Consults with ChrisSports Rehabilitation and Retraining Consult
Her most popular consultation format, the Sports Rehabilitation and Retraining Consult helps people with canine athletes that have degenerative conditions such as hip or elbow dysplasia, injuries such as iliopsoas strains or that have had surgery for an orthopedic problem move their dogs from pet-level fitness/rehab all the way to competition, Usually lasting an hour, Chris will guide you through a comprehensive plan that will get your dog sports-ready while also avoiding re-injury or new injuries. You receive a complete report containing all details of the program. In some circumstances, these consults can be performed long distance, using software that allows you to see Chris's computer screen so that you can review videos of your dog and go over your report together. More information. Structure and Gait Analysis There is no species more varied in size or shape than the dog. An understanding of your dog’s structure and gait will help your dog to live a healthier, injury-free life and you to achieve your goals in performance events. In this 45 min. consult, Chris Zink evaluates your dog’s structure and gait, assesses your dog’s muscle tone, discusses its front and rear assembly and balance, and evaluates its gait. She advises you of the dog’s strengths and weaknesses and any sports injuries that your dog may be at risk for, and provides you with an individualized conditioning program tailored to your dog's structure and your performance goals. You receive a complete written report detailing your dog’s comprehensive conditioning plan. More Information. Solving Jumping Problems Many dogs, even those that were natural jumpers as puppies and young adults, develop jumping problems as they mature. In this consult, Chris will help you solve issues such as taking off too early, stutter-stepping and knocking bars. Chris has successfully retrained over 100 dogs with jumping problems (including many dogs that take off too early) and helped them become thoughtful and confident jumpers. More information. Gait Retraining Would you like your obedience dog to trot instead of pace during the heeling exercises? Would you like to increase your dog's reach and drive and its ability to single track in the conformation ring? Would you like to learn an easy way to build your dog's whole-body strength and coordination to move his performance in any activity up a notch? And knowing that the trot is the best gait for canine conditioning, would you like to be able to take a walk with your dog always trotting at your side, no matter how slowly you saunter along? It's easy! More information. READ MORE about Solving Jumping Problems consults and watch videos of dogs whose jumping problems have been solved.
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Golden Retriever practicing the handstand, an exercise that strengthens the front leg muscles.
Laser therapy for iliopsoas strain in a Norwich Terrier.
Ready for laser therapy.
a. A golden retriever’s feet at 1 year of age.
b. The same dog’s feet at 7 years of age after an active performance career in obedience and hunt tests. |
Comments on Chris's Consults
I'm very grateful to Dr. Chris Zink for our initial diagnosis and pointing us in the right direction to get a resolution to our problems. Without her expertise, I'd still be thinking I had a training problem.
--- Deb A., IN
I'm amazed at how different Zee's jumping looks! I now have a fast, confident dog... that should be able to run agility safely for years to come. She's such a character and fun to play with. Thanks for helping us get into agility, the game we both love the most!
--- Jill L., KY
Years ago, when my dog couldn't jump and no one could figure out why, I brought her to you and you diagnosed a torn iliopsoas muscle. You gave me a recommendation to a rehab facility and, once she recovered, she was able to continue competing in agility. If it wasn't for your diagnosis, I don't think she would have ever competed again. She will turn 11 next month and still competes.
--- Rita S., Ottawa, Canada
Following [Chris Zink's] advice and help with the rehabilitation [and retraining], both [of my] dogs are now competing again. Magic has started her career at last, and I am really looking forward to this season's competition with her.
--- Jackie B., England
I am proud of my boy for working hard and relearning how to jump better, but it was only possible because you figured out what was going on and helped me. I am so thrilled to see the difference!
--- Rebecca B., Denver CO
After standard rehabilitation [after TPLO surgery], we were turned over to Dr. Zink who started us on appropriate exercises for Morgan’s various stages of rehabilitation. She ensured that we were doing them correctly and observed Morgan for proper movement for her stage of recovery. She was especially observant for over compensation in Morgan’s other joints and limbs. I am most appreciative of the fact that her goal is to get performance dogs back to the “games” they love.
--- Donna B., Mt. Airy, MD
--- Deb A., IN
I'm amazed at how different Zee's jumping looks! I now have a fast, confident dog... that should be able to run agility safely for years to come. She's such a character and fun to play with. Thanks for helping us get into agility, the game we both love the most!
--- Jill L., KY
Years ago, when my dog couldn't jump and no one could figure out why, I brought her to you and you diagnosed a torn iliopsoas muscle. You gave me a recommendation to a rehab facility and, once she recovered, she was able to continue competing in agility. If it wasn't for your diagnosis, I don't think she would have ever competed again. She will turn 11 next month and still competes.
--- Rita S., Ottawa, Canada
Following [Chris Zink's] advice and help with the rehabilitation [and retraining], both [of my] dogs are now competing again. Magic has started her career at last, and I am really looking forward to this season's competition with her.
--- Jackie B., England
I am proud of my boy for working hard and relearning how to jump better, but it was only possible because you figured out what was going on and helped me. I am so thrilled to see the difference!
--- Rebecca B., Denver CO
After standard rehabilitation [after TPLO surgery], we were turned over to Dr. Zink who started us on appropriate exercises for Morgan’s various stages of rehabilitation. She ensured that we were doing them correctly and observed Morgan for proper movement for her stage of recovery. She was especially observant for over compensation in Morgan’s other joints and limbs. I am most appreciative of the fact that her goal is to get performance dogs back to the “games” they love.
--- Donna B., Mt. Airy, MD
