Better in Motion - Canine Bodywork & Conditioning

08/30/2026

😄The Fall Virtual Trial Premium is live and entries open Sept 1-3.

https://canadianrallyo.ca/virtual-trial/

❗️Reminder that registrations are to be done through your CARO account login this time.

08/10/2026

PR Friends - I'm going to be at Craig Rd tonight @ 7pm with a CARO Novice course set up if you want to come and play. 😃
Nothing formal, just fun practice.

07/23/2026

😆🤭 Just in time for the Summer Circuit... hee hee.

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07/22/2026

🥳🐾Woohoo!!!! Congratulations Team Hudson!!! 🐾🥳
Such dedication in Huddy's young handler is truly lovely!! I have a happy dance going on over here for them both. 🥰

🏅Congratulations Vivika Ryan (Canada, BC) & Hudson (TDCH CH Seatosea Lets Make Waves ), Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, on earning your "Champion" title!

07/07/2026

🫳Canine massage is SO much more than a "spa day" for your pup. 🐾

Myth: "Integrative therapies like hydrotherapy or clinical massage are just optional 'luxury spa treatments' for dogs."

THE FACT: They are essential, evidence-backed medical interventions. Arthritis may begin in a single joint, but it quickly becomes a whole-body disease. Because dogs naturally alter their posture and movement patterns to shift weight away from chronic pain, they develop severe secondary muscle soreness, tension, and joint stiffness elsewhere.

The Takeaway: Physical therapies don't just pamper a companion; they actively manage this compensatory pain, improve lubricating joint fluid movement, and safely preserve functional range of motion to slow down structural declines.

07/07/2026

Stolen, er borrowed? from my dear friend, Ann McPhee.
This. ⏬️. Always.💛🐾💛

06/07/2026

Super Congratulations to Team Dually for their very nice work for Dually's Expert Trick Dog title!! 🌟🐾🌟

05/29/2026

Okay, hands up - who can identify?!! 🤣
I simply had to share this brilliant reel from my friend, Michael from down in Oregon. We were in the same CSCC cohort, so you can imagine the shenanigans that went on!!

Also, if you're looking for conditioning classes (especially if Flyball is your sport) in the Portland area, Michael's your man. 😄
Elusive Canine Strength and Conditioning

05/07/2026

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Anxiety doesn’t just affect people, many senior dogs quietly struggle with it too.

Changes in routine, pain, cognitive decline, hearing or vision loss, and past trauma can all make the world feel a little scarier as dogs age. During Dog Anxiety Awareness Week, we’re sharing simple ways to help senior dogs feel safe, supported, and understood.

At Happy’s Place, we see every day how patience, comfort, routine, reassurance, and gentle care can completely transform an anxious dog’s life. Sometimes the smallest acts - a soft bed, a calm voice, a predictable routine, or a slow sniff walk make the biggest difference.

Senior dogs deserve peace, dignity, and love in their golden years.

05/07/2026

🎉Super congratulations to Shiloh and Lil' Lady from Orchard Bay Australian Shepherds on completing the final few tricks needed for their Advanced Trick Dog title during our Sports & Life Skills 101 class!!! 🎉

Lady is such a fun pup and crazy smart! I'm eagerly watching where these two head over the next few years. 🥰🐾

🏅Congratulations Shiloh Jewkes (Canada, BC) & Lil Lady (OrchardBay LazyJFBar Beautiful Dove ATD), Australian Shepherd, on earning your "Advanced" title!