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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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Nov03
The 15 most important symptoms of spondylosis in dogs
More and more dog suffer from spondylosis Even though spondylosis in dogs is often an incidental finding, it has become a true “common disease”. To ...
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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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Sep14
What an orthopedic dog bed does! – Doggyfit
Does an orthopedic dog bed do what it promises? In my last article, I told you what to look for when choosing a dog bed ...
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Sep08
The right sleeping place for your dog – THIS is what you should definitely consider!
Pay some attention to the sleeping place of your four-legged friend Dots, stripes or rather plain? Round or square? The selection criteria for the sleeping ...
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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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Aug11
My life with a handicap dog – special and enriching
An insight into my life with my handicap dog Snowy When a dog enters our lives, we usually have a picture in mind of what ...
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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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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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Apr07
OCD of the shoulder – what does it mean for your dog?
OCD of the shoulder – typical disease in young dogs In this article, I’ll tell you how OCD develops. You will learn how to recognize ...
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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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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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Feb16
Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs – everything you need to know!
Cruciate ligament rupture in dog Cruciate ligament rupture is a common joint disease in dogs. In most cases, the anterior cruciate ligament is affected. Often ...
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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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Feb09
Diagnosis of elbow dysplasia – what you should know!
Elbow dysplasia in dogs Elbow dysplasia (abbreviated ED) includes various diseases. They have in common that through them the elbow joint does not fit together ...
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Feb07
These eight points show you that your dog is healthy!
How can you tell if your dog is healthy? We all want our dog to be healthy. But how do we actually recognize it? Mostly ...
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