Navigating Canine Arthritis Webinar

Separating Fact From Fiction & Empowering Optimal Care!

Understand What Arthritis Really Means — So You Can Support Your Dog with Confidence

Lead by human and animal physiotherapist Shauna Slobodian, Diploma in Canine Rehab, CCRT

Finally Understand What Arthritis Means for Your Dog

After this webinar you will:

Recognize if your dog has arthritis, even if you aren't yet seeing changes
Know much arthritis is affecting your dog and if they have chronic pain
Know why what you are currently doing might not be effective
Have 3 things to do IMMEDIATELY to start helping your dog

It’s often described as an “old dog disease,” something that only causes pain when limping appears, or a condition where there’s little to do beyond medication once it’s diagnosed. In reality, arthritis is a progressive, whole-body condition that can affect dogs of any age — often in ways that are easy to miss.

This webinar is designed to help dog owners understand what arthritis actually is, how it may be affecting their dog right now, and how to make more informed, confident decisions about care and management.

This Webinar is for your if...

Your dog has slowed down, stiffened up, or changed how they move
You’ve been told your dog has arthritis, but don’t feel clear on what that means
You’re following a plan, but it doesn’t seem to be helping as much as expected
You want to support your dog well, without guessing or relying on assumptions
You’re looking for clear, practical education — not quick fixes

Your dog has slowed down or stiffened up
You’ve been told it’s arthritis but don’t feel clear
You’re doing your best but unsure what matters

Many owners rely on what they think they know about arthritis and what others have told them and feel like they are failing their dogs. They lack understand. This webinar fills that gap.

Many owners rely on what they think they know about arthritis and what others have told them and feel like they are failing their dogs.

They lack understanding.

This webinar fills that gap.

This Webinar is for your if...

Your dog has slowed down, stiffened up, or changed how they move
You’ve been told your dog has arthritis, but aren't sure what you should do
You’re following a plan, but it doesn’t seem to be helping as much as expected
You want to support your dog as best as you can, without wasting time on things that don't help
You’re looking for clear, practical education — not quick fixes

A quick note on expectations

This session focuses on education and understanding.
It does not replace individualized veterinary or rehabilitation care

Many owners rely on what they think they know about arthritis and what others have told them and feel like they are failing their dogs. They lack understanding. This webinar fills that gap.

Why Arthritis is Often Misunderstood

There are many commonly held beliefs about canine arthritis that shape how it’s managed.

Do you hold any of these:

Arthritis only affects senior dogs
All arthritis is painful
Arthritis pain comes from bones rubbing together
Needing pain medication means you’ve failed your dog
Once arthritis is diagnosed, decline is inevitable

These ideas are widespread — and they can unintentionally limit the care we provide our dogs.

This webinar takes a step back and explains what’s actually happening in the body, so decisions are based on understanding rather than fear.

The Specifics

The Navigating Canine Arthritis Webinar was created to combat the misinformation about arthritis and dogs that is abundant on the internet which is costing you energy, money and time with your dog.

What we'll walk through together:

What canine arthritis really is — so you’re making decisions based on facts
How to recognize whether your dog may have arthritis — prevent unnecessary suffering
How to measure how much arthritis is affecting your dog — so you can be confident in your decisions
Why some plans aren’t working — stop wasting your time, energy and money
Three practical steps that can help now — actions you can take immediately to give your dog a better life!

The emphasis throughout is clarity — so you can confidently care for your dog.

"Very informative. You took the time to properly explain everything on a level that was easy to understand."

- webinar participant

Upcoming Webinar Dates

A live date will be announced soon — register now to receive the date + replay access.

Webinar Details:

Date & time: Live date announced soon

Recording: A recording is sent to all registrants

Length: ≈40 minutes + Q&A

Cost: Free to attend

Ready to Join?

If you’re looking for a clear understanding of canine arthritis — and want to feel confident in supporting your dog — this webinar is for you.

What Past Attendees Were Surprised to Learn

"Arthritis doesn't always mean there will be pain"

"I was surprised to learn how prevalent arthritis is in younger dogs"

"I learned I don't have to feel bad about giving Metacam when he needs it"

Why I created this webinar.

I've worked as a physiotherapist for over 15 years and for almost 10 with dogs. I've seen a lot of arthritis.

There are a lot of similarities between human and canine arthritis...but there are a lot of differences. If we are caring for our dogs with the wrong information we aren't doing the best we can. And we want to do our best.

When we seek advice online we are also relying on others being accurate. While their advice is well intentioned, it's potential harmful.

This webinar was the result. Clarity. Evidence-based. Actionable advice.

Frequently Asked Questions