Description

Posture & Gait Analysis 

Online Movement Assessment for Dogs and Cats

Have you noticed something subtle with your dog or cat – but you cannot quite name it?

Maybe they are shifting weight differently, moving unevenly, hesitating during transitions, or simply looking less comfortable in their body.

This service provides a structured, pain-informed review of your animal’s posture, gait, movement, and behavior. It is designed to help identify visible red flags, compensatory patterns, loading changes, and movement strategies so you can better understand what you are seeing and make informed decisions about next steps.

This is more than a gait analysis. While gait is an important part of the review, the assessment also considers posture, transitions, body organization, movement mechanics, and relevant behavioral observations.

This service is observational and non-diagnostic. It does not diagnose pain, injury, orthopedic disease, or neurologic conditions. Instead, it helps document what is visibly happening in your animal’s body so you can advocate more clearly and confidently.

For many guardians, this clarity reduces uncertainty and provides direction when something simply does not feel quite right.

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Who This Is For

This assessment is designed for thoughtful guardians who want structured, professional observation of how their dog or cat is using their body.

This service may be a good fit if you:

• suspect something may be off, but are not sure how to describe it
• notice subtle changes in posture, gait, or movement
• are concerned that physical discomfort may be contributing to changes in behavior or function
• want a professional review before pursuing further support
• would like clearer language to share with your veterinarian or rehabilitation team

Available for both dogs and cats.

If your pet has a sudden limp, acute injury, or rapidly worsening symptoms, veterinary care should always come first.

How it Works

1. Review the Assessment Guidelines

This helps ensure you can capture the photos and videos needed for analysis.

2. Submit Your Materials

After purchase, you will receive access to a private Google Drive folder for secure upload.

3. Sarah Reviews Your Case

All assessments are personally completed by Sarah Keller using a structured observational framework.

4. Receive Your Report

Your completed report will be delivered according to the tier selected.

This is a fully online service and is available internationally.

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Assessment Options

Tier 1: Screening Review: $200 CAD

A brief professional screening of submitted photos and videos to identify obvious red flags in posture or movement and help guide appropriate next steps.

Includes:

• brief review of submitted media
• concise written summary
• identification of obvious red flags where present
• general next-step guidance
• recommendation for veterinary follow-up or specialist referral when appropriate

Best for: guardians who want to know whether there are concerning signs that may warrant further follow-up.

Tier 2: Red Flag Report: $400 CAD

A detailed posture and movement assessment focused on identifying visible asymmetries, compensatory strategies, and relevant biomechanical concerns. This report includes written analysis and marked-up images where appropriate to help highlight key areas of concern.

Includes:

• detailed written report
• focused review of posture, gait, and movement concerns
• identification of visible asymmetries and compensatory patterns
• marked-up images where appropriate to highlight red flags
• professional recommendations where appropriate

Best for: guardians who want a thorough report outlining their animal’s visible red flags in a clear, shareable format.

Tier 3: Comprehensive Analysis: $800 CAD

A full assessment of your dog or cat’s structure, posture, gait, and movement, including both potential red flags and areas of strength. This report provides a broader view of your animal’s overall body organization, movement patterns, and notable findings across the whole presentation.

Includes:

• our most comprehensive report
• broader review of structure, posture, gait, movement mechanics, and overall presentation
• identification of visible asymmetries and compensatory patterns
• analysis of skeletal structure and posture
• positive postural and movement findings
• marked-up images where appropriate to help communicate key findings
• interpretation of overall movement patterns
• professional recommendations where appropriate

Best for: guardians who want the most complete overview of their animal’s body and movement.

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Scope & Professional Boundaries

This service:

• Does not diagnose injury, disease, or pain conditions

• Does not replace veterinary assessment or treatment

• Does not prescribe medical or rehabilitative interventions

Photos and videos can reveal posture and movement patterns that may be associated with discomfort, but because pain is a subjective sensory experience, they cannot confirm or rule out its presence. This assessment systematically documents observable compensations and loading asymmetries, helping to identify areas of altered mechanical demand that may warrant veterinary evaluation.

All findings are observational and educational in nature. The purpose is to help guardians clearly articulate functional changes, support collaborative discussion with their veterinary or rehabilitation team, and make informed decisions about appropriate next steps.

Professional Disclaimer

Sarah Keller is not a veterinarian. Sit Stay Squat services are non-diagnostic and are not a substitute for veterinary care. This assessment is intended to complement veterinary services and support a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to animal health and wellbeing.

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Ready for Clarity?

If you have been noticing subtle changes and want a structured, professional evaluation of your pet’s posture and movement, this assessment provides a clear next step.

You do not need to wait for something to become obvious.

Early clarity allows you to advocate confidently and proactively – before small concerns become larger ones.