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Two years ago, Wolly had a stroke.

In this short video, we’re marking that anniversary by doing one of his favourite things: standing for snacks 😄

This kind of simple strength and mobility work is one of my barometers for how he’s feeling. And, it’s a great example of basic, real-life, functional exercise that all dogs can benefit from.

It doesn’t need to be complicated, high-rep, or full of fancy exercises. Who has time for that?

We’re all busy hustling and trying to keep up, and I’m very much here for slowing down and doing less, which often ends up being more.

What matters is that the exercise is functional and supports the individual dog in their daily life.

Fancy gear is optional!

Yes, I’m using purpose-made equipment here, but I also routinely use less-fancy DIY props. My only criteria is that it’s safe, fit for purpose, and helps achieve the goal of the exercise.

The real value is in the task, the variation, and how the dog responds. Which is why we did the same exercise on three different sets of props.

Real dogs. Real life.