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Conditioning & Weight Loss Program

In addition to our therapeutic modalities, TOPS is now offering hydro-treadmill and land treadmill sessions for healthy athletic dogs, overweight dogs, and dogs just needing more activity. 

Benefits of Hydro- Treadmill conditioning

Weight Loss Case Study:  "Buddy" McGee

  • Exercise with less stress on the joints

  • Warm water

    • Improves flexibility and range of motion

    • Relaxing

    • Improves Circulation

  • Increased Resistance versus walking on land

    • Up to 60 x's greater

    • Increases muscle mass

  • Promotes balanced weight bearing

  • Builds strength

In October of 2007, "Buddy" McGee, a 143# Golden Retriever, was in desperate need of losing some weight.  With the help of Dr. Jurek, he started on a weight loss program.  The results? By October 2008 he was down to 121.7 pounds.  In January of 2010, he officially weighs in at 98 pounds.  He has lost 30% of his body weight in two years - that's absolutely amazing and inspiring.  He went from being very lethatric and barely able to walk across the room to jumping in and out of the car and even has a new naughty habit of jumping up to greet people.  He is full of spunk and now entertains the neighborhood children. Congrats "Buddy"!

 

Benefits of Land Treadmill conditioning

  • Builds front and/or hind limb strength

  • Improves balance and endurance

  • Sprint work enhances power and speed

  • Builds jumping musculature for Performance Dogs

Benefits for the Owner

  • Keeps your athlete performance ready

  • Maintains pet-owner bond

  • A doctor is always in the building

  • Multiple dog discounts

  • Sessions up to 25 minutes with rest given as needed

  • Keeps pets active and reduces chance of destructive behavior

  • Reduces the chance of future medical conditions

Sessions Available During our Normal Working Hours

Cost -
The fee for the program is based on ten sessions sold on a pre-pay basis.  There is an additional fee if you want to include more than one dog in the same session.  

Note -
A Health Check from your Veterinarian is needed to begin program.

For more information, to purchase workout cards, and to set up an appointments please call, 847-548-9470 during our daytime hours:  9 - 8 (Mon - Wed), or 9 - 5 (Thu - Sat).  To download a color flyer about our conditioning and weight loss program, click here.  To request flyers be sent to you, click here.

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