When Herbie, a 4-year-old Norfolk Terrier, first came for treatment, he was a bright, inquisitive little dog, but there was a clear sense of physical restriction in the way he moved and carried himself. From the postural photographs sent before his first session, I could already see signs of tension through his neck, which appeared to be affecting his back and hind limb movement.

With the current abundance of rain all over Europe we have all walked through deep mud after constant heavy rain? Your feet slide unexpectedly, your legs tense up, and every step feels like a mini workout. Now imagine how your dog feels walking across a slippery tile or hardwood floor. Surprisingly, the altered biomechanics are very similar.

The concept of teaching a dog to "sit" has become deeply ingrained in everyday interactions between dogs and their owners, often as a...