Canine Physical Rehabilitation
Exercise Equipment
Instructional Videos

Deborah Gross Saunders is a leading Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner who has focused her career on on the recognition and treatment of injuries in dogs. Her experience led to the creation of the original "Get On The Ball" DVD providing instruction to owners for building strength, balance, flexibility, tone, and endurance in their dogs with an easy to use exercise program. Not just for athletic dogs, dogs of all sizes and ability can benefit from Deb's programs. Updated in 2009 "Get On The Ball Two" offers new exercises and ideas for helping your dog stay fit.

 

Debbie began her physical therapy career with a Bachelor's of Science degree in physical therapy from Boston University. It was during her physical therapy education that she began to think about combining her love for animals with the principles of physical therapy. She began working with small animals in the 1990s and since has become passionate about the recognition and treatment of injuries in athletic dogs. She currently runs a facility on her 23 acre farm that can accommodate lengthy stays for the rehabilitation of dogs, and in particular athletic dogs.

 

Visit the Wizard of Paws Canine Physical Therapy web site for more information, making an appointment with Deb and other Wizard of Paws services.

 

Debbie speaks to agility groups and athletic groups on a regular basis with her Get on the Ball seminar. She is commonly called in to evaluate dogs for pre-athletic exams and evaluates show dogs for conformation and movement. She has spoken at the Second and Third International Symposiums for Veterinarians and Physical Therapists in 2002 and 2004. She was also invited and spoke at Brian Mulligans' First International Symposium on her treatment and evaluation of joint dysfunction in dogs. She has also taught labs and spoken on Peripheral Joint Mobilization at the ACVS (Annual College of Veterinary Surgeons) Annual Meeting.

 

She holds a Master of Science degree from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut in Orthopedic Physical Therapy with distinction and became board certified in orthopedic physical therapy from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Debbie earned her doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2008 at the University of Tennessee.