McIntyre Canine Rehabilitation

10/21/2026

Five months old, one very complicated hip, and a whole lot of progress! ❤️🐾

Many of you have been following Charlie Tango's journey since he came home, so I thought it was time for an update!

There's been lots happening with his rehabilitation, some exciting little milestones, a few challenges along the way and plenty of learning as I continue preparing him for his total hip replacement, hopefully in the next 2–3 months! 🤞❤️

I've put together a blog sharing what we've been up to, including a couple of videos and Charlie's rather hilarious introduction to swimming. 😂

For anyone interested in following along, you can read his latest update here:

👉 https://www.mcrehabilitation.com/blog/charlie-tangos-rehab-journey-small-milestones-big-progress

If there's anything specific you'd like to hear more about when it comes to Charlie's rehab, training or surgery preparation, let me know in the comments! ❤️

Charlie is officially 23 weeks old, just over 11 inches tall and 8 lbs! We were at the vet recently for his third vaccine appointment, and she was thrilled to see how much stronger and livelier...

09/15/2026

🐾 AGILITY OWNERS — STOP SCROLLING.

Does your dog's fitness routine look like this: a few exercises you like, something you saw online, whatever equipment happens to be set up that day?

Be honest — when's the last time you asked yourself what your dog ACTUALLY needs, rather than what's quick?

Here's a pattern I see constantly in my clinic: dogs come to me after their owner has already noticed something obvious — a knocked bar, a wider turn, a change in how they move. What's usually harder to spot is the small stuff that led up to it — a slight preference for one side, a little less push off one leg — the things that don't look like a problem until they add up to one.

Not every issue can be prevented — but we CAN get much better at knowing what's normal for a dog and catching change earlier.

That's exactly why I rebuilt Agility Fit! 3.0 from the ground up.

Finally, a fitness program built around YOUR dog — and it's different from a generic exercise list in three specific ways:

🎯 It starts with YOUR dog — a baseline check identifies where your individual dog is starting, not a one-size-fits-all starting point.

🔄 It rechecks, not just repeats — every few weeks, you reassess so you actually know if what you're doing is working.

💪 It's built for real schedules — 3 short, purposeful sessions a week across 6 fitness categories (Strength, Power/Plyometrics, Stability/Balance, Coordination/Body Awareness, Mobility/Flexibility and Collection), not an hour-a-day commitment.

This isn't about doing MORE fitness. It's about knowing exactly what your dog needs, and why.

🎉 Agility Fit! 3.0 is open now — doors close September 17th.

👉 Learn more and join here:

https://mcintyre-canine-rehabilitation.mykajabi.com/agility-fit-3-0-fall-2026

🐾 NOTICE MORE. TRAIN SMARTER. COMPETE LONGER.

09/10/2026

🔥 HOW WELL DO YOU REALLY KNOW YOUR AGILITY DOG?

Join me for a FREE live webinar this Sunday! 🐕

Think about how much time we spend training agility skills — contacts, weave poles, jumping — analyzing our runs, going to seminars and trying to become better handlers.

Now think about this... 👀

How much time do you spend really studying YOUR dog?

Do you know which direction they naturally turn when you recall them? Which way they turn their head when they pick something up? What their natural sit and stand actually look like?

If your answer is “Ummm... I’m actually not sure” 😂 — you’re definitely not alone.

The better you know YOUR dog and what is normal for them, the more information you have to make better decisions about their HEALTH, FITNESS and PERFORMANCE — and the choices you make with them along the way. 🧩

🔥 Join me Sunday, September 13th at 5 PM ET for my FREE live webinar:

🐕 Know Your Agility Dog: Beyond the Course

I’m Carolyn McIntyre, a canine physio and multiple-time Team Canada agility competitor. We’re going to connect all of these pieces together — what should you be paying attention to, what can it mean and, most importantly, what do you DO with that information?

🎁 Register and you’ll also get my FREE Know What’s Normal Before Something Changes guide.

🎥 Can’t make it LIVE? Everyone registered gets the recording!

👇 Save your FREE spot here:

Orthopaedic vets, rehabilitation professionals, fitness instructors and others working with dogs in sport are talking about the importance of knowing what's normal for YOUR dog.

09/07/2026

🎓🐕 Apparently it’s BACK TO SCHOOL for the dog people too! 😂

The kids are heading back to school this week, so I figured... why should they get all the learning?! 👀

One thing I keep hearing EVERYWHERE right now is “Know your dog’s normal.”

Great advice. I’ve been saying it for years too! The problem is... what does that actually mean?! 🤔

What should you be watching? What is simply normal for YOUR dog? When does something actually deserve your attention? Most importantly, how can knowing your dog better change what you DO with them?

That last part is what I really want to dig into. Understanding YOUR dog’s baseline can help you make better decisions about:

❤️ Their HEALTH — recognizing when something may be changing.

💪 Their FITNESS — making more purposeful training decisions.

🏃 Their PERFORMANCE — better understanding the dog you see on the agility course.

It’s all connected — and YOUR dog is the starting point. 🧩

So after a LONG time away from teaching free webinars, class is officially back in session! 😂🎓

🔥 FREE LIVE WEBINAR
🐕 Know Your Agility Dog: Beyond the Course
📅 Sunday, September 13 | 5:00 PM ET

🎁 Register and you’ll also get my Know What’s Normal Before Something Changes guide with 5 simple things you can start noticing right away.

🎥 Can’t join LIVE? Register anyway and you’ll get the recording!

👇 Grab your FREE spot:

https://mcintyre-canine-rehabilitation.mykajabi.com/Know-Your-Agility-Dog-Beyond-the-Course-Webinar-Registration

Who’s coming back to school with me?! 😂🎓🐾

09/05/2026

🐕 Notice more. Train smarter. Compete longer.

“Know your dog's baseline.”

We're hearing this more and more from orthopaedic vets, rehabilitation professionals, fitness professionals and others working with canine athletes.

It's also something I've been talking about for YEARS.
The problem? 👀

Telling someone to “know their dog's normal” is one thing.
Teaching them WHAT that actually means — and how to USE that information — is something very different.

🔥 This is why I'm so excited to finally be teaching this topic LIVE.

Knowing your dog's baseline has the potential to influence three incredibly important areas:

❤️ BETTER HEALTH
💪 SMARTER FITNESS TRAINING
🏃 BETTER PERFORMANCE

Health. Fitness. Performance. All three. 🎯

The real power comes when we start connecting those worlds instead of looking at each one separately. 🧩

Whether you're an agility handler trying to better understand your own dog OR a professional helping others better understand theirs, this is a conversation I think we need to be having.

🐕 FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Know Your Agility Dog: Beyond the Course

📅 Sunday, September 13 | 5:00 PM ET

🎁 Everyone who registers will also receive my one-page guide: Know What's Normal Before Something Changes — 5 simple things to start noticing about YOUR dog's baseline.

Can't attend live? Register anyway! The recording will be sent to everyone registered within 24 hours. 🎥

⚠️ Spots are limited.

👇 Join me FREE:

https://mcintyre-canine-rehabilitation.mykajabi.com/Know-Your-Agility-Dog-Beyond-the-Course-Webinar-Registration

08/31/2026

🐕💪 AGILITY DOG PEOPLE — how well do you know your dog's physical strengths AND weaknesses?

If I asked you right now, “What is your agility dog's biggest PHYSICAL weakness?”… would you know the answer? 🤔

I don't mean their weakest agility skill. Not the obstacle they struggle with, the bar they tend to knock, or the turn that always seems to get you. I mean physically — what does their body need more of to better handle the demands of agility?

Maybe it's hind-end strength 💪, core control, balance ⚖️, coordination, power 💥, flexibility, deceleration, or the ability to control their body through turns and changes of direction.

As a canine physio, this is something I wish more agility handlers thought about. We spend SO much time analyzing our handling and our dogs' agility skills 🏃‍♀️🐕 — contacts, turns, bars, weave entries — but sometimes forget to step back and look at the athlete underneath all of those skills.

Good fitness training should have a purpose. 🎯 It's not about collecting exercises or simply doing more fitness. It's about understanding what YOUR individual dog needs and choosing exercises that actually help develop those areas while preparing their body for the demands of their sport. 💪🐾

👇 So here's your challenge: tell me ONE physical strength your agility dog has and ONE area you think could use some work.

Don't know? That's okay too! 🙋‍♀️ Tell me that — figuring out WHAT your dog actually needs is where we can start.

👀 I have a feeling we'll be digging into this topic a lot more very soon...

08/19/2026

📣 We're Hiring! Join the MCR Team as our Office Administrator!

We’re growing at McIntyre Canine Rehabilitation, and we’re looking for an exceptionally organized person to help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes!

Our new Office Administrator will work closely with me and the rest of the MCR team to help with day-to-day business operations, client communication and scheduling, our online programs, editing and content organization.

This is a 100% remote, part-time position (approximately 8–10 hours/week). We're looking for someone who is self-directed, a great communicator, comfortable juggling multiple priorities, and loves organization!

And if you're familiar with or participate in dog sports and dog training, even better! 🐾

📅 Applications are open August 19–28, 2026.

📄 Ready to join the MCR team? View the full job description and application details here:

https://bit.ly/MCR-OfficeAdmin

07/02/2026

Thank you. 🐾❤️

Over the past week, hundreds of you brought Warm-Up & Cool-Down for the Canine Athlete, 2nd Edition into your homes, your training, and your clinics — and I'm so grateful.

Watching this book land in so many hands has meant the world. The early feedback has been wonderful, and what I love most is hearing how many readers are putting it into practice right away — which is exactly what it was built for. 🙌

The book is available on an ongoing basis with instant digital access — so if you haven't grabbed your copy yet, it's here whenever you're ready.

For everyone who's asked about a print edition, a hard copy is in the works for fall 2026. Stay tuned! 📘✨

👉 https://mcintyre-canine-rehabilitation.mykajabi.com/warm-up-e-book-1

Thank you for being part of this. It means more than you know. ❤️🐾

Warm-Up & Cool-Down for the Canine Athlete is an evidence-based guide for active and sport dogs, featuring video demonstrations, sample routines, and practical strategies to support recovery, performance, and injury prevention.

07/01/2026

Last day for early bird pricing. ⏰

Today is the final day to grab Warm-Up & Cool-Down for the Canine Athlete, 2nd Edition at $29.99 — after midnight tonight, it goes to $39.99. 🐾

No more guessing whether you're doing enough. You'll know exactly what to do before and after activity — a few simple minutes that help your dog move their best, recover well, and stay sound for years to come. ❤️

A quick recap of what's inside:

✔️ 74 pages of clear, evidence-based guidance
✔️ Over 20 exercises, each with a QR code linking to a video demonstration
✔️ Sport-specific movement considerations
✔️ Ready-to-use sample routines for agility, obedience/rally, and general activity/hiking
✔️ A full chapter on overcoming the real barriers to consistency
✔️ Immediate digital access on any device

Reviewed and recommended by veterinarians, rehab professionals, world-level competitors, and everyday dog owners. 🐾

For owners, a clear framework to prepare and protect your active dog. For professionals, a trusted resource to support the guidance you give your clients. ❤️

👉 Grab your copy before midnight tonight:

Warm-Up & Cool-Down for the Canine Athlete is an evidence-based guide for active and sport dogs, featuring video demonstrations, sample routines, and practical strategies to support recovery, performance, and injury prevention.

06/30/2026

A veterinarian, a rehab professional, and a world competitor walk into a book… 😊

It sounds like the start of a joke — but it's true.

Before release, I sent Warm-Up & Cool-Down for the Canine Athlete, 2nd Edition to advance reviewers who couldn't have been more different. Different professions, different sports, different dogs. Every one of them landed on the same thing. ❤️

⭐ "This book should be part of every veterinarian's and canine rehabilitation professional's library." — Kayla Swanberg, DVM, Agility Competitor

⭐ "A clear, actionable framework… an effective, repeatable plan." — Carol Lawrence, World Disc Competitor

⭐ "Science backed — you'll finish reading with a clear idea of a strategy you can put in place today." — Grace Heck, Multiple Team USA Agility Member

⭐ "The scannable QR codes are a fantastic addition and complement the written work perfectly." — Laurie Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt (Animal Physio.), CAFCI, CCRT

A vet, a world competitor, a Team USA member, and one of the most respected voices in canine rehab — all reaching the same verdict: a clear, practical, evidence-based resource you can put to work with your own dog. 🐾

⏰ This is your last day. Early bird pricing ends tomorrow, July 1st.

👉 Grab your copy here:

Warm-Up & Cool-Down for the Canine Athlete is an evidence-based guide for active and sport dogs, featuring video demonstrations, sample routines, and practical strategies to support recovery, performance, and injury prevention.