3 Stretching exercises for your dog – perfect also for the warm up
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
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.
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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Fine motor skills in dogs – with these exercises you promote them
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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Apr12
Hoopers Agility – an ingenious, joint-friendly dog sport for every dog
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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Mar29
When the dog jumps – these are the effects on the forehand
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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Feb22
How to avoid muscular imbalances and tension through footwork in dog sports
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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Jan18
That’s how harmful it is to really “exercise” your dog on a regular basis
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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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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Aug11
Torn ligament in dog – causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment
Torn ligaments in dogs are one of the most common injuries in dog sports. The dog’s body has a variety of ligaments that provide stability ...
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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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Apr28
Healthy dog sports – your dog’s health in mind! Interview at dog sport Nubi
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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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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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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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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Jan15
Bone cancer in dogs – all the facts about the disease
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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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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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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Apr03
10 important facts about cycling with dog
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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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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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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Balance training for dogs – How to promote balance and body awareness
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
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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Dog sprain – how to recognize it and what you can do
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!
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?
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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7 important things in agility with small dogs
Agility is no longer just a sport for Border Collie & Co. More and more small dogs are also conquering the training grounds. Whether large ...
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Dec15
Pain-free with heat – how to relieve pain in your dog
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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Jul14
5 ingenious exercises – so your dog comes fit through the summer
Summer, Sun, Sunshine…. Summer dog Summer is sometimes a curse and a blessing at the same time. Temperatures are soaring, the air is oppressive and ...
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Jun30
Fit and healthy in the cool water – swimming and treading water
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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Jun16
Fit on vacation – with 5 minutes a day more fitness -part 1
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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Jun09
How to prevent joint problems – guest post at midoggy
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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Jun02
Jogging with dog – what you should know
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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May26
Effective Cool Down for the sporting dog
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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May12
Preventing Sporting Dog Injuries with Warm Up – Part 1
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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Mar01
Massage for dogs – more than just wellness
The emergence of massage in dogs Massage for dogs is not an invention of modern times. In general, massage has been known for its healing ...
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