Optimum Geriatric
Exercise Course
ONLINE COURSE + Community
30 years of rehab experience in one course!
Veterinarians, technicians, physical therapists and other professionals, learn high-quality exercises from Laurie McCauley, the mother of rehab, and get the best results possible whether you’re working with geriatric dogs, puppies or athletes.
14 weeks of classes and six months of unlimited access to to course and community forum
24 Optimum Exercises
Over 75 bite-sized videos that can be easily digested at your own pace
Learn the why, how, and when of 24 exercises that you can use with your geriatric patients
Pending RACE certification
Direct feedback & Live events
Even better than just watching the course, you can have direct access to Dr. Laurie. By choosing the GOLD level, you will have the opportunity to submit your own short videos as you are working with your dog. Dr. Laurie will evaluate, give specific feedback, and give you the opportunity to ask questions. Only those students at the GOLD level will have real time access to the webinar at the end of each lesson.
better Strength, flexibility, balance, and quality of life
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Laurie has taught veterinary professionals, physical therapists, agility and sport dog competitors, and pet parents, how to get their dogs stronger, more flexible, balanced, and have a better quality life for longer. Now you can learn from all of those years of experience!
Over seven lessons Dr. Laurie takes a deep dive into 24 exercises, describing the how to, when to, why to, and what not to do. This is your chance to take your knowledge to the next level. This first course is designed for the veterinary professional and focuses on the geriatric patient. Dr. Laurie uses her own older dog, Ollie, who has not been taught the exercises, as her demo dog. During the course, watch how the typical dog might react as he is learning.
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Gold - Interact
For the most interactive learning experience, go for Gold. At this level, students record videos of their homework, which Dr. Laurie reviews and provides feedback for in bi-monthly live events.
Registration is now closed for Gold
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Silver - Observe
Follow along without the homework. Silver-level students will be able to watch and learn from the Gold student’s videos and Dr. Laurie’s recorded events to learn at the pace that suits them best.
Registration is now closed for Silver.
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Bronze - Pace
Designed for those of you who don’t have the time to participate in more interactive sessions at the moment. At this level, students can follow the course at their own pace and practice the exercises when there’s time.
MORE ABOUT THE LEVELS
GOLD
Access to all course lectures and materials
Eligible for RACE credit*
Instructor review of homework
Community
Ability to post questions and start discussions
Bi-monthly live events
Personal instructor feedback
CE credit for attending live events
Get on the list and learn when the next Gold registration opens!
$449.99
*Pending RACE credit
SILVER
Access to all course lectures and materials
Eligible for RACE credit*
Watch Gold-level homework videos and feedback
Community
Ability to post questions that may be answered in live events
Recordings of events
Get on the list and learn when the next Silver registration opens!
$349.99
BRONZE
Access to all course lectures and materials
Eligible RACE credit*
$299.99
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What People HAVE SaID
“Laurie is one of the best teachers that I have ever had the honor of learning from.
Her teaching style is clear, concise and interesting, and her hands-on approach allows a person to easily understand the hows and whys.”
— Lisa Kluslow, DVM, CVA, CCRT, VSMT, TCHVM
“Hands down the very best of the best! Do not ever hesitate to take a course with her.
I have had the honor and pleasure of knowing Dr. Laurie McCauley for many years. Dr. McCauley is a superb teacher and trainer. Her ability to connect with her students on the level they are at and bring them further into knowledge is done seamlessly and with grace and great understanding.”
— Dr. Nina Pregont, DN
FAQs
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
The first lesson is about 1 hour long and the following six are closer to 2 hours (between 1-2 hours). The video are in short bites that you can do at your convenience to make it easy to fit into your schedule.
For Gold students, the homework will be to create four 20-120 second videos. The group Zoom will be 1-2 hours, depending on questions, every other Sunday evening.
How long is this class
This class is 14 weeks long, with a new lesson releasing every two weeks. You will have access to the lessons and community for six months, giving you extra time to practice and move through the progression if your dog needs more time with certain exercises. All dogs are different in their abilities and strength.
When does the Class start?
The class opens March 7, with lessons releasing every two weeks.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE THE GOLD LEVEL?
Gold-level students get direct feedback from Dr. Laurie, very similar to being in an actual class. Dr. Laurie will also hold live events bi-monthly where Gold-level students can attend, ask questions, and interact with Dr. Laurie.
DO I NEED ANYTHING TO BE A GOLD STUDENT?
Gold level participants must have access to a video camera – your smart phone is fine. You will also need internet access with the ability to upload videos to a Google Drive (don’t worry, we have very easy-to-follow instructions on how to do this).
How will I know when a lesson is released?
You will receive an email letting you know that a new lecture is available for review. You can unsubscribe from these updates if you don’t want to fill your inbox.
WHAT TIME IS CLASS?
All of our classes are online. Dr. Laurie will begin posting written lectures with video examples on the first day of the session.
WHAT TIME ARE THE ZOOM MEETINGS?
Zoom calls for Gold students will happen every other Sunday at 7pm EST/4 pm PST.
I AM NOT IN THE UNITED STATES, CAN I ENROLL. HOW WILL I PAY?
The process is the same regardless of what country you live in.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Laurie McCauley is a pioneer in the field of veterinary rehabilitation. She started the first veterinary rehabilitation clinic in 1998, designed the first underwater treadmill for dogs, and was on faculty at Canine Rehabilitation Institute for 14 years. She is certified in Acupuncture and Chiropractic therapy and in 2014 became Board Certified in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
“HANDs DOWN THE VERY BEST OF THE BEST. DO NOT EVER HESITATE TO TAKE A COURSE WITH HER!”
— Dr. Nina Pregont, DN