Canine BodyWorker

Assessing your Dog Clients… so What Now?

K9 Bodyworker — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:07:10 +0000

So… Now that you have learned to thoroughly assess your dog clients, You may be asking So What?

Well I’ll tell you… and it makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in helping dogs!

Watch this…

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Dreamy Dog Job – Ask the K9Bodyworker REPLAY

K9 Bodyworker — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:12:10 +0000

Do you dream about working with dogs for your living?

Find out if Canine Bodywork is a fit for your passion…

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Dock Diving and Your Dog’s Health

K9 Bodyworker — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:13:49 +0000

Dock diving looks like fun and it is.

Water can be hard…

Dock diving for fun or competition has a particular common injury that most people don’t take seriously. As their body pierces the water their tail (which is a part of their spine can hit the water in a way that sprains or injures the vertebral segments of the tail. ( limp tail / cold tail / limber tail ). As I said this is common. It is also painful. It can heal well with a therapeutic release technique. Left untreated I have seen 2 cases where it had serious compensatory effects up the spine that became debilitating as the years progressed. The vertebral segment at the base of the tail directly affects how the sacrum works which affects how the vertebrae in the low back work and then the whole body.

When dogs are conditioned to intensely go for a ball or toy they can be less focused on their landing. They can also have a problem from how their neck and head hit the water. (generally they will look meek from either)

If your dog dock dives for fun, fine. Have a plan in place in case they get hurt. Have a therapist who can release spinal restrictions. Have homeopathic remedies for healing the soft tissues.

Regarding competition, I think that raises the risk substantially because of the dog’s focus and drive that we condition. I am not a big fan of encouraging too much vertical with the head up. This landing was bad but even in the ‘good’ landings the dog’s body position was a high risk for injury.

Accidents can happen anywhere so I recommend having a plan in place no matter what you choose to do with your dog.

Accidents are never planned so be prepared with a plan when your dog needs you.

Has Your Dog received a Diagnosis of an Iliopsoas Injury?

K9 Bodyworker — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:07:57 +0000

There is some good news here because for iliopsoas, the prognosis is fantastic. The challenge is in implementing the protocol.

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From my 2 decades of experience with elite canine athletes, I have discovered that an iliopsoas problem in dogs is usually a form of tendonitis. (This is not the case for us upright 2-legged creatures). Tendonitis can be tricky. It can heal 100%. That is the great news. It needs 6 weeks completely free of aggravation and that can be tricky.

Tendonitis symptoms come and go so don’t be fooled because your dog is looking good again. Obviously agility and vigorous exercise don’t fit into the rehab weeks. Remember once it has healed 100% you are good to go. If it reoccurs then it is a brand new case from either a single trauma or repetitive strain.

It is also important to note that they use the iliopsoas to pivot. Your dog can trot and do a moderate canter in a straight line for fitness. Wherever you live so watch out for ice and other slippery surfaces.

So if things have been going along well and you are in week 4 of your dog’s healing and something happens where they re-aggravate the iliopsoas even 1 time… then you MUST start counting the 6 weeks from the beginning again.I know it’s frustrating but that is the facts. Remember once it heals for those 6 weeks it is gone for life!! If it does not get those 6 weeks of healing then it does not matter what else you do for your dog… they will have the problem for life!

Those are the facts… so you might as well be grateful to know them so you can have successful pain-free results for your dog.

If your dog is high drive use this time for mental tricks and training which can really take the edge off a high drive dog.

Therapy can help but the above advice is the essential key to success.

Happy tails,

The K9Bodyworker

Doga, TaiPooChi and Puppilates classes

K9 Bodyworker — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:01:23 +0000

Dog Lovers are clamoring for new programs to connect with their dogs and keep them healthy and zen-like happy. Well over 12 years ago I created my first Doga, TaiPooChi and Puppilates classes for elite canine athletes. Well the cat, I mean dog, is out of the bag and Dog Lovers everywhere are excited about canine movement therapy and puppercises that are the real deal.

When Doga first started, it was to help Yogis find a way to practice their yoga and keep their dog from pouncing on them.

Then as Doga for Dogs (Dogis) began, it was an idea that really was for fun and not fundamentally sound.

Ok, now dogs can’t really do THESE poses…

Your dog can do REAL Doga that was designed for them. Well, the K9Bodyworker adapted yoga and TaiChi and other forms of Movement Therapy specifically as rehabilitation exercises to help dogs heal and stay healthy. I have been sharing these puppercises with clients for the past umpteen years with great therapeutic success. Now your dog can benefit from the same puppercises that have been helping elite canine athletes for years.

Downward Dog Stretching for Success

Doga, TaiPooChi and Puppilates are a FUN way to connect with your dog and keep them Healthy for Life!

Classes and workshops are available. Videos are being created for you to learn at home.

For more information contact us at susansutcliffe@caninebodyworker.com

Our Doga Instructors’ certification program will make you a leader with something unique and pawsome for your clients!

K9Bodyworker Mentorship Intro Program

K9 Bodyworker — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:40:51 +0000

Welcome Here is where you will find your K9Bodyworker Mentorship Intro Program content. All the video replays, handouts and other goodies will be posted here as we progress. Earlier you received an email to confirm your enrolment in the K9Bodyworker Mentorship Intro. Make sure that you find that email and confirm by clicking the [...]

Do you want to work with Dogs K9Bodyworker REPLAY

K9 Bodyworker — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:31:32 +0000

Have you ever dreamed about working with dogs for a living?

A little exploration to see if your dream of working with dogs can come true.

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Find out if Canine Bodywork is a fit for your passion…

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Your Canine Bodywork Assessment Special

K9 Bodyworker — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:37:42 +0000

Welcome to the beginning of a rewarding journey into the profession of Canine Bodywork. Your videos are presented in a style that demonstrates how you can communicate with dog owners. They are precise and accurate while avoiding too much technical jargon for a reason. Why you ask? They two most important things [...]

Your Canine Assessment Workshop – part 1

K9 Bodyworker — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:44:35 +0000

Here is the education based portion of the workshop

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Your Canine Assessment Workshop – part 2

K9 Bodyworker — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:16:12 +0000

Here are the practical instructions for assessment and measuring