Top-to-Toe Wellness Check for Dogs | Plymouth
Supporting your dog’s comfort, movement, and everyday wellbeing
Invest In Your Dog’s Long-Term Wellbeing
Think of this as a gentle, structured look at how your dog is doing from head to tail. It’s not a veterinary exam, but a wellbeing check designed to spot subtle changes in posture, movement, and comfort that may influence behaviour, mobility, or quality of life.
Many dogs quietly adapt to discomfort long before it becomes obvious. This top-to-toe wellness check helps you understand how your dog is moving, why certain behaviours may be happening, and what practical steps you can take to support them.
This wellness service is ideal for dogs of all ages and activity levels. It may include:
✔️Posture & Alignment Check
✔️Movement Assessment
✔️Soft-Tissue & Muscle Observations
✔️Whole-Dog Physical & Behavioural Wellbeing
“Tracey is incredible. She has been integral to getting the help my girl needed to be pain free and living a very happy life. I would not hesitate to take any of my dogs to see her.”
What Does This Include?
The initial assessment lasts around 60 minutes and takes place at Happy Pets, PL6 7DD on a Saturday or Sunday. There is also an optional 40 minute follow-up review to track progress and adjust your plan.
✔️ A posture & movement check involving photos and videos – looking at posture, gait, and any early signs of tension.
✔️An in-depth assessment – we’ll discuss your dog’s wellness from nose to paw.
✔️ Understand how health influences your dog’s behaviour - I’ll also explain how changes in comfort or health can influence behaviour, helping you understand what you’re seeing and why it might be happening.
✔️ Tips and advice to help you continue your dog’s wellbeing care at home.
✔️ A tailored physical and emotional wellbeing plan for your dog with practical, actionable steps
✔️Clear guidance on when to seek veterinary input if needed
Who Is This For?
Our Wellbeing & Recovery MOT is perfect for:
✔️Sports or working dogs – to enhance performance, promote recovery and reduce risk of injury
✔️Senior dogs – helping them stay mobile and comfortable as they age
✔️ Active dogs – supporting recovery after walks, play, or sport
✔️ Young dogs – laying the foundations for healthy movement as they grow
✔️ Small breeds – addressing the unique posture and movement challenges smaller dogs often face
✔️ Any dog whose owner wants to stay ahead of problems and invest in long-term health.
What to Expect
Before the Session
You’ll receive a short questionnaire to help me understand your dog’s history, routines, and any changes you’ve noticed.
This ensures our time together is focused and personalised.
During the Session
We’ll take a calm, structured look at your dog’s whole-body wellbeing.
I’ll explain what I’m seeing in clear, easy-to-understand language and how these observations may relate to comfort, mobility, or behaviour.
Your dog is always in control. Everything is gentle and at their pace.
After the Session
Within 72 hours, you’ll receive a detailed written report summarising:
key observations
strength/mobility or lifestyle recommendations
enrichment ideas
what to monitor
when veterinary input might be needed
The goal is clarity, reassurance, and practical steps, without overwhelm.
Health & Vet Notification Policy
This is a wellness-based service designed for dogs in good general health. It is not a substitute for veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, or physiotherapy.
If your dog has any pre-existing medical conditions, we recommend discussing this with your vet before booking.
If your dog is recovering from an injury or has a diagnosed condition, we are happy to work alongside your vet to ensure this service is suitable.