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.
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Benefits of
Hydro- Treadmill conditioning
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Weight
Loss Case Study: "Buddy" McGee |
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Exercise
with less stress on the joints
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Warm
water
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Increased
Resistance versus walking on land
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Up
to 60 x's greater
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Increases
muscle mass
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Promotes
balanced weight bearing
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Builds
strength
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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"!
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Benefits of
Land Treadmill conditioning
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Builds
front and/or hind limb strength
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Improves
balance and endurance
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Sprint
work enhances power and speed
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Builds
jumping musculature for Performance Dogs
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Benefits
for the Owner
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Keeps
your athlete performance ready
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Maintains
pet-owner bond
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A
doctor is always in the building
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Multiple
dog discounts
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Sessions
up to 25 minutes with rest given as needed
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Keeps
pets active and reduces chance of destructive behavior
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Reduces
the chance of future medical conditions
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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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