by Jake Smith With our athletic dogs, I am always carefully observing them for any limps or gimps. Having dealt with torn cruciate ligaments, osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, and the aches and [...]

Identifying your dog’s gait patterns, and how to spot problems by Jason Smith  As is often said about the aging process, it ain’t the years, it’s the mileage. Our dogs are the ultimate in [...]

Strengthening the “power center” isn’t just for bipeds By Jason Smith Strengthening the core is just as important for dogs as it is for people. Many people ask tremendous things [...]

Identifying your dog’s gait patterns, and how to spot problems By Jason Smith As if often said about the aging process, it ain’t the years, it’s the mileage. Our dogs are the [...]

A little bit of extra time at the beginning and end – of training, exercise, hunting, or play – can maximize performance and prevent injury. by Jason Smith Every athlete warms up. Layups, long [...]