The Professional Pet Physical Therapist: An Interview with Whitney Mitchell

"NOT JUST A LASER AND A WATER TREADMILL!" Struggling with your dog's mobility? Consider canine physical therapy! Simpawtico talks with Whitney Mitchell from Zoomies Rehab in Sayre, PA, to give us an expert breakdown of what it is and how to find a therapist near you. Improve communication between your PT and vet, and learn more about this important service today! -----TIMECODES----- 01:24 Interview begins 02:29 What do you treat as a PT? 03:23 Don't wait! 05:55 Pet PT is definitely a thing 08:54 Proactive treatment 13:27 Pain-mediated behavior issues 14:20 The Humane Hierarchy 17:15 Referrals and working with your vet 21:06 Small dog ACL work 21:23 PT equipment 24:01 Getting dog buy-in and participation 24:57 Getting owner buy-in and participation 25:43 Ideas for slippery floors 29:56 Mental enrichment counts for a lot! 32:32 GSD Hips & Chiropractors 40:16 Enrichment (front v. back-end loading) 41:33 Chasing balls & developmental games 45:34 Puttin' the work in! 46:14 Havin' a good team 48:11 Continuity and "the shift" 49:46 What to look for in a PT -----LINKS----- Here is the link to find a certified PT professional near you: https://caninerehabsystems.com/find-a-pro/ The Humane Hierarchy: https://www.ccpdt.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Application-of-the-Humane-Hierarchy-Position-Statement.pdf See the full uncut Cyber Office Hours episode: https://fb.watch/li_pATQSs0/ Find Zoomies online: Web: https://zoomiesrehab.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zoomiesrehab/ -----MORE SIMPAWTICO----- Our TeePublic store: https://geni.us/teepublic This is one of the best ways to support what we do! Download the FREE Simpawtico Basic Gear Buyer’s Guide here: https://geni.us/buyers_guide https://www.simpawtico-training.com https://www.facebook.com/simpawtico.training/ https://www.instagram.com/simpawtico_training/ https://www.patreon.com/simpawtico https://www.pinterest.com/simpawtico Visit the Learning Center on our website for step-by-step instructions with vids, downloadable handouts, and more! https://www.simpawtico-training.com/learning/ About this video: In this video, certified trainer and behavioral consultant, Ian Stone, interviews Whitney Mitchell from Zoomies Rehab in Sayre, PA. She breaks down what canine PT is and how to find a therapist near you. Improve communication between your PT and veterinarian with this important service.