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Clean Run magazine has published an article of mine in their January issue. Many thanks to them, and I hope you enjoy it!
Here is a small piece of the article, with link to Clean Run’s website.
WorkBall Dynamic: Improving Your Dog’s Endurance PART 1
By: Dr. Debbie Gross Saunders, DPT, MSPT, OCS, CCRP
Many dog enthusiasts have realized the importance of ball or core work to their dogs’ overall health, whether it’s a competitive agility dog or a companion dog. If you have not, it is time to get on the ball and get your dog on the ball! Core strength assists dogs with the functioning of their lower and mid back, front legs, abdomen, back legs—well, just about every part of their body!
Types of Muscles and What They Do
Our bodies and dogs’ bodies have two basic types of muscle fibers—slow twitch and fast twitch, or Type I and Type II. The slow-twitch or Type I muscles help with posture, balance, and control, while the fast-twitch or Type II muscles give speed to the body and assist with quick and explosive movements.
