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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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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Muscle injury in dogs – how it happens, how you can recognize it and how the rehab should be done.
22. February 2024
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Both, for example, when playing with other dogs, but also in dog sports, muscle injuries often occur. Among them, painful muscle strains, muscle pulls, the ...
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Hoopers Agility – an ingenious, joint-friendly dog sport for every dog
12. April 2022
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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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When the dog jumps – these are the effects on the forehand
29. March 2022
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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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Dog sports – “High-Impact” and “Low-Impact” sports – these are the differences
29. March 2022
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In recent years, the world of dog sports has not only changed a lot, but has also grown a lot. But it is not only ...
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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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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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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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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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Healthy dog sports – your dog’s health in mind! Interview at dog sport Nubi
28. April 2020
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The topic of dog sports – and especially healthy dog sports – is something I encounter again and again and more and more as a ...
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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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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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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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Exercise in puppies and young dogs – how much is healthy and what is right?
6. May 2019
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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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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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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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Food Supplement – New Zealand Green Lipped Muscle Extract – Help for Osteoarthritis, Hip Dysplasia & Co.
27. June 2018
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New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel Extract is a proven nutritional supplement for dogs as well, because it provides excellent nourishment for joints and promotes joint ...
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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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Degility – 5 things you should definitely know about the dog sport!
28. February 2018
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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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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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How to train your dog’s condition and what to look out for
24. August 2017
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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
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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Dog sprain – how to recognize it and what you can do
25. May 2017
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A sprain in a dog can happen quickly. Most dog owners will be familiar with the scenario: just now the four-legged friend is romping wildly ...
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Degility – healthy and cool sport for your dog!
9. May 2017
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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?
23. March 2017
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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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