27 Posts Tagged With "health"
Dynamic Dog Agility Handler Warm Up - Video
12 Feb 2025
You know you and your dog need to be warmed up before you get in the ring to help avoid injury and to perform at your best. Right? But, maybe you don't know where to start. Here is a video and PDF created by Chris Kerton of Karma Fitness outlining a dynamic warm up routine specifically designed for dog agility handlers!
Snap! Injury Update
17 Jun 2024
Snap! was injured at the UKI Midwest Cup and I took him to see Dr. Woodside at Ready to Go Veterinary Rehabilitation today. Here's an update.
Take Some Time For Yourself; No Matter How Little
20 Mar 2024
It's been a tough time in many ways. But I found a little time for myself and feel better for it.
Weaving is Hard Work!
18 Sep 2021
I think we underestimate what dogs have to do physically to run through the weave poles. I've got some great photos that demonstrate all that is going on.
Give Pills to Dogs Easily
11 Mar 2016
If you have a dog who doesn't like taking pills find your dog's favorite food and give this a try!
My Dog is Stutter Stepping, Hesitating, or Weave Popping
07 Apr 2014
In seminars I sometimes come across handlers who say that about their dog or I observe it on course. I'm not talking about the occasional…
T Shirt Anxiety Wrap to Help Your Dog Cope With Loud Noises
04 Jul 2010
I've taken to doing three things to help Meeker cope with these sounds: He is also better if he can be distracted by playing with his…
Just Say "Stop!"
05 May 2008
Nancy told me about her very scary and bizarre experience walking the dogs tonight. It happened when she was walking Milo and Petey…
Walking Dogs On Grass
10 May 2007
This time of year when I'm walking Meeker early in the morning the air is cool, humid and lately it has been fragrant with lilac and lily…
Meeker's Itchiness - Taking a Holistic View
27 Feb 2007
While I really want the focus of this blog to remain on agility training and not spend too much time on other areas, it seems folks are…
Dog Allergies and Itchy Meek
26 Jan 2007
At our first visit to the dermatologist she wanted to rule out skin mites, so we put Meeker on Revolution (a topical insecticide also used…
Meeker's "Rules Of the Road"
01 Nov 2006
On the days when I don't work at home I have a dog walker come by and give Meeker 30 minutes of exercise around midday. He is a young and…
Meeker's Daily Menu
31 Oct 2006
Ever since I adopted Meeker he has had dry and itchy skin. Nancy recommended I add coconut oil to his diet and his skin isn't dry anymore…
Lipomas Treated With Subcutaneous Deoxycholate Injections
15 May 2006
As I reported a couple months ago , the Lipoma on Mr. Peabody's left hip has come back a third time (after two surgeries and radiation…
Adequan Canine Long Term Protocol for Milo
30 Jan 2006
We put Milo on Adequan last year and now it is time to determine when we should give him his next Adequan injection. So I posted the…
Fleece Winter Dog Coat
22 Jan 2006
I'm not much for dog apparel. But last year Nancy got Mr. Peabody and Milo some fleece dog coats on sale that I can best describe as…
Adequan Canine for Milo
26 Nov 2005
Last week during our bimonthly chiropractic checkup of "Dr. Laurie" recommended we put Milo on Adequan Canine as she has seen great…
Mr. Peabody and Milo's Daily Menu
24 Nov 2005
I have trouble keeping track of the food, vitamins, and supplements that Nancy feeds the "boys" ( Mr. Peabody and Milo ). The table below…
Tumor/Radiation Links
31 Oct 2005
While investigating treatment options for Mr. Peabody's fatty lipoma Nancy came across this website study blurb. Maybe this information…
Magnetic Dog Coat
29 Jul 2005
As you may already know Milo has had bouts of biceps tendonitis on his left front on and off over the past three years (ever since he…
Warming Up Your Dog
02 Jun 2005
Whenever Milo's biceps tendonitis flares up I am re-reminded about how important it is to warm him up before each run (at a trial and at…
Nail Trimming
16 May 2005
There has been a discussion on the AgileTeach email list about the need for beginning Agility students to trim their dog's nails…
Treating Injuries With Heat and Cold
12 Apr 2005
I have always had trouble remembering the protocol for using warm and cold packs (or both) on an injury. I found this clear explanation…
Living With Blind Dogs
31 Dec 2004
Now that we are coming to grips with Mr. Peabody's eventual blindness we've started thinking about what training we can do while he is…
Canine Eye Disease Links
11 Dec 2004
While investigating treatment options for Mr. Peabody's glaucoma I came across these websites. Maybe this information will be useful to…
Simple Neck, Shoulder, and Back Stretches
14 Nov 2004
We try to stretch our dogs before and after Agility and Flyball practices, trials, and tournaments. I briefly discussed Handler Stretching…
Performance Dogs Need Advanced Veterinary Support
12 Sep 2004
I might have had a minor injury the other day, but Milo came up limping after playing in the backyard and that is a more serious matter…
