CanineKinetics

29/05/2026

Kinetic therapy can be so much more than flashy exercises … sensory/enrichment zones stimulate the proprioceptive system, improving balance, body awareness, Co-ordination and confidence.
Little Poppy (who actually wouldn’t approve of me referring to her as ‘little’ 🤦‍♀️🤣) … is having a lovely time settling into the CanineKinetics environment with some gentle, self-influenced, movement in the prepared sensory area before she engages in more specific kinetic therapy 🥰🐾

29/05/2026

Movement influences far more than physical fitness … guided kinetics benefit comfort, confidence, behaviour, emotional well-being, learning and quality of life 🥰🐾

26/05/2026

Congratulations to Patti on completing the GymPups foundation course … beauty and brains 🥰🐾
… and most importantly she has a wonderful supportive family who are giving her the very best start in life 🥰🐾

22/05/2026

A little bit of fun for a Friday🐾🥰

22/05/2026

Lovely Patti showing how comfortable and relaxed she is during her GymPups lesson 🥰🐾 (and a very rare photo that has me on it too… I’m usually on the other end of the camera!!)

It was a very deliberate decision to create the room in a more ‘relaxed and rustic’ way to help dogs learn without the pressure and overwhelm of a more clinical/formal setting … I think we can safely assume that Patti’s nervous system was in a calm ‘rest and digest’ mode (parasympathetic nervous system!) … the best for learning … and quietly processing while she sleeps 🥰🐾

15/05/2026

Would you believe that gorgeous Bailey is 13 years old?! 🐾💕

Stepping over ‘cavalletti’ poles is a great exercise for all dogs, including golden oldies, to help them stay as fit as possible.

Stepping over poles is a gentle way to keep seniors moving comfortably and feeling confident.
Because the movement is slow, controlled and patterned it is a great low impact exercise for aging bodies … and as you can see, Bailey is loving the game! 🐾

The exercise helps to improve…
🐾 balance and Co-ordination
🐾 joint mobility and flexibility
🐾 core strength and body awareness
🐾 confidence and calm
🐾 cognitive health

12/05/2026

So much more than ‘shaking a paw’!
…. Front Leg lifts are an essential foundation exercise in CanineKinetics Movement Therapy

WHY THEY MATTER…
🐾 Core stability - strengthening abdominal and paraspinal muscles
🐾 Proprioception (body awareness) - improving balance and co-ordination in movement
🐾 Joint Mobility - improves range of movement in shoulders and elbows
🐾 Shoulder stability - building strength in the shoulders, helping to absorb impact and reduce risk of injury
🐾 Regulates the nervous system - helping dogs return to a calmer state of mind

06/05/2026

Lovely Lottie is showing us how fantastic she is at movement patterns 🥰🐾

Movement Therapy supports both physical and emotional health… CanineKinetics techniques not only improve movement and posture, they also help to calm the nervous system reducing anxiety, building confidence, and improving balance emotionally and physically 🐾

01/05/2026

So pleased to welcome gorgeous Patti for GymPups lessons 🥰🐾 she is an absolute star 🌟( ... and yes, she will grow into her legs!😍)

GymPups Movement Therapy goes way beyond traditional puppy exercise and training, focusing on developing the proprioceptive system (part of the nervous system responsible for body awareness) and providing an essential foundation to help pups grow into healthy and well-balanced dogs - both physically and emotionally 🥰🐾

How Movement Therapy helps growing pups...
🐾Brain & Body Connection: Slow, mindful movements "wire" the nervous system for better coordination and problem-solving.
🐾Injury Prevention: Low-impact exercises strengthen the core and support delicate joints and growth plates.
🐾Confidence Building: Mastering new textures and surfaces helps puppies become confident and adaptable in any environment.
🐾Calm & Focused: Slow, thoughtful tasks engage the "thinking brain," helping puppies learn to stay calm under pressure.
🐾Communication skills: working with your pup helps you to hone the communication between you – both being aware of how much information is passed through small changes in body language, and the importance of teaching a vocabulary that works for you and your pup
🐾Relationship Building: Enjoying time learning new skills is fun and helps pups and their people to bond as they learn.

24/04/2026