Stretching The Performance Dog

Description

Stretching the Performance Dog DVD

by Debbie Gross Saunders

Publisher: Clean Run Productions, LLC

Publication Year: 2005

Format: DVD

From the back cover:

“Dogs doing agility and other performance sports need to be treated as athletes. Stretching prepares the body for movement and helps make the transition from static inactivity to dynamic activity without strain. Stretching before and after a training session or a competition run will help with flexibility, thereby improving performance and aiding in the prevention of common injuries.

If the flexibility and strength that the dog requires to perform his sport is not present, injuries will occur. These injuries may not happen spontaneously, but rather develop over time. This process is why there are so many soft tissue problems in performance dogs. These problems can, however, be prevented or reduced with proper stretching, warm-up, and cool-down.”