canine physical rehabilitation is very similar to physical therapy in humans. rehabilitation can be used in dogs where surgery cannot be performed to improve function. at viera east veterinary center, we offer a variety of rehabilitation services for your dog that has provided benefits to our patients through much quicker recovery and restoration of mobility following surgery or illness. if you notice signs or symptoms of pain and change in your pet’s behavior, notify our practice right away, so we …

the american association of rehabilitation veterinarians (aarv) is a national association of veterinary professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life of animals through physical rehabilitation. our members come from a variety of disciplines and have diverse educational backgrounds. they bring their collective experience and expertise to the field of rehabilitation, providing their patients with exemplary care. learn more about the field of animal rehabilitation, including commonly treated conditions as well as types of therapies that may be performed. aarv …

linda michaels, m.a., psychology, pct-a was recently rated one of the top ten dog trainers in the united states, by top ten magazine. linda has a master’s degree in experimental psychology (hons), and is the creator of the hierarchy of dog needs® (hdn) standards of care and best force-free practices, and author of the do no harm force-free dog training ® and behavior manual for both trainers and pet parents. her focus on the psychological aspects of dog behavior often …

effective monday june 13, masks will be required in the common areas (lobby and restrooms) and in class. geared towards teams who intend on competing, this class covers the building blocks for a successful agility team. foundation work for perfect contacts, mechanics of basic handling, motivation and focus will be taught.

this is the “building block” course for all agility courses, and is open to dogs and puppies of any age.prerequisite: must have taken at …

during treatment at the behavioral rehabilitation center (brc), sometimes our fearful dogs need some extra help coming out of their shells. since many of the dogs at the brc come from situations that leave them fearful of day-to-day activities, helper dogs provide confident canine support to these fearful dogs during their treatments. helper dogs can act as guides, showing a fearful dog how to walk on a leash, jump into a car or even how to happily engage in play. …