Every dog deserves their best quality of life, whether they are 8 weeks of age or 12 years old and regardless of age, condition, or activity level.
Make it easy with tips, tricks, and discussion forums run by Deborah (Gross) Torraca, DPT, MSPT, Diplomat ABPTS, CCRP, and her team of dog therapists and canine fitness experts.
What You'll Get In This Group:
*Weekly updates from Deborah (Gross) Torraca
*Access to new exercises you can try at home with your dogs
*Guided insight to the best dog products on the market
*Direct contact with Deborah and other Wizard of Paws staff members
*Access to an exclusive discussion fourm
*The latest info on canine sports research
*Guided training for dog exercises
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Frequently Asked Questions
I have been involved in the field of canine physical rehabilitation and fitness for over twenty years. I own a rehabilitation and fitness clinic called Wizard of Paws Physical rehabilitation for Animals in Connecticut and we see a combination of rehabilitation and conditioning clients. I have taught all over the world on many topics in canine physical rehab and fitness for the past twenty years and have over one hundred publications in professional journals as well as canine recreational magazines, journals, and newsletters. My mission is to help your dogs be the healthiest they can be at any age, fitness level, and regardless of any past surgeries or mobility issues. Any dog can live a healthy life!
I hope you'll join Canine Fitness Wizards and give me the chance to share my knowledge with you.
Your Instructor
Debbie Gross has authored many chapters in veterinary textbooks, and writes for professional journals as well as magazines dedicated to the dog enthusiast. She is a regular contributor for Clean Run, Dog Sport, Working Dog Digest, Dogs Naturally, and various breed magazines.
You may have seen her on Good Morning America or heard her on Ask Martha’s Vet with Marty Goldstein. She has been quoted in many newspaper articles, television shows, professional journals, and magazines.
She was a speaker at the Second,Third and FifthInternational Symposiums for Veterinarians and Physical Therapists and at Brian Mulligan’s First International Symposium on her application of the Mulligan principles to dogs and produced an educational dvd on these principles with him.
Debbie has taught at many veterinary conferences including the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC), Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC), and many state conferences.
Debbie has produced four DVDs to date in conjunction with Clean Run Productions: Strengthening the Performance Dog, Stretching the Performance Dog, Osteoarthritis and Your Dog, and the famous Get on the Ball Two. She has published a book, Canine Physical Therapy, focusing on manual therapy.
A long time member of American Physical Therapist Special Interest Group, Debbie has held the office of President. She is also a member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM). She is also an active member of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, the American Bullmastiff Association, the Clumber Spaniel Club of America, and various other local dog clubs.
She is one of the founders and core instructors for the first and only university-based program in canine physical rehabilitation, University of Tennessee’s Certificate Program in Canine Physical Rehabilitation. She teaches throughout the year for this program with live courses and webinars.