Working Dog/Sports Medicine
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Dr. Anderson and Dr. Arakaki have extensive experience, through active military service, in caring for working canines. Lameness evaluation, sports medicine, and performance optimization for working and sporting breeds are special areas of interest at our clinic. Physical Therapy Post-surgical therapies are crucial to the success of most orthopedic surgeries. Exercises and physical therapy can be excellent tools in avoiding surgery as well. We are able to provide guidance for physical therapy options for myriad conditions. 
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Working Dog Extraordinaire: Daisy
K9 Daisy is an explosive detection dog for the Gallatin Airport Authority Department of Public Safety at the Bozeman Airport. According to her leash holder, she is likely the only Rottweiler in the United States to be certified in explosive detection, which makes her unique. What also sets her apart is the fact that she spent over 2 years in a rescue waiting to be adopted. Once she did, the adventures started and haven’t stopped as she and her human travel all over southwest Montana, training and being available for callouts when needed. Daisy turns 10 this May and will be retiring this year, but don’t worry, her replacement, Dante, another rescued Rottweiler, is set to certify in May and will be stepping up into her position.
(Photos courtesy of Troy Kechely)
