Maintaining our dog's core strength even through a break will give us a quicker recovery time as we transition into getting back to full training and competition. My favourite core exercises that are dead easy to keep up with are slow lead walking and weight shifting.

Perhaps what’s holding you back from getting your pet vet physiotherapy is not knowing how they will react, will they enjoy it, will they be scared?

5 best places to walk in West Yorkshire for all dogs whether they be young, old, recovering from an injury or surgery or are nervous.

And remember using a cooling coat or vest won’t stop your dog from overheating you need to adjust their exercise and restrict their time out in the warmest parts of the day. Be sure you know the signs of heatstroke (below) and contact your vet immediately if you notice your dog getting too warm.

Core strengthening and conditioning is a key part of any dog or horse's life and it is so often overlooked.

As agility handlers, we spend a huge portion of our time taking care of and training our dogs. Buying them the best food, ensuring they have the right tug and even buying them the best beds and coats. But we often forget the importance of a good warm-up and cool down.