Rear-End Awareness in Dogs
Rear-end awareness in dogs refers to a dog’s ability to have awareness and control of its rear legs and feet. This awareness is essential for a dog’s balance, coordination, and overall movement.
Low Back Injuries
How to Stretch Your Dog’s Iliopsoas?
The iliopsoas is one of the main hip flexor muscles in a dog. The hip flexors are a group of muscles that attach to your dog’s thigh and are key players in moving the rear limb forward. They also work …
IVDD in Dogs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a degenerative condition of the spine in dogs. It is more common in chondrodystrophic dog breeds, with those breeds at a higher risk of suffering intervertebral disc problems when they’re young. The main reason for IVDD …
Why Do Agility Dogs Get Sore Backs?
Back injuries were reported as the second most common injury in agility dogs (behind shoulder injuries) and accounted for 18% of all agility injuries. But why do agility dogs get back injuries? This article explores factors that may increase the …