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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Pain-free through autumn and winter with joint problems – 5 tips to support your dog in everyday life!
22. February 2024
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If there’s one thing our dogs suffer from when it comes to joint problems, it’s the cold, wet weather in the fall and winter. If ...
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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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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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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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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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Osteoarthritis = sparing? – Why it’s so important to keep your dog moving when he has joint problems
26. May 2020
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When dog owners receive a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in their dog, they are usually unsure what is still good for their dog in terms of ...
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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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Joint pain in dogs – when every step is uncomfortable
4. February 2020
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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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Retterspitz – wrap – fast helper against joint pain in dogs
3. September 2019
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Joint diseases such as osteoarthritis or hip dysplasia are often painful for our dogs as well. Of course, no quadruped should suffer pain. I like ...
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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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7 tips to make life easier for a dog with a disability!
6. August 2019
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If a dog has a disability, so you have to constantly adapt your life to the needs of the dog in everyday life. Many dog ...
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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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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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Advertisement: The Furbo dog camera – more safety for dog and owner when the four-legged friend is old and sick?!
23. February 2019
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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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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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Ginger for dogs – help with osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia & Co.
18. December 2018
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In humans, ginger has long been known to be healthy and healing. But what about the dog. Can you also give ginger to the dog? ...
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Red light in dogs – quick help for arthrosis, spondylosis & Co.
11. December 2018
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Especially in the cold winter months, joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, spondylosis, hip dysplasia & Co. cause our dogs a lot of trouble. Older dogs ...
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Vestibular syndrome in dogs – the most important behavior tips
27. November 2018
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Vestibular syndrome in dogs is a far more common condition in our four-legged friends than most think. After Snowy came down with vestibular syndrome at ...
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Vestibular syndrome in dogs – the most important facts about the disease!
30. October 2018
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As many of you know Snowy has recently suffered from vestibular syndrome. As a dog physiologist, I too am simply “just” a dog owner at ...
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Devil’s claw – this is how it helps your dog with joint diseases!
2. October 2018
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Devil’s claw is a medicinal plant native to Africa. However, their effect is now known far beyond the borders of Africa. After being used in ...
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You want to buy a dog coat? – this is what you should pay attention to
18. September 2018
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In the article “Dog coat – for which dogs it is indispensable” you have already learned why and when a dog coat is important and ...
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Dog coat – for which dogs it is indispensable?
4. September 2018
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The topic of dog coat is always hotly debated. I’m not talking about a dog coat from a fashion point of view or as an ...
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Osteoarthritis in dogs – 7 important tips for behavior
19. August 2018
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Every dog person has actually heard of osteoarthritis in dogs. It is one of the most common joint diseases in our four-legged friends. Osteoarthritis is ...
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2 anti-inflammatory supplements for dogs – rosehip & sea buckthorn berry
14. August 2018
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There is a great variety of helpers from nature in the form of medicinal plants and also a wide range of anti-inflammatory supplements for dogs. ...
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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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Causes of obesity in dogs – so your dog gets fat!
23. July 2018
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Obesity is a serious health risk. Causes of obesity in dogs – there are definitely several. And here I do not mean: “It’s all just ...
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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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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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Relieve pain in dogs with hot packs, red light & Co.
6. December 2017
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Relieving pain in dogs is a big topic. But sometimes you can also prevent the administration of painkillers – and if so, how?! Absolutely! With ...
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Collagen peptides for dogs – Our experience with Collagile Dog
29. November 2017
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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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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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10 indispensable tips if your dog suffers from spondylosis!
8. November 2017
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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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The dog bed – These 6 points you should consider when choosing!
2. November 2017
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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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These 5 points you should definitely consider when choosing a dog coat
18. October 2017
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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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Osteoarthritis in dogs – the main symptoms
28. September 2017
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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!
21. September 2017
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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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What happens when your dog gets old? – important changes in the dog’s body
7. September 2017
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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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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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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 piercing – what it means and how it is treated
27. July 2017
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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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Old dog – 7 things with which you support him in everyday life
20. July 2017
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We dog people all have to deal with the subject of “old dogs” sooner or later. It’s not always easy to see that our four-legged ...
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Passing gait in dogs – what it means and what it indicates
13. July 2017
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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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Your dog doesn’t want to jump into the car anymore? – This is not defiance!
8. June 2017
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Your dog doesn’t want to jump into the car anymore and you are totally annoyed about it? He stands indecisively in front of the open ...
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Nibbling and licking the joints – this is not a cleaning mania!
1. June 2017
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Often, nibbling and licking the joints is considered part of grooming. Of course, our four-legged friends also engage in personal hygiene. For example, after a ...
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