Fitness and Weight Management

Nutrition Review and Diet Analysis

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With so many delicious dog foods available today, many pet parents are overwhelmed with trying to decide which one is the best choice for their dog. Dr. Sonnet provides you, the discerning pet parent, with unbiased information on:
  • how to read and understand pet food labels
  • which "red flags" to avoid in your dog's food and treats
  • what's "ideal" in premium quality commercial foods
  • what nutrients are crucial to your dog's improved health 
  • a macronutrient and calorie breakdown of your dog's current commercial foods and treats
  • general calorie and supplement recommendations
 Email Nutrition Reviews with Diet Analysis are available in our dog fitness and rehab store. Please note that the diet analysis does not include homemade foods or raw diets and that a custom meal plan or specific food cannot be provided. If a custom meal plan is desired then please review our Custom Fitness Program.

Fitness and Nutrition Assessment

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For those pet parents seeking more information on their dog's specific nutrition and fitness, a full fitness and nutrition assessment is ideal. The full fitness assessment allows Dr. Sonnet to determine your dog's level of health and fitness. After evaluating your dog's general condition and fitness measurements, Dr. Sonnet will make recommendations for diet and exercise, including designing a home  exercise program just for your dog! For those pet parents also seeking one-on-one guidance for their pet's fitness program, please review the Custom Fitness Program.

Fitness Assessment:
  • Physical exam
  • Posture and Gait analysis
  • Body condition scoring
  • Body measurements
  • Balance assessment
  • Strength assessment
  • BMI index                  
Nutrition  Assessment:
  • Macronutrient diet analysis of your dog’s current commercial  food and recommended guidelines for overall health
  • Recommended daily calorie intake calculation
  • Supplement  recommendation  
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Let us design and equip your dog's private in-home gym and create a custom workout plan! Have your dog workout any time, any day according to your schedule! We carry top-of-the-line canine fitness equipment from FitPAWS to meet your dog's needs.

Our Home Gym Package includes:
  • exercise recommendations based on your dog's fitness and nutrition assessment  (assessment not included)
  • 2 fundamental pieces of fitness equipment to get your dog started with the custom workout
  • 6 foot yoga mat
Full Fitness and Nutrition Assessment or participation in a Custom Fitness Program is required in order to provide customized equipment and design a safe and effective exercise plan for use in your dog's Home Gym. To purchase exercise equipment separately please see our dog fitness and rehab store.
Call 480-285-9848 now to help your dog live longer through improved fitness in the Custom Fitness Program!

Contact:  Sonnet Jarvis, DVM, CCRT, CCFT, CPT
 480.285.9848  |  [email protected]

Custom Fitness Program

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Each custom fitness program is designed by Dr. Sonnet Jarvis, certified canine physical rehabilitation therapist and NASM certified personal trainer. With advanced knowledge in canine fitness, exercise physiology, and fat loss, Dr. Sonnet customizes your dog's fitness program based on your dog's full fitness and nutrition assessment, choosing from more than a hundred different exercises designed just for dogs! The Custom Fitness Program includes the following:

Fitness Assessment:
  • Physical exam
  • Posture and Gait analysis
  • Body condition scoring
  • Body measurements
  • Balance assessment
  • Strength assessment
  • BMI index       
                    
Nutrition Assessment with Custom Meal Plan:
  • Macronutrient diet analysis of your dog’s current
    commercial food
  • Recommended daily calorie intake calculation
  • Supplement  recommendation
  • Custom meal plan, including treats, using commercially available foods         
           
Fitness Sessions:
One-on-one weekly private sessions with Dr. Sonnet for personalized
care, using the FitPAWS brand canine exercise equipment and the DogTread canine treadmill. Each session will include warm-up, stretching, core stability exercises, and strengthening and endurance activities based on your dog’s current level of fitness and the desired goals. 
                                                                               
Client Support:
Get all your exercise and nutrition questions answered promptly with online access via email to Dr. Sonnet as long as your dog participates in the custom fitness program.

Appropriate for any family dog with the following:   
  • overweight
  • poor endurance and stamina
  • obesity
  • in preparation for starting canine sports
  • general weakness/ "out of shape"
  • maintenance fitness upon release from physical rehabilitation (as determined by Dr. Sonnet)
 Benefits of improving your dog’s fitness level:
  • Improve balance and coordination to reduce the risk of falling or injury
  • Increase function in daily activities
  • Increase mobility
  • Increase core stability to reduce risk of back pain/injuries
  • Reduce risk of disease and cancer associated with excess
    weight
  • Increase cardiovascular efficiency, reducing the risk of heart and lung disease
  • Increase flexibility to reduce the risk of muscle/tendons tears and strains
  • Enhance neuromuscular efficiency for participation in agility, flyball, dock diving, rally and more