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Dewclaw Function 101

Dewclaw Function 101

What Are Dewclaws? The dewclaw, also called the first digit, can be found on the inner (medial) side of the front (and sometimes back) legs above the weight-bearing joints. Dewclaws contain...

Dewclaw Function 101

What Are Dewclaws? The dewclaw, also called the first digit, can be found on the inner (medial) side of the front (and sometimes back) legs above the weight-bearing joints. Dewclaws contain...

Forces at Play – Catching Your Dog on a Tug

Forces at Play – Catching Your Dog on a Tug

In a previous post, I talked about how to play tug safely with your dog, but that only covered the activity when standing still! What if you play flyball, or...

Forces at Play – Catching Your Dog on a Tug

In a previous post, I talked about how to play tug safely with your dog, but that only covered the activity when standing still! What if you play flyball, or...

tug with dog

Playing Tug Safely with Your Dog

Playing tug with your dog is a simple activity—one that both of you can enjoy, and one that is very common as a reward in flyball, agility, and other dog...

Playing Tug Safely with Your Dog

Playing tug with your dog is a simple activity—one that both of you can enjoy, and one that is very common as a reward in flyball, agility, and other dog...