Fine motor skills in dogs – with these exercises you promote them
22. February 2024
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You know how it is: you see dogs that move easily, effortlessly and elegantly. And then there are those who seem to bump mercilessly everywhere ...
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The dog’s knee joint – why it’s particularly prone to joint problems & how you can strengthen it as a dog owner
22. February 2024
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The dog’s knee joint is probably the most complex joint in the dog. In addition, along with the elbow and hip joints, it is one ...
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Relaxed Christmas days for your dog – feel-good moments with massage & Co.
22. February 2024
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Christmas days often mean hustle and bustle and excitement for our dogs. Many things are different, you get a visitor or visit the family. This ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Movement of puppies & young dogs – exercise ideas for balance & coordination & which movements are taboo!
14. May 2019
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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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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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Cycling with dog – these things you should know!
29. January 2019
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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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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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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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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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Vacation with dog – Fit on vacation with this simple training! (advertisement)
28. March 2018
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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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Degenerative Myelopathy – Behavioral Tips Part III of the Blog Series
6. March 2018
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Degenerative Myelopathy is a dreaded disease among dog owners. A genetic cause is suspected, but it has not been completely clarified. This disease is particularly ...
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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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How to get your senior dog through the winter well – My heart barks issue #22
31. January 2018
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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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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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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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Physiotherapy in dogs – so versatile it can be used!
9. August 2017
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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
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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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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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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Pain-free with heat – how to relieve pain in your dog
15. December 2016
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Heat is a wonderful way to relieve pain in your dog Relieve pain dog There are many ways to do something good for your dog ...
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5 extremely important things in the old dog
8. December 2016
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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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Poor claw care harms your dog’s joints!
17. November 2016
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Claw care in dogs is extremely important! Claw care is a topic that makes many dog owners break out in a cold sweat just reading ...
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Amputation: happily through life on 3 legs!
24. August 2016
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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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Life jacket – safety and fun in the water – Product test: Alcott Mariner
18. August 2016
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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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My life with a handicap dog – special and enriching
11. August 2016
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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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11 valuable tips – so your dog leads a great life despite spondylosis
5. July 2016
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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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Fit and healthy in the cool water – swimming and treading water
30. June 2016
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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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Fit on vacation – with 5 minutes of exercise training to more fitness – part 2
23. June 2016
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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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Fit on vacation – with 5 minutes a day more fitness -part 1
16. June 2016
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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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How to prevent joint problems – guest post at midoggy
9. June 2016
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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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Jogging with dog – what you should know
2. June 2016
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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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Effective Cool Down for the sporting dog
26. May 2016
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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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How to do an active warm up for dogs – part 2
19. May 2016
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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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Preventing Sporting Dog Injuries with Warm Up – Part 1
12. May 2016
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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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