The Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog

by Foster, Sasha

• ISBN13: 9781929242542
• ISBN10: 1929242549
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-02-24
• Publisher: Dogwise Pub

Summary

Research on human athletes is changing what we know about stretching. For example, it is now recognized that aggressive stretching should only take place after muscles are warmed up and shortened from exertion. Authors Sasha and Ashley Foster have applied this latest research to dogs-many of whom compete in vigorous canine sporting events-so that you can learn how to stretch your dog safely and effectively to prevent injuries, maintain joint integrity, and improve you dog's fitness whether he is an elite canine athlete or a lap dog.

Author Biography

Sasha Foster is a physical therapist, yoga instructor, and writer whose passion is geriatric advocacy (in any species). She and her dog, Quin, have provided Animal-Assisted Therapy to geriatric rehabilitation populations throughout Colorado. Ashley Foster is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer with 13 years of experience whose passion is reward based training and canine advocacy. She handles multiple breeds in conformation for AKC events throughout the United States while being an owner/handler for her own Doberman Pinschers in conformation, obedience, and rally.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
A Note on Safety	p. x
Introduction	p. 1
Canine Anatomy	p. 5
Why Stretch?	p. 15
Dog Behavior During Stretching	p. 38
The Set-Up	p. 50
Forelimb Stretches	p. 57
Hind Limb Stretches	p. 83
Neck and Back Stretches	p. 107
Maintenance Stretching Routines	p. 133
Special Activity Stretching Routines	p. 159
Terminology	p. 190
Recommended Reading	p. 192
Authors and Models	p. 193
Index	p. 197
Veterinarian Stretch Screening Form	p. 201
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