The missing link between physio appointments
 

Canine Stretch & Flow was born from experience — not theory.

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From the day her Border Collie came home, Vicki started incorporating body conditioning and movement awareness into his daily life. Nothing extreme. Nothing rushed. Just consistent, thoughtful movement.

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Years later, the difference is impossible to ignore.

When compared to dogs of a similar age, her Border Collie moves with:

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• noticeably better body awareness

• smoother transitions

• improved balance

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That early exposure to correct movement shaped the way Vicki began to truly see how dogs use their bodies — and how much of a difference guidance and consistency can make.

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Learning the Hard Way

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While that journey showed what was possible, Vicki’s other dogs taught her something equally important.

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She has personally experienced:

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• dogs living with pain

• the relief and progress physio can bring

• and how quickly that progress can fade when exercises aren’t continued correctly at home

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Despite the best intentions, life gets busy. Exercises feel hard to replicate. Dogs don’t always cooperate. And before you realise it, you’re behind again.

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That frustration — caring deeply, yet feeling stuck — is something Vicki understands first-hand.

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Seeing the Gap

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Over time, a clear pattern emerged:

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• Physio works.

• Movement matters.

• But without support between sessions, progress is fragile.

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This realisation is what shaped Canine Stretch & Flow.

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Not as a replacement for physiotherapy.
Not as performance training.
But as the step in between.

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Putting It Into Practice

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Currently, Vicki is working closely with two dogs (not her own) who initially:

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• struggled to walk

• frequently stumbled or tumbled over

• would sit or stop rather than continue moving

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Through regular physiotherapy visits, combined with ongoing movement support and home-based guidance, these dogs have:

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• regained noticeable mobility

• improved confidence in movement

• and rediscovered the joy of walking with their owner

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Watching these dogs move more freely again — and seeing their owners regain hope — is what reinforces the value of this work every single day.

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Continued Learning & Professional Development

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To support her practical experience, Vicki is currently furthering her education through advanced training with Dr Tanya Gratham, focusing on:

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• canine massage

• gait analysis

• recognising and understanding pain in dogs

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This ongoing training allows her to better interpret how dogs move, where they compensate, and how to support them safely and thoughtfully.

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Vicki’s Approach

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Vicki’s work is guided by a few simple beliefs:

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• Movement quality comes before strength

• Calm cooperation beats force or restraint

• Owners need clarity, not pressure

• Progress happens through consistency, not perfection

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Every dog is met where they are, and every owner is supported in a way that fits real life.

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Why This Matters

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Canine Stretch & Flow exists because:

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• dogs shouldn’t have to struggle quietly

• owners shouldn’t feel like they’re failing

• and progress shouldn’t disappear between appointments

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This work is about protecting movement, restoring confidence, and helping dogs — and their people — enjoy life together again.

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Not physio. Not conditioning. The step in between.