Puppies are uniquely susceptible to certain injuries, and their effects can last a lifetime. Depending on their eventual adult size, puppies’ musculoskeletal and neurological systems develop at different ages and at different rates. In this webinar, Chris Zink shows you how to evaluate your puppy’s maturity rate, discusses the injuries for which puppies are most susceptible, and provides recommendations for training puppies for fitness and skill training at various stages of development based on the published scientific evidence.

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$19.95 - This pre-recorded presentation including lecture and Q&A will show in your Webinar Library after purchase.

About the Presenter:

Chris Zink (she/her) DVM PhD DACVP DACVSMR CCRT CVSMT CVA is a specialist in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation with additional certifications in rehabilitation, chiropractic, and acupuncture. She is the award-winning author of numerous publications, most recently the book Discovering Your Dog, and Fit for Life videos. Chris helped establish the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation as one of the newest specialties in veterinary medicine and was named Outstanding Woman Veterinarian of the Year in 2009. Chris teaches canine sports medicine and rehabilitation to veterinary professionals and presents seminars on the topic worldwide to dog lovers. As a canine sports competitor, Dr. Zink has put over 200 titles on dogs from 5 different groups in agility, obedience, rally, conformation, tracking, hunt tests, barn hunt, lure coursing, FastCAT, nosework, and scent work.