For those doing our foundations course see links to equipment below. - Large Cavalletti poles: https://link.amazon/B0hBBGOAF - Small Cavalletti poles: https://link.amazon/B043f5y0Y - Balance disc: https://link.amazon/B040yXR4c - Balance pad (foam): https://link.amazon/B02AYcFe7 (alternative if disc is too difficult) If you are based in Australia you can also purchase them from kmart. See links below: Step: - https://www.kmart.com.au/product/step-stool-42168843/ or https://www.kmart.com.au/product/everfit-aerobic-step-exercise-stepper-steps-home-gym-fitness-block-bench-multi-110069107/ Balance disc: https://www.kmart.com.au/product/balance-cushion-stability-disc-assorted-43747627/ Agility cones: https://www.kmart.com.au/product/advwin-6-set-dog-agility-hurdle-cone-set-110011053/

We talked about the "sit to stand" exercise which is great for strengthening, but lets talk about the "lazy sit. From a physio perspective this functional test is one I do on every dog - if you're dog can't sit properly, then there is either a mobility or pain issue. The black lab has a lazy sit because she really is lazy (or smart as she conserves energy). But when asked she can maintain a correct sit posture. Why a dog might sit crookedly: - Reduced core and hindlimb strength. Holding a square sit takes more work than you'd think. - Reduced mobility in the hips, stifles or hocks. - Discomfort/pain in the back or limbs. Dogs are brilliant at shifting weight away from something that's sore. - Habit or age. Young puppies often sit loosely while their bodies are still developing. Try this at home this week 1. Ask your dog to sit on a non-slip surface and take a photo from behind. 2. Note whether they sit square or kick a leg out, and which side. 3. Can they maintain it for 30s and do it 3x. If so they've passed the test! Does your dog have a tendency to sit lazy or can they sit correctly? Let me know below!

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Whats your win this week? Have you started our course and seen progress? - share you before and after videos! Is your dog rehabbing and they have progressed?

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