It is not only size that matters when dealing with animals. A very large dog requires different approaches in handling, supporting and adjusting compared to a very small dog. Same with ponies versus a draft horse. Saftey of both the animal and the practitioner always have to be taken into affect. Having dealt with so many animals across the spectrum in size, attitude and flexibility you learn how to do things to fit the case in front of you. Listen along as we discuss what factors need to be understood and how to work the perameters to make it all work.

Any animal you have the pleasure to work with must be given the attention it needs that day it is in front of you. It doesn't matter what the animal was like last week or even yesterday. Look at each one as if you have never seen it before. It is too easy to get locked into patterns and do the same thing every time. Be present and work with the animal in front of you. What worked last week for the animal may not have the same affect this week. Listen along as we discuss Any Given Sunday.

Feet are the foundation of the body whether a human, horse or dog. If there is an issue with the foundation it can show up anywhere in the body. Proper foot care will have lasting preventative effects in the body. Evaluating a foot is a great place to start for understanding the presenting biomechanics. Listen along as we discuss what we look for and how to care for the foot of the human, horse or dog.