We are pleased to announce the re-release on DVD of Suzanne Clothier's classic video, YOUR ATHLETIC DOG: A FUNCTIONAL APPROACH.
Originally released back in 1995, Your Athletic Dog was a finalist for Best Video from the Dog Writers Association of America. This groundbreaking video was ahead of its time. Clothier went beyond the traditional structural approach to look at the role of functional movement as an aspect of athletic ability.
20 years later, the information in Your Athletic Dog remains accurate, timely and helpful to any serious handler interested in understanding their dog's body and helping their canine athlete remain sound and active. Clothier's systematic approach uses observation, gait analysis and hands-on work to assess functional athletic ability. Specifics are provided on using massage, stretching, and veterinarian approved exercises to increase flexibility and improve function. Exercise physiology basics are also presented so that handlers can make informed decisions about conditioning and training.
Topics covered:
The Functional Assessment
Overall Picture
Quality of Movement
Joint Flexion
The Back
Foot Placement & Body Alignment
Moving On A Circle
Red Flags
Exercise With A Purpose
Passive Stretching
Biscuit Stretches
Cavalletti
Serpentines
Gradient Work - Walk, Gallop & Cross Gradient
The 100 page workbook that accompanies the DVD offers further details, including "Try It Yourself" exercises to help handlers understand the biomechanics involved for their dogs. A sport specific troubleshooting chart helps handlers zero in on possible functional challenges that may be at the root of training or performance problems.
Regardless of the breed or the individual dog's structure, Your Athletic Dog is aimed at helping handlers understand how to help their canine athletes remain sound and functional, performing at their very best, whatever the sport may be.
Originally released back in 1995, Your Athletic Dog was a finalist for Best Video from the Dog Writers Association of America. This groundbreaking video was ahead of its time. Clothier went beyond the traditional structural approach to look at the role of functional movement as an aspect of athletic ability.
20 years later, the information in Your Athletic Dog remains accurate, timely and helpful to any serious handler interested in understanding their dog's body and helping their canine athlete remain sound and active. Clothier's systematic approach uses observation, gait analysis and hands-on work to assess functional athletic ability. Specifics are provided on using massage, stretching, and veterinarian approved exercises to increase flexibility and improve function. Exercise physiology basics are also presented so that handlers can make informed decisions about conditioning and training.
Topics covered:
The Functional Assessment
Overall Picture
Quality of Movement
Joint Flexion
The Back
Foot Placement & Body Alignment
Moving On A Circle
Red Flags
Exercise With A Purpose
Passive Stretching
Biscuit Stretches
Cavalletti
Serpentines
Gradient Work - Walk, Gallop & Cross Gradient
The 100 page workbook that accompanies the DVD offers further details, including "Try It Yourself" exercises to help handlers understand the biomechanics involved for their dogs. A sport specific troubleshooting chart helps handlers zero in on possible functional challenges that may be at the root of training or performance problems.
Regardless of the breed or the individual dog's structure, Your Athletic Dog is aimed at helping handlers understand how to help their canine athletes remain sound and functional, performing at their very best, whatever the sport may be.
