Paws Up Fitness is a combination weight management and fitness program designed to be an integral part of a veterinarian managed health program for dogs.
Paws Up Fitness™ is a combination weight management and fitness program designed to be an integral part of a veterinarian managed health program for dogs. Designed by a team of Canine Rehabilitation Practitioners , and rehab-trained veterinarians, Paws Up Fitness offers three levels of classes for a safe, effective means to reach and maintain weight and fitness goals. Pawsitive Moves™ – For pets w
ho are carrying excess weight; are “couch potatoes” with a low overall fitness level, and healthy senior pets, to help maintain fitness and mobility. Also beneficial to older puppies for fitness foundation. Exercises are no/low impact to protect joints. Emphasis is placed on importance of veterinary diet recommendations. The classes feature both an educational and exercise component. The dogs have girth measurements taken at the first and last class, so that progress can be measured. Pawsercize™ – This class is geared for the average pet and owner. The class will run like a circuit training class for humans, with a combination of aerobic and strength training stations. Equipment, such as steps/ramps, Bosu balls/peanut balls, wobble board and cavaletti rails will be used. The pets must have an average fitness level (be able to leash walk 20-30 min without difficulty) and no injuries/lameness issues in order to participate. Pro Paws™ - This class is geared towards owners of working/sporting dogs. Being a more advanced level of fitness class, the focus is primarily of proprioception and core strengthening exercises. It works well as a “cross-training” program, or during the “off season” of the sport. It is also of benefit dogs being shown in conformation, for more symmetrical gaiting and a better topline. The classes would use equipment such as peanut balls, balance discs/pods, wobble boards and cavalettis.
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Physical wear and tear on our canine athletes is unfortunately a common issue for us to handle. Modern veterinary medicine has developed new ways to help our dogs recover from injuries such as breaks, sprains, and age-related physical challenges like arthritis. In "Physical Rehabilitation for Our Fu…
Check out this amazing project by our friends Melody Moore Jackson (Georgia Tech) and Barbara Currier (Party of 2 Agility and Dog Training).
Georgia Tech researchers have tackled a rather odd-sounding project.
Why Do Wet Dogs Stink? + Other Canine Chemistry
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I am a post grad Masters student from Massey University in New Zealand and I am doing my thesis (and hopefully a few journal articles) on Dog behaviour, health and lifestyle from a dog owners’ perspective through a survey. This survey is global research survey and is looking at dog behaviour, health, lifestyle, training etc.
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The research data obtained from the survey will be published in journals as well as aiding a Masters and PhD thesis on dog behaviour.
Thank you for your support and your consideration and participation is greatly appreciated. The cooperation of passionate dog owners with many different breeds of dog and dogs with different jobs and purposes worldwide has so far been amazing and it would be great to continue getting more participants whilst the survey is still running.
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Qualtrics online survey -Getting to know your dogs behaviour.
6 Special Considerations for Older Pets
Caring for an aging pet can be a challenge -- in Japan, an owner can bring his pet to live in the dog-only retirement home outside of Tokyo.
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Paws Up Fitness™ is a combination weight management and fitness program designed to be an integral part of a veterinarian managed health program for dogs. Designed by a team of Canine Rehabilitation Practitioners , and rehab-trained veterinarians, Paws Up Fitness offers three levels of classes for a…
Please support our physical therapists by sharing this post, and follow the link below to sign the petition.
I have great respect for veterinarians who undertake further in-depth studies into canine and equine rehabilitation.
It is these dedicated individuals who clearly understand the crucial role that equally-dedicated, well-qualified, certified and licensed physical therapists play in canine and equine rehabilitation, and who realise how much knowledge, skill and expertise PTs bring to the field. They understand that partnerships, not narrow-minded attitudes, afford the best possible outcomes for patients.
The legislation proposed by the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) – which is likely to be further-enacted elsewhere should the precedence be reinforced in California – is narrow-minded; it puts professional arrogance ahead of animal health, politics and profit before the well-being of patients.
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Mutt Strut 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Join the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia for the Mutt Strut 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk June 13, 2015 at Lakeview Academy in Gainesville, Ga.! The Mutt Strut is one of our annual f…
Keep your dog thin and your wallet fat! Save 10% on all canine fitness products during our St Patrick's Day special!
Atlanta Dog Jog
Join us for the 2015 VetHeart of Georgia's Atlanta Dog Jog in Piedmont Park. Register for the 1-mile or 5K event which benefits Canine Companions For Independence– www.cci.org. Runners welcome to enter without a dog but will not be eligible for awards. T-shirts for runners/walkers…
Starting your Dog's Fitness Plan
This four hour workshop combines both lecture and hands-on lab time. Topics will include proper warm-up and cool-down, active and passive stretching, strengthening, and body awareness exercises. This course is designed for owners of all dogs, and provides an introduction to canine fitness exercises…
Canine Fitness Sale on Cyber Monday-through-Friday!!!
We work in conjunction with leading canine rehabilitation centers and practitioners, veterinarians, and trainers to develop products used by industry professionals, working dogs, agility training centers, and companion pet owners.
Our own Lisa G Bedenbaugh's patient, Bernie!
The 12-year-old mutt’s owner helped him through seven months of physical therapy before he was fully back on his feet. A lot of other people, the dog’s surgeon said, would have euthanized.
Fitness and Flexibility For the Working and Sporting Dog - Sunday NOV 9, 9a-1p *New Date* -...
This four hour workshop combines both lecture and hands-on lab time. Topic will include proper warm-up and cool-down, active and passive stretching, strengthening, and body awareness exercises. This course is designed for owners of dogs performing search and rescue, agility, disc, flyball, dock divi…
Sharing a friends blog. Birdie recently started rehab after surgery for IVDD. We love hearing her story from her perspective!
To all other French Bulldogs who cannot use their back legs currently (I say currently, cuz I’m gonna walk again!!): Things I have learned since the ole’ spine took a vacation: 1) k, so apparently our...
This is such an amazing and groundbreaking program being done at Georgia Tech by my friends. Thought you all would appreciate seeing this!
Could your dog speak to you through technology? Dr. Melody Moore Jackson, the director of the Animal Computer Interaction Lab at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, says that we're closer than ever to finding a way for your pet to talk to you.
Here's what our friend Laurie McCauley has to say!
In continuation of our “Old Dogs Rule” educational series, this podcast features Dr. Laurie McCauley, Medical Director of TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation in Grayslake, IL. Dr. McCauley is certified in veterinary rehabilitation by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, and is one of less than 100 veteri…
Proper diet and weight are hugely important for dogs of all ages. In senior dogs, even more so.
From a dietary perspective, preventing obesity is the most important thing an owner can do to promote a dog’s health and well-being.
Pets and Heart Disease
Early Detection Of Heart Disease Can Be Pivotal In Any Pet’S Long-Term Prognosis.
Dr. Kevin Leman
I was at Walmart today to buy my dog a large bag of Purina dog food….While waiting in the checkout line a woman behind me asked if I had a dog…..I'm thinking, what do you think lady….No I have a pet elephant at home….Since I had nothing better to do than entertain myself, on impulse, I told her I didn't have a dog but I was again starting the Purina Diet. I then quickly added that I probably shouldn't because I ended up in the hospital the last time I did this diet…. I lost 27 lbs. but awoke in the intensive care unit with tubes coming out of my nose and mouth and an IV in my arm…..Everyone in line at the store was throughly enthralled in my story by this point…I told her it was essentially a perfect diet and the way it works was so simple….Load your pockets with Purina Nuggets and eat one or two whenever you are hungry…The food is nutritionally balanced and it worked so well I thought I'd try it again....Horrified, she asked if I ended up in the hospital because because the dog food poisoned me. I told her "no", I stopped to p*e on a fire hydrant and a car hit me. I thought the guy behind her in line was going to blow a gasket he was laughing so hard…….If you have kids you may enjoy my Have a New Kid By Friday podcasts .com
Managing Canine Arthritis
If your dog experiences difficulty getting up, tires easily or seems stiff, arthritis may be the culprit. The most common type of canine arthritis is...
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Atlanta Dog Jog
Atlanta Dog Jog * presented by the Georgia Veterinary Medical Assoc. * Atlanta * GA * 30303 Phone: (678) 309-9800 Fax: (678) 5309-3361
Trim Paws classes start as early as April 14 at Canine Country Academy! Check here for times and location:
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