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Let’s Work Together to…..
Give Your Dog More Years!
We are a mobile, canine physical therapy practice based in Surprise, AZ and we believe that every pet and owner should have access to high-quality therapy, no matter your life situation.
We work hands-on and virtually with dogs of all ages, from puppies, to our white-faced seniors, and we customize each program we offer to your individual dog and your budget and lifestyle.
We focus on functional strength and movement in order to allow your amazing dog to live their healthiest and happiest life!
Our goal is to empower and teach you the skills necessary to continue our canine physical therapy programs at home with your dog for the rest of their lives!
Welcome to AZ Canine Fitness!
Meet Your Therapist
My name is Lisa Smith and I am a Certified Canine Hydrotherapist (CCH) as well as a Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer (CPCFT). I would love to share more about myself, my qualifications & my inspiration for this journey, my sweet Casie Rose.
- Hands-on, practical experience
- Training in therapeutic massage
- Accredited by IAAMB/ACWT
- Certificate in Pet Therapeutic Nutrition
- Certified Fear Free Practitioner
- Therapeutic Handling Practitioner
- Training in Natural Balanced Motion
- Certified in Pet First-Aid
- Canine Arthritis Advocate – Level I
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Let AZ Canine Fitness Design the Perfect Program For Your Dog!
We customize each physical therapy program based on your dog’s individual needs, as well as your available time and budget
Functional Strength & Conditioning
Canine Fitness Training focuses on five aspects of canine total health: Strength, Flexibility, Balance, Cardiorespiratory and Mental Endurance. Canine Fitness Training is for dogs of ALL ages and stages!
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is a low-impact treatment that can help to improve strength, range of motion and endurance. Water minimizes stress to the joints, which helps prevent injuries, inflammation and pain.
Puppy & Senior Programs
Fitness can help a young dog build their strength as they grow. It can improve the quality of life for an older dog, whether they struggle with mobility or you are just looking to keep them active and healthy.
Rehabilitation & Injury Management
Rehabilitation Therapy is a course of treatments to improve pain reduction, healing, and function when sick, injured, recovering, or aging. It is also beneficial for dogs that are not candidates for surgery.
Massage Therapy
Through direct work on a dog’s soft tissues, canine massage can improve blood flow, alleviate stress, reduce pain, relax tight and sore muscles, and help heal sprains and strains.
Weight Loss Program
Obesity can take up to 2 years off the lifespan of our furry friends and over 30% of dogs are overweight! With just a 6% reduction in weight we can see pain relief equal to that of a prescription drug!
Appointment Types
Multiple Appointment Types for Maximum Flexibility
Initial Assessment
60-90 minute appointment covers: Medical & injury history, weight, gait and posture assessment, body condition & muscle scoring and functional range-of-motion tests, all which help us to design the most beneficial program for your dog
Mobile Therapy
For established patients: We bring equipment to your home and work through a customized fitness plan for your dog. We also show you how to complete the exercises in the plan with items you have in your home.
In-Suite Therapy
In our dog gym and using varied equipment, we are able to complete more complex and advanced fitness sessions. We can also work on our indoor treadmill & outside on our large grassy area which helps to calm reactive dogs.
In-Suite Hydrotherapy
Therapeutic ramps lead up to our heated & cooled 16′ x 9′ hydrotherapy swim spa. Our swim spa can be used with up to 3 jets or therapeutic exercises can be completed on our custom equipment in the water.
Virtual Follow-Ups
We can meet virtually in-between program changes or for weight check-ins. We will review homework and progression of exercises as well as answer questions in order to determine next-steps for treatment.
Online Programs
Our 3-4 part online only programs are tailored to specific age groups or fitness goals. These can be purchased through the website and completed on your own after the initial assessment and vet approval.
Let’s give your dog more years!
“Wellness is a connection of paths: knowledge and action.” – Joshua Holtz”
AZ Canine Fitness can design phyiscal therapy programs for your dog that increase functional strength, assist with weight loss goals, reduce pain and increase range-of-motion. These improvements will provide noticeable health benefits for your dog and allow them to live longer lives with you!