We talked about the "sit to stand" exercise which is great for strengthening, but lets talk about the "lazy sit. From a physio perspective this functional test is one I do on every dog - if you're dog can't sit properly, then there is either a mobility or pain issue. The black lab has a lazy sit because she really is lazy (or smart as she conserves energy). But when asked she can maintain a correct sit posture. Why a dog might sit crookedly: - Reduced core and hindlimb strength. Holding a square sit takes more work than you'd think. - Reduced mobility in the hips, stifles or hocks. - Discomfort/pain in the back or limbs. Dogs are brilliant at shifting weight away from something that's sore. - Habit or age. Young puppies often sit loosely while their bodies are still developing. Try this at home this week 1. Ask your dog to sit on a non-slip surface and take a photo from behind. 2. Note whether they sit square or kick a leg out, and which side. 3. Can they maintain it for 30s and do it 3x. If so they've passed the test! Does your dog have a tendency to sit lazy or can they sit correctly? Let me know below!

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Sit to stands are one of my favourite foundation exercises. Think of them as squats for your dog: every rep fires up the glutes, hamstrings and core, and they're brilliant for building the strength that protects joints and powers everything from jumping to getting up off the floor. How to do them: - Ask for a square sit - both hips even, paws tucked neatly underneath (no lazy "puppy sits" flopped to one side!) - Cue your dog straight up into a stand, then back down into that square sit - Aim for slow and controlled -v it's the control that builds the strength, not the speed (time under tension activates the muscles for longer) - Start with 5 -10 reps, once or twice a day, and build from there We want them pushing through the hind legs, not walking their front feet backwards. Keeping them close to a wall or on a platform can help stop the shuffle. Give it a go this week and let me know how your dog gets on 👇