Standing training for dogs – why the standing position is the basis for movement (training)
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
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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Dec19
Isometric training to reduce stress – mastering stressful situations
Isometric training looks very unspectacular at first glance. However, the effect on the dog is great in every respect. Isometric training is physically and mentally ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Feb26
Guest article: Isometric training in dog training and behavioral training respectively
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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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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Jan29
Cycling with dog – these things you should know!
Especially in spring and summer, cycling with the dog is a popular sporting activity. When done correctly, it’s a great workout for the dog. It ...
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Jul23
How to keep your dog moving despite the heat – 3 active exercises for your dog
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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Jul11
Your dog does not like to swim or is not allowed to? – Treading water for dogs – the alternative
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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Jul04
Swimming with a dog – these 10 points you should consider!
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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Jun27
Food Supplement – New Zealand Green Lipped Muscle Extract – Help for Osteoarthritis, Hip Dysplasia & Co.
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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May15
10 behavioral tips for spinal cord infarction – how to support your dog
When a dog suffers from a spinal cord infarction, the affected dog owners are usually very helpless and overcome with great fear for the dog. ...
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Mar28
Vacation with dog – Fit on vacation with this simple training! (advertisement)
The vacation season starts again and what could be better for us dog owners than to spend the vacation with our dogs. Even though we ...
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Mar14
Chatting out of the sewing box – my way to the dog physio
I was not born a dog physio. Phew, so now it’s out. 😉 “What does the dog as a vocation mean to you?” I asked ...
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Feb28
Degility – 5 things you should definitely know about the dog sport!
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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Feb14
Degenerative Myelopathy Part I – the clinical picture, causes, diagnosis & therapy goals.
Degenerative Myelopathy is a disease of the spinal cord that results in a slowly progressive complete paralysis of the dog. This results in demyelization and ...
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Feb07
9 tips for behavior in elbow dysplasia
The elbow joint of the dog is a complex joint and is composed of the three joint partners ulna, radius and humerus. They form a ...
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Jan31
How to get your senior dog through the winter well – My heart barks issue #22
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Jan17
4 helpful tips to prevent joint problems in dogs – Part II
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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Jan10
4 helpful tips to prevent joint problems in dogs – Part I
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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Jan03
The 7 most important symptoms of OCD of the shoulder in the young dog
At first glance it sounds surprising, but there are several joint diseases that affect even young dogs. This also includes OCD of the shoulder. It ...
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Nov29
Collagen peptides for dogs – Our experience with Collagile Dog
When it comes to dietary supplements for joint diseases, Collagile Dog is currently on everyone’s lips. But what is it actually all about? We wanted ...
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Nov21
Patellar luxation – These 9 important symptoms you should know!
Patellar luxation is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in dogs. But just as often it is “overlooked” by the dog owner, or the ...
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Nov15
The walk as a training unit for your dog – “Trimm-Dich” for four-legged friends
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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Nov08
10 indispensable tips if your dog suffers from spondylosis!
Spondylosis is a real “common disease” in our dogs. Many of our four-legged friends fall ill with it in the course of their lives – ...
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Nov02
The dog bed – These 6 points you should consider when choosing!
Most of our four-legged friends have more than one dog bed. But what criteria do we use to choose a bed for our dog? Our ...
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Oct25
Pain in the dog – When the dog does not sit and training is of no use – Guest article Bothshunde
Pain in dogs is big topic. Dogs show that they are in pain in different ways. Behavior can also show that a dog is in ...
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Oct18
These 5 points you should definitely consider when choosing a dog coat
In autumn and winter is again time for a dog coat. This is much more about functionality than the fashion aspect. Therefore, this article is ...
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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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Oct04
Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs – the main symptoms
Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs is a common joint disease. It is usually the anterior cruciate ligament that tears. For a cruciate ligament tear to ...
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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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7 tips on how to delay the aging process of your dog
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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What happens when your dog gets old? – important changes in the dog’s body
We can’t prevent it: eventually our dogs will get older. But what happens in the body when your dog gets old? Aging is a biological ...
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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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Why good conditioning training is healthy for your dog
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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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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Dog piercing – what it means and how it is treated
Canine limping (hypermobility) is an overmovement of a joint caused by a weakness in connective tissue or ligaments. Not only older dogs can be affected. ...
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