Optimizing Performance, Recovery, and Well-Being

 

Pain, stress, and performance aren’t just about muscles and joints! They are all connected to your dog’s gut health.

Emerging science shows that the gut–brain axis can influence pain perception, recovery, mood, and even learning and performance. 

 

This six-part series translates cutting-edge research into practical strategies for owners and trainers of sports dogs as well as instructors and coaches. You will learn how to help support your dog’s resilience, recovery, and performance with safe, natural and EFFECTIVE strategies.

Each 30-minute webinar episode is packed with actionable tips, real-life examples, and opportunities to ask questions about your dog’s health, training, performance, and well-being. These include:

 

• Understanding how the gut–brain axis influences pain, behavior, and recovery.

• Recognizing signs of gut-driven issues and stress in sport dogs.

• Applying science-informed strategies to improve resilience, recovery, and performance.

• Integrating low-risk interventions into training, nutrition, and management routines. 

 

 

YES! All Episodes Will Be Recorded And Can Be Watched At Any Time!

 

Episode 1: Pain Is More Than Injury And Understanding Your Dog’s Nervous System

June 1, 2026 at Noon Eastern/5pm UK

• Explore the multidimensional nature of pain in dogs.

• Why tissue damage ≠ pain and what this means for training and performance.

• Signs your dog may be experiencing chronic or sensitized pain.

 

Episode 2: The Gut–Brain Axis Explained And Why Your Dog’s Gut Matters

June 8, 2026 at Noon Eastern/5pm UK

• Introduction to the microbiome and its role in the nervous system.

• How gut health affects stress, behavior, and pain perception.

• Practical ways to observe gut health in dogs (fecal quality, digestion, behavior).

 

Episode 3: Stress, Neurotransmitters, and Pain

June 15, 2026 at Noon Eastern/5pm UK

• How stress responses influence pain perception and performance.

• The role of the HPA axis and neurotransmitters.

• Supporting stress resilience through training, environment, and lifestyle. 

 

 

Episode 4: Vagal Nerve Signaling and Behavior

June 22, 2026 at Noon Eastern/5pm UK

• Understanding how the gut communicates with the brain via the vagus nerve.

• Implications for mood, learning, and emotional regulation in sport dogs.

• Techniques to improve vagal tone naturally. 

 

 

 

Episode 5: Inflammation, Diet, and Recovery

June 29, 2026 at Noon Eastern/5pm UK

• How gut-driven inflammation can worsen pain and slow recovery.

• Dietary strategies to support a healthy microbiome and reduce inflammation.

• Practical examples: prebiotics, antioxidants, and feeding strategies for active dogs.

 

Episode 6: Integrating Gut–Brain Insights Into Training and Pain Management

July 6, 2026 at Noon Eastern/5pm UK

• Bringing it all together: holistic approaches to manage pain and support performance.

• Case examples: adjusting training loads, environment, and diet based on gut–brain considerations.

• Tools for monitoring progress, when to seek veterinary support, and using science wisely.

 

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