After a couple months of confinement and restricted exercise, I was able to start walking Reilly again. The first thing l noticed was that he was doing what is commonly known as “knuckling” with his right hind leg. He was able to extend his leg backward when he walked but when he tried to bring it forward, he was unable to keep his toes elevated and he would place his paw on the ground “toes down” instead of “pads down”. We tried physical therapy, water therapy, medication, alternative medicine and therapeutic devices. Nothing seemed to work. Reilly lived for his daily walks and trips to the park and yet these simple activities were causing him continued pain.

Finally, out of desperation, I set out to design and create a customized strap for Reilly that when connected to an elastic shock cord, would both move his leg forward and at the same time elevate his toes and prevent him from knuckling. It took weeks of trial and error to come up with a version that worked. Many months of testing and experimenting with different materials followed resulting in a combination that was comfortable for Reilly to wear and would also hold up in the soggy northwest weather conditions. The result of these efforts is what is now known as the Canine Mobility Anti-Knuckling Device™. To read more about Reilly and his journey, click here.

If the quality of your dog’s life is being negatively impacted by knuckling or dragging of either or both of the hind legs, it’s possible that the Anti-Knuckling Device could change both of your lives. Talk to your veterinarian or click here to send me an email if you have questions.