Exercise & Fitness Programs

Core Strengthening and Conditioning Exercises

Sarah has designed many unique exercises for the dogs using various types of balls, balance boards/cushions, ladders, cones, tunnels, scooters, balance boxes, doggy leg weights and other props. The ground treadmill is also used to increase muscle strength and endurance along with aerobic capacity. It is also useful when weight reduction is indicated.

The owner may participate and learn a home program or the dog may be left with us.

Benefits of Core Strengthening and Conditioning Exercises

Fun - the dogs love it! 

Challenging - it makes the dogs think

Prevents boredom due to activity restriction

Builds confidence 

Helps overcome fears of movement and sounds

Improves dog manners - sit - stand - down

Improves balance, body awareness, co-ordination and Proprioception (the ability to sense position & movement of the body)

Improves functional muscle strength, endurance, mass and range of motion

Increases performance in daily functions or sport

Hydrotherapy

For the owner who wants to learn the home program, the Pilates for Pooches DVD is now available to purchase at The Sams Clinic.
It includes all the written exercises and daily log sheets to monitor the dog's progress.

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