Coordination in dogs – are coordinated movements innate in dogs?
22. February 2024
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It is true that our dogs are given a certain mobility and motor skills from the beginning and quickly begin to move on their four ...
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How do you find the right fitness exercises for your dog? – this is what you should pay attention to
22. February 2024
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Again and again I am contacted by dog owners who are looking for fitness exercises for their dog. A wide variety of training tools such ...
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Dog fitness for your dog’s forehand – 3 active exercises for musculature and mobility
22. February 2024
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In diseases of the dog’s forehand, such as elbow dysplasia or OCD of the shoulder, it is very important to maintain joint mobility. The musculature ...
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3 Stretching exercises for your dog – perfect also for the warm up
22. February 2024
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Stretching exercises in dogs are not only useful in dog sports for warming up and form an important part of the warm up. At the ...
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Movement training for young dogs – 2 active exercises for a good body feeling and coordination
22. February 2024
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When a young dog moves in, as a dog owner you delight in his clumsy and often awkward movements as he explores the world step ...
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Strength and muscle building in dogs – why muscle is so important and how to train properly
22. February 2024
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Muscle building in dogs is not only an issue for sporting dogs. Also in the case of joint problems, after prolonged immobility, it is important ...
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Exercise training for osteoarthritis in dogs – these 3 active exercises promote joint mobility and strengthen the muscles
22. February 2024
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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in dogs. The joints that bear most of the body’s weight are often affected. These include ...
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Proprioception in dogs – what it means, why it’s so important and how you can train it
22. February 2024
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Proprioception in dogs – have you ever heard of it? Behind the complicated word proprioception lies the depth sensitivity and self-awareness of the body. In ...
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The right substrate in exercise and fitness training for dogs – why it is so important!
22. February 2024
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Actually, I never really planned to take up this topic in a blog post. But it’s actually still pretty common that I see a lot ...
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Standing training for dogs – why the standing position is the basis for movement (training)
22. February 2024
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The stand training with the dog – many dog owners know it as a signal for standing still e.g. before crossing a street. But let’s ...
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Exercise training for hip dysplasia and hip osteoarthritis in dogs – with these 2 exercises you specifically strengthen the hip & hindquarters of your dog
22. February 2024
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After recently presenting two active exercises that youcan use ifyour dog has back problems, in this article I present two active exercises from movement training ...
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Joint pain in dogs: Important signs and what you can do!
17. January 2024
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Your dog is an important part of the family, and it is our common goal to ensure that he is always well. One of the ...
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Cavaletti training for dogs – how it works and what it brings to your dog
31. October 2023
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Cavaletti training for dogs – it exists? I still get a lot of wide-eyed looks when I tell dog people about cavaletti training and how ...
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Physiotherapeutic Dog Fitness Training: A holistic approach to promoting your dog’s health and well-being.
15. August 2023
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If we want our dogs to be as mobile as possible throughout their lives, then walks alone are not enough. Various factors have an influence ...
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Weight bandages for dogs in dog fitness training – useful or dangerous?
15. December 2022
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Weight bandages for dogs, which are used in dog fitness training, are becoming increasingly popular. However, the use of weight bandages in dogs should be ...
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Your dog can not sit properly? – What the sitting position says about the musculoskeletal system of your dog
25. November 2022
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When it comes to the diagnosis of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, the gait of the dog is usually looked at. Rarely is there a ...
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Dog fitness – challenge dogs in a healthy way without overtaxing them
24. October 2022
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Dog fitness training is becoming more and more popular. Not without reason. It’s a great way for dog people to actively do something for their ...
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Improve gait in dogs with step training
29. June 2022
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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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How to avoid muscular imbalances and tension through footwork in dog sports
22. February 2022
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In many dog sports, emphasis is placed on footwork. This means that the dog runs on the left side of the handler. Ideally, the dog’s ...
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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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Your dog does not like to swim or is not allowed to? – Treading water for dogs – the alternative
11. July 2018
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Treading water for dogs is becoming more and more popular. But why actually? Dogs can swim, right? Plus, it sounds mind-numbing. But they do exist, ...
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Swimming with a dog – these 10 points you should consider!
4. July 2018
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Swimming with dog is a popular activity in the hot summer months. Many dogs love to swim and frolic in the cool water. A welcome ...
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10 important facts about cycling with dog
3. April 2018
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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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4 helpful tips to prevent joint problems in dogs – Part II
17. January 2018
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There are many different ways to prevent joint problems in our dogs. Many of them you can easily implement in everyday life. Already in the ...
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4 helpful tips to prevent joint problems in dogs – Part I
10. January 2018
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Is there actually the possibility to prevent joint problems in dogs? Absolutely! But even if your four-legged friend is already suffering from joint disease, you ...
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The walk as a training unit for your dog – “Trimm-Dich” for four-legged friends
15. November 2017
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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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Fitness training for dogs – much more than daredevil tricks.
11. October 2017
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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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7 tips on how to delay the aging process of your dog
14. September 2017
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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
31. August 2017
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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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Why good conditioning training is healthy for your dog
17. August 2017
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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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Sports with older dogs – what you should pay attention to
3. August 2017
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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
15. June 2017
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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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Everyday exercise vs. exercise training in dogs – these are the differences
2. February 2017
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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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