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is recommended if you are also supplementing omega-3 fatty acids (such as fish oil or flaxseed oil), because as dietary fat increases so does the need for vitamin E. Toxicity from too much vitamin E is possible when giving high doses for a sustained period because excess vitamin E is stored in fat deposits. Dosing (in international units) depends on the size of your dog. Doses range between 50-400 IU daily, not to exceed 800 IU per day. Generally, a large dog gets 400 IU daily and you can extrapolate down depending on the size of your dog. At these doses you do not need to worry about side effects. You can supplement vitamin E daily or 6 to 12 hours before an intense workout. mass and thereby muscle strength. Creatine can be made by the body and is found in meat and fish. Adequate muscle energy is essential for optimal performance, so it is logical to assume supplementation would enhance performance. Creatine supplementation supposedly increases muscle mass by allowing the muscle to work harder for a longer time. However, creatine supplementation has potential side effects. Creatine is a large molecule and brings a lot of water with it wherever it goes. Called an osmotic pull, this effect can lead to dehydration in other tissues if water consumption is not sufficient. There are some concerns in humans that excessive supplementation can lead to muscle cramping and digestive disorders. There are no scientific studies that prove creatine supplementation is necessary or desirable for dogs. Also, there have not been any long-term studies in either humans or dogs that clearly show long-term supplementation with creatine is safe. There is also a lack of information about dosing. More research needs to be done in dogs to determine if creatine supplementation leads to improved performance without causing harm. For the Future Dog sports are becoming increasingly more popular and that will drive interest in enhancing performance. As more is discovered about canine athletes, supplementation recommendations will change. At this time, I recommend supplementing vitamins B and E to help support your canine athlete, but until more research has been done I cannot recommend creatine. There is a lot of conflicting information out there about nutritional supplements and it can be challenging to determine what is best for your dog. Keep educating yourself by reading and asking questions. The push for more research will come from informed dog owners asking questions and requesting more scientific information from supplement manufacturers. D Creatine Another supplement that gets a lot of press in athletic circles is creatine. Creatine is a compound stored in muscle cells and is used to produce energy for the muscle cell. Creatine monohydrate (a synthetic form) is used by human bodybuilders to increase muscle Julie A. Roos, DVM, is an integrative veterinarian who believes in using medicine from Eastern and Western traditions and is currently practicing in Brimfield and South Hadley, Massachusetts. Dr. Roos has practiced acupuncture, chiropractic, and herbal medicine for the last five years and is interested in sports medicine. She and her husband live with two dogs that have the heart, but lack the body to support agility activities. Contact her at jardvm@yahoo.com. 40 Clean Run | February 09
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Contents
Editorializing: Observations, Anecdotes, Opinions and a Silly Little Thing Called Bias
Tip of the Month
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Backyard Dogs
Trainer’s Forum
Being an Agility Instructor: It’s Not Just About Dog Training
Foundation Fundamentals: Step Up to Success
Can You Handle It?
When Pigs Fly: Teaching the Rear Cross, Part 1
My Favorite Course
Timing of Front Crosses, Part 3: Proofing Front-cross Cues and Improving Timing
Canine Health Care: FAQs
Tricks for Agility: Play Music and Beg
Skill of the Month
Vision in Dogs, Part 2: Vision Abnormalities
Handling Your Dog in Awesome Style, Part 11: More Common Sequences
Agility Organization Update
Changing Consequences: From Caution to Trust
Does Your Dog Have All the Basic Skills Needed for a Successful Agility Career?
Power Paws: Frame Fun
K9 Kudos: Cures for Canines
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Contents
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 4
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Editorializing: Observations, Anecdotes, Opinions and a Silly Little Thing Called Bias
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Tip of the Month
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Backyard Dogs
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 9
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 10
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Trainer’s Forum
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 12
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 13
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 14
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Being an Agility Instructor: It’s Not Just About Dog Training
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 16
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 17
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Foundation Fundamentals: Step Up to Success
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 19
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 20
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 21
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 22
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Can You Handle It?
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 24
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 25
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - When Pigs Fly: Teaching the Rear Cross, Part 1
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 28
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 29
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 30
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 31
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 32
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - My Favorite Course
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 34
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Timing of Front Crosses, Part 3: Proofing Front-cross Cues and Improving Timing
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 36
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 37
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 38
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Canine Health Care: FAQs
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 40
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Tricks for Agility: Play Music and Beg
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 42
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Skill of the Month
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 45
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Vision in Dogs, Part 2: Vision Abnormalities
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Handling Your Dog in Awesome Style, Part 11: More Common Sequences
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Agility Organization Update
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Changing Consequences: From Caution to Trust
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 69
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Does Your Dog Have All the Basic Skills Needed for a Successful Agility Career?
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - 73
Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - Power Paws: Frame Fun
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Clean Run Magazine - February 2009 - K9 Kudos: Cures for Canines
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