In March 2025 Jack (my retired agility dog) ruptured his Left hindlimb cranial cruciate Ligament. After 5 weeks of rest and conservative management he underwent surgery on the 25th April. Follow his journey with me from Pre Surgery, through surgery and to Rehab and hopefully recovery.

Canine Orthotics are in simple words splints or supports that help to reduce pain and will stop unwanted joint movement or to help control joint movement to reduce pain. 

Some people refer to rest days as a day of doing nothing, no exercise at all but I prefer to think of rest days as taking time to recover.  That may be complete rest and no exercise if that suits you and your dog but equally it could just be less exercise, less intense exercise or a different type of exercise.  

Dog’s love to chase balls but it’s not the best for their joints or for mental stimulation.  Ball throwing, although it doesn’t look it, can be very stressful for our dogs both physically and mentally.  

Tracking is a great puppy activity

Short read covering 3 exercises you can add into your dogs routine to improve their fitness for scent detection and tracking.

What do you need to get a step up on your competition this summer season? Explosive starts, tight turns and clear jumping and contcats.

With the cost of things rising, something on all our minds is the worry of affording any unexpected or recurrent vet fees.  We all want the best for our pets so how can we ensure they get the best treatment without breaking the bank? 

Want to make your dog's walks more interesting? Fed up of always walking the same routes due to the miserable weather?  Let's take a look at 3 exercises you can incorporate into your walks to make them not only more fun and interesting but also help improve your dog's fitness*.   *if your dog has an injury or OA speak to your vet/vet physio before trying any of these exercises.  

I get lots of questions regarding pet dog insurance and its one of the things that can cause frustration in my clients too. So I thought it was about time to take a look at the 3 features both me and my clients speak most about when it comes to pet insurance to help you choose the best policy for you and your pets.

Just like us our pets can get into bad movement patterns, postures or even habits that alter how they move or hold themselves. And just like us later in life these poor movement patterns can lead to pain and discomfort.

With the competition season underway, it can be hard for our retired dogs especially if you still have dogs who are competing. You don’t want to feel guilty about your older or retired dog missing out but you know they can’t safely compete anymore so what do you do? How can you give your dog a new lease of life?

It can often feel like you are being criticised when your pet's weight is commented upon. But here we are all about no judgement support for dog owners so let's talk about why your dogs weight is important, if you dog is overweight and some minor changes you might want to make to ensure your dogs have a good quality of life.

Remedial exercises help to build your dogs core strength, joint movement and equalise the use of all their limbs. All things we discussed help you prevent injuries, rihgt? This is why having a fitness plan and regular vet physio check-ups is so important for your dog's long-term health. I can equip you with the tools you need to keep your dog fit and healthy for a long time.

Fitness training can be a huge help to your dogs not only does it improve their health and quality of life it also keeps them entertained and tires them out mentally and physically. If your pet is young, old or injured you need to consult your vet physio before starting a fitness plan but if your dogs are in good health we have a few resources available here to get you started

Pain is only recognised as pain once it reaches the brain but to get there first we have nociception (the nerves at the site of injury) these signals are then transduced and transmitted to the spinal cord and to the brain where they are modulated, projected and perceived.

How can you ensure that your pets are in tip-top condition at the end of the summer agility season and are ready to hit the ground running this winter season? In this blog post, we will cover the 3 simple things you can do at home to see if you’re on track but if you need more help and support you can book a session for your pet by messaging Zoe on 07531161608

Is there such a thing as too much training or spending too much time exercising your pets?

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?

We hear a lot about the risks in dog agility and what not to do but how about we take a look at the positives too?