Subtle injuries, such as sore wrists, swollen joints and aching backs, are less obvious, but they, too, can impact a dog’s performance.
Savvy owners realize that the food a dog is fed during and between hunting and field trial seasons affects the dog’s endurance and even his mental focus. Ultimately, this may impact training and performance.
These stressors challenge dogs and potentially could shortchange their performance if not managed properly.
While we cannot stop an animal from aging, we can help reduce or delay some of the effects of aging.
Maintaining a hardworking dog in healthy body condition is critical to his health and performance in the field.
One underlying factor that can help optimize performance is food – or the nutrients a dog receives.