Core & More:
Foundational Exercises for Your Dog
Learn 24 exercises designed to strengthen your dog’s core,
increase their mobility, and improve their brain function.
Your dog needs an exercise program. Here’s why:
Dogs that don’t exercise are more likely to become injured.
That is pain for them and vet bills for you. The average surgery cost for a torn cruciate ligament, which is 80% of dog orthopedic surgeries, is a minimum of $2,000- $7,000. If that happens, there is a 25-50% chance the second knee will need surgery in the following 16 months.
Dogs that don’t exercise are more likely to have arthritis and pain from arthritis.
Did you know that 20% of dogs over the age of one already have arthritis and 80% of dogs over 8 years of age have arthritis. A regular exercise program can both decrease the buildup of arthritis and prevent the pain associated with arthritis that already exists. If they are in pain, the most common treatment for arthritis is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), similar to aspirin or ibuprofen. These medicines can cause side effects in your dog.
Dogs that don’t exercise are more likely to be obese.
Alone, obesity is bad for your dog, but it also often leads to more detrimental problems including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, bladder stones, and anesthetic complications. It’s completely preventable, so why let it happen?
Dogs that don’t exercise are more likely to have “doggie dementia” aka Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD).
Cognitive issues show up in many ways. Common signs include: Disorientation and confusion (appearing lost or confused in familiar surroundings); Anxiety (often seen as separation anxiety or thunder phobia they did not have when younger); Failing to remember routines and previously learned training or house rules; No longer responding to their name or familiar commands; Extreme irritability; Decreased desire to play; Loss of bladder and/or bowel control. This can all lead to an overall decreased quality of life.
When dogs exercise regularly, especially if they follow a specific plan, they:
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are happier since exercise increases endorphins and other brain chemicals that increase satisfaction and decrease anxiety and stress
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are less likely to get injured or need surgery
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are less likely to have arthritis
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have less discomfort if they get or have arthritis
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are more likely to be lean and have fewer, if any, metabolic issues
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will maintain cognitive function and be smarter for longer
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will have better bladder and bowel control as they age
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have more confidence and are less likely to be reactive
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sleep better so you can sleep better
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live longer
Implementing an exercise program has benefits for both your dog and you.
They’ll be happier, healthier, and live longer lives. You’ll have fewer vet visits, bills and medications to buy. Not to mention the bond that will grow between you two from daily work.
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Exercise is proven to Lower Stress, Increase Endorphins, and Balance Mood and Emotions in people and dogs alike
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"...Her teaching style is clear, concise and interesting, and her hands-on approach allows a person to easily understand the How’s and Why’s, of whatever she is teaching you. She is one of the best teachers that I have ever had the honor of learning from."
- Lisa Kluslow, DVM, CVA, CCRT, VSMT, TCHVM
"This course was outstanding. The exercise videos were easy to see and follow ...
I appreciated that handler body position was included. We had a lot of ah ha moments as well as some laughs."
--Julie Burk, CVT, CCRVN
About Dr. Laurie
Dr. McCauley has had a lifelong passion to help as many pets as possible live an Optimum Quality of Life. A pioneer in the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation, Dr. Laurie designed the first underwater treadmill for dogs and opened the first Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic.
She was on faculty at Canine Rehabilitation Institute for 14 years, is certified in Acupuncture and Chiropractic therapy, and in 2014 became Board Certified in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. McCauley is an International lecturer and contributing author in many textbooks and journals. She was awarded the 2011 Iams AARV Award of Excellence in the Field of Rehabilitation and the 2015 AHVMA Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award. In 2017, Dr. McCauley opened Red Tail Rehab mobile practice in North Carolina, and in 2020, she started the online education platform Optimum Pet Vitality to fulfill her lifelong calling to help as many pets as possible.
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2011 Iams AARV Award for Excellence in the Field of Rehabilitation
2015 Holistic Practitioner of the Year by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
Locum Head of Integrative Medicine at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Board Certified in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Certified in Acupuncture, Chiropractic Therapy, and Canine Rehabilitation
Unlock The Gates To A Happy, Healthy, Strong, Smart Dog Life!
Current healthcare can only do so much to prolong the inevitable. But remember that Core & More: Foundational Exercises For your Dog is a course created by a veterinary rehabilitation expert with 30+ years of dog care experience, providing pet parents with the knowledge they need to help their fur kids remain active well into old age.
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