Dogs in Canada- Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Sports Disorders Diagnosis and treatment of Canine Sports Disorders A look at some of the problems that can arise from strenuous or repetitive exercise. Occasionally, more serious injuries occur that require early diagnosis and prompt attention in the field until veterinary assistance can be obtained.
Proper conditioning is paramount to the training of dogs for any event.
Strenuous exercise places excessive demands on the body, particularly the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Obedience trials registered 23,617 dogs, followed by field trials with 12,044. Lure coursing events saw 2,384 dogs in the field. Canines competing in Working Certificate tests, Hunt tests and Field Dog tests reached 1,723. Tracking tests had 228 competitors.