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CC250: Conditioning and Concerns for the TriPod dog

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CC250: Conditioning and Concerns for the TriPod dog

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From the moment I first fostered a three-legged dog, I quickly realized how special and how wonderful these dogs are.  While they're full of drive and determination, there needs to be a large concern for their overall health and condition.  This course will focus on the three-legged dog and their special fitness needs.  Whether they are void of a front leg or a back leg, most can go on to live a life just like any other dog.  And why shouldn’t they?  They don’t know they are missing a leg and just want to keep moving!  We can help them do that! j

All students will have the opportunity to learn and understand the special considerations involved with the Tripod, follow a comprehensive strengthening program, and learn to design their own program.  This class is not only applicable to those with a beloved Tripod, but also for those practitioners that work with Tripods. 

 

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Week 1

  •             Introduction to the Tripod Dog
  •             Why Do Dogs Lose Legs?
  •             Do They Need a Prosthetic?
  •             Beginning Exercises for Tripods

Week 2

  •             The Important of Balance and Proprioceptive Exercises
  •             Beginning with the Basic Exercises
  •             Additional Health Considerations of the Amputee

Week 3

  •             Forelimb Amputations and Considerations
  •             Exercises for the Forelimb Amputee

Week 4

  •             Hindlimb Amputations and Considerations
  •             Exercises for the Hindlimb Amputee

Week 5

  •             Activities and Exercise Programs for the Amputee
  •             Weight Management

Week 6

  •             Design A Program For the Tripod
  •             Looking at Those Other Joints and Considerations
  •             Considerations for Allowing the Tripod to Live the Best Quality of Life

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A sampling of what prior students have said about this course ....

Such a wonderful course! I thought I was familiar with canine conditioning, but was very surprised by the unexpected challenges facing us as a recent tripod. Taking the class as a Gold student forced me to keep up with the coursework, and looking back, we progressed so well from both a physical and mental perspective. Debbie has an amazing wealth of knowledge, and answered many questions that came up in related areas. She did a great job encouraging progress, whether small or large. --Deb M.       


Debbie is amazingly positive. Helped every one of us when we hit an unexpected hurdle, and always encouraged the progress we had made. 


This was a great class for my tripawd! For those of us facing Osteosarcoma, we don't know how long they're going to be with us but I think all vets should start doing PT for all tripawd pups because everything we can do to prevent future injuries is extremely important. I was never expecting my dog to live 2 years on 3 legs so I didn't go for physical therapy because I didn't want him to spend the remainder of his life at the vet. Now I know how to incorporate the exercises into our daily life so PT is all the time every day. -Ingrid I.         


A big thanks to Debbie and everyone at Fenzi for bringing canine fitness and especially TRIPAWD fitness and the best expertise available into our homes. Now, no matter where a Tripawd pawrent lives, there is no excuse for anyone to say they don't have access to quality conditioning and fitness expertise for their pup. This is such a huge benefit for the Tripawds community, we are forever grateful for this course. We hope that Fenzi will continue to offer this course to our small but dedicated community of Tripawds pawrents. Thank you. With much gratitude, Rene Agredano & Jim Nelson, Founders Tripawds.com         

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This is a self-study class.  The lectures will appear directly in your library, under the "Self Study classes" heading.  Self Study classes do not have class homework forums.  You will not have any access to the course instructor for questions or feedback.  Please note there are no refunds on self-study classes so review all the information provided carefully before purchasing.

You will have access to these materials in your library for one year from the date of enrollment.   You can keep your library pass current by enrolling in at least one course or workshop a year.  Alternatively, you can purchase a library pass for $25 per year for as long as you wish to have access to prior class materials. 

 

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