05/11/2024
🐾🐾🐾🐾It's NOT normal!🐾🐾🐾🐾
In the image below, there is only one dog with a 'normal' sitting posture. The rest are all showing signs that they may be in some discomfort. Too often we 'normalise' posture and gait abnormalities because they are typical for the breed type. These should be considered 'common', not 'normal'.
🐕Did you know that in a recent study, up to 80% of animals with behavioural issues had concurrent physical issues too? This is definitely reflected in my case load.
🐕Pain and discomfort can contribute to poor mood and reduced tolerance to everyday stressors.
🐕Pain is very difficult to diagnose in a non verbal animal so it is important we really listen to what the dog is trying to express. Looking at posture and movement as well as how they use their bodies in everyday activities can give us huge insight into any underlying issues.
🐕You can never say that a dog is not in pain.
Does your dog have some behavioural issues that you are struggling to manage? Perhaps they have some underlying issues which are making it difficult for them to learn new behaviours and to manage their emotions. I can help put the puzzle pieces together to find an effective strategy that is tailor made to your dog. I am also a Certified Dynamic Dog Practitioner, and my behaviour assessments include a functional gait and movement analysis to ascertain your dogs comfort levels. This protocol helps me to assess if any physical discomfort is adding to your dog’s problem behaviour. The video evidence collected includes dynamic as well as static images of the dog doing various daily activities such as toileting, jumping in and out of the car, lying down and getting up etc. I summarise my findings and provide this video analysis to your vets to help towards the assessment of your dog.
Behaviour cases often require a multi-disciplinary approach for the best outcome
