10/08/2026
Everyone's favourite topic the sloppy sit!
Cute? Yes. Concerning? Also yes
Normal in puppies but not in adult dogs (there are some breeds which can't sit properly & this is considered normal but that's a topic for another day)
Dogs don't think about their actions, when they sit down they use the easiest & most energy efficient action available. The joints should flex the correct amount & in the right direction direction until the bottom meets the floor.
If your dog has a mad looking sit then we have to ask ourselves why doing this is easier for them than simply bending their joints & sitting correctly.
Just like the sit itself, the reasons for a compromised sit can vary greatly, from relatively benign to requiring veterinary intervention. You might think it's all about joints and their mobility but the body is a complex unit of interwoven tissues which all affect one another.
Massage helps to free up your dog's tissues so they are able to glide across one another, relieves discomfort and stimulates the nervous system, so we can go from:
👇Sloppy sitting to an improving picture 👇
