Doctor Deb's Dog Blog

We have a winner!

We are so grateful for all your wonderful responses to our Feedback Survey. For the whole month of May, we received your comments in our Birthday Feedback Quiz, where we asked,  How has Wizard of Paws been involved in your dog’s life? We picked a winner at random from the many responses.

Our Congratulations to Connie Holt!

A $150.00 gift certificate for use in our online store is the prize she will receive. Hope you enjoy it, Connie!

And many thanks to all of you who took the time to write such wonderful comments!

Here is what Connie wrote:

“1^st.) By getting to know Dr. Deb and her professional line of work.

2^nd.) Watching top dogs perform at trials, agility, dog shows conformation showing that are under her care. AWESOME performances.

3^rd.) Having the privilege to have my dogs( show dogs, breeding stock) to come under the care of the WizofPaws team. This is the best. It excites me to watch my kids enjoy what they do in training and treatments. It gives me a chance to learn and be taught about the process of the training and therapy. They are willing to give their time and teach during the therapy. Knowledge is the best defense to accomplishing results. WizofPaws gives results. I continue to bring my kids for their well being!”

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And here are just a few of the wonderful things our clients wrote:

Tipper had pulled her illiosoas muscle and Wizard of Paws was recommended by Rick Krieger.She was favoring her outside rear leg and was not placing in the classes. After a few visits and an exercise regimen she competed at the cape shows and finished her championship

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I am new to Wizard of Paws but have been working hard on my old dogs fitness routine. It has made me more aware of her need for regular exercise even though she is 11 years old. Also even the slightest movements can help keep them in shape.

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My dog Ramona had FCE. It was devastating for me because she is my hiking partner. I even went and bought a baby stroller so she could still come walking with me. Thanks to Wizard of Paws the baby stroller is collecting dust. Ramona is totally mobile …she is 10 this year and is able to go out and put me to shame with her energy and endurance. Wizard of Laws got her back and her biweekly visits help to keep.her. going. THANK YOU GUYS!!!!!!

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Wizard of Paws has been involved in ALL of our dog’s lives! From Vee to Boomer to Kazee to Catcher, whenever they need support, Dr. Deb is there to give it. We’ve learned prevention techniques, maintenance practices, and had expert care when needed. If ever a wizard of wiz there was, that’s Dr. Deb and the staff of Wizard of Paws!

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I follow Wizard of Paws on Facebook and it has greatly increased my awareness of total body conditioning and rehab for my dogs!

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Wizard of Paws evaluated my 2010 litter of puppies, helping to determine which ones would be best suited to go to the homes looking for performance dogs.

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Whenever we are at a trial , my dogs get laser massaged to help them run their best. Also they spent a few days last year getting conditioned after a few weeks off!

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We’ve been conditioning and getting lasered…lots of good information about supplements, exercise, strengthening of our little Norwich terrier. And who would have thought she’d do so well in the water treadmill… She has no major issues but needs the muscle building to run agility at her best.

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10 months ago we walked in to Wizard of Paws to pick up a help em up harness for our then 13 year old German Shepherd Skyler who was using Eddie’s wheels and had recently lost use of her hind end. In talking to Deb the Wiz we found that laser treatments and underwater treadmill work could be beneficial and after talking to Deb we decided on a once a wk session to build her strength. After our evaluation Skyler got her assigned PT Becki who has been amazing along with Deb and everyone involved at Wiz of Paws. Skyler loves Becki and loves her sessions (as long as no one alters them as she is a creature of habit) Skyler can now walk short distances on her own and her mental attitude is amazing. As we come up on almost a year of once a wk treatments for us it is worth every penny as our Skyler who is now 14 1/2 years old is doing fantastic and I smile every time I look down at my side and see our girl still here. I wish everyone could understand just how important and valuable these type of treatments can be not just for performance dogs but for old dogs needing a little help ) Thank you to everyone at Wizard of Paws!

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my newly adopted 6 yr. old Fox terrier tore her ACL 4 months, after I got her. Deb and staff helped me through the scary aftermath with all of the in house therapy and out of house support! You were all very patient with me as a very nervous “mom” who had a million questions about Bonnie’s recuperation. I could not have gotten through it without the therapy and fantastic feedback and moral support.

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In October 2011 my 9 year old Female Boxer Harlie was diagnosed with a genetic degenerative spinal cord disease. So a local Vet Clinic that has a under water treadmill started her on physical therapy. While in therapy, they had mentioned that a harness may be helpful in walking/carrying her. I got online and started to search and that is when I found Wizard of paws. I ordered the Help ‘em Up Harness on a Friday morning and it was delivered to my house the next day! I was able to get Harlie into this harness immediately and get her use to it. Harlie is still full of energy and we walk her with this harness every day. Although walking is difficult for her, having her in this harness helps me help her. Thank you again for being so quick in filling my order!!

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They have helped my dog Tucker recover from his cruciate surgery and bounce back better and stronger and they keep my dog Ace in tip top condition between the water treadmill and egg work.

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!st by getting to know Dr. Deb and her professional line of work. 2nd: Watching top dogs perform at trials, agility,dog shows conformation showing that are under her care. AWESOME performances. 3rd: having the privilege to have my dogs( show dogs,breeding stock) to come under the care of the Wizard of Paws team. This is the best. It excites me to watch my kids enjoy what they do in training and treatments. It gives me a chance to learn and be taught about the process of the training and therapy. They are willing to give their time and teach during the therapy. Knowledge is the best defense to accomplishing results. WizofPaws gives results. I continue to bring my kids for their well being!

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My Border Collie bitch is now 12 years old and we do a lot of Strengthening and Ball work, as you describe on your DVD’s! She is absolutely fit and although she is suffering from Osteoarthritis we can do Agility !!!

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Debbie was kind to examine my old Mikey and helped him feel a little more comfortable in his old age.

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You took Great care of my dog Clint`s father Lefty

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Proper diagnosis of injury, effective recovery from injury, conditioning exercises, physical evaluation and preventative steps that make me feel that I’m doing what I can to ensure our dogs are healthy. I enjoy working with Emma & Blossom more knowing that they are getting expert care from Wizard of Paws.

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Trained me to keep my dogs healthy for life. It all started when I started agility. Then Missy injured her back and someone gave me a copy of stretching your dog. Then I learned how to use a ball and a treadmill. both girls are helathy and haven’t had injuries since.

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