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Canine Anticlinal Vertebra: Facts not Fiction
Don't ignore a dip in your dog's backline. Learn why the anticlinal vertebra isn't to blame, and what is actually causing this deviation.
Exercises to Improve Canine Spine Alignment: Rebalancing the Thoracic Sling
Learn how to improve canine spine alignment, and address Swayback Posture, by strengthening the thoracic sling with these 4 targeted conditioning exercises.
Swayback Posture in Dogs: Understanding the Thoracic Sling
Learn to identify Swayback Posture in dogs, and how imbalances in the thoracic sling impact forelimb mechanics and increase injury risk.
Platforms in Canine Fitness: Part 2 - Measuring
UPDATED: Guidelines for measuring your pup, and calculating their perfect size platforms. Downloadable Cheat Sheets added!
Foot Strengthening Exercises: Improve Alignment to Reduce Injury Risk
Correct Flat Feet, Rolling Off the Toe Pads, and Splay Foot postural deviations with these four targeted exercises.
Understanding Canine Foot Alignment: Flat Feet, Splayed Feet, and Collapsed Arches
Learn about the 5 main postural deviations that negatively impact canine foot alignment.
Tuck Sit vs Rock Back Sit: Which Is Best for your Dog’s Strength?
Discover the key biomechanical differences between these two different Sit to Stand variations, and which is best for your dog's conditioning.
The Truth About Pacing in Dogs: A Sign of Compensation, Not Efficiency
Despite the myths in the dog world, pacing is not an energy-efficient gait for dogs at trotting speeds. Instead, it often signals an underlying biomechanical issue that requires attention.
Correcting Cow Hock Alignment: Exercises to Improve Posture and Muscle Balance
Learn how to correct Cow Hock alignment in dogs through targeted exercises that improve posture and muscle balance. Addressing this common postural deviation is crucial for joint stability, load distribution, muscle function, and reducing the risk of injuries.
The SAID Principle: Optimizing Canine Fitness
The SAID Principle, also known as the Principle of Specificity, stands for Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands. We can leverage this principle to build safer, more effective workouts for our pups! Learn more here!









Hey Alayna! That's a great question! Have you seen the blog post dedicated to Measuring for Platforms ? I think…
Im trying to plan out platforms before purchasing the sloppy sitter program, but am having a hard time visualizing what…
Hey Cindy! These are great questions. It's possible that the high in the rear posture is the result of a…
I have a male maltipoo puppy that I acquired at 6 months old. He is now coming up on his…
This is wonderful and so helpful - thank you, thank you!