Animal movement has been a subject of research for a long period of time. Both qualitative and quantitative gait analyses have been used to analyze horse and horse movement.

In any dog there can be times when an activity stresses the dog's metabolic processes to extremes.

There are many times that a medical problem arises in the field far away from any veterinary services. During these times preparation may be what saves a dog's life.

It is important to understand that canine locomotion occurs as a result of the summation of all of the body segments and joints moving and working together.

Police dogs or military working dogs can present interesting challenges for the veterinary clinician.

It is best to have a good basic knowledge of exercise physiology when designing and implementing a rehabilitation and/or conditioning program.