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The Association of Dynamic Dog Practitioners (ADDP) is a community of qualified professionals dedicated to advancing the understanding of canine movement and behaviour. All our members are graduates of the Dynamic Dog course, a specialist programme designed to help behaviourists and canine professionals observe, interpret, and communicate subtle changes in dogs’ movement and behaviour. Our aim is to bridge the gap between what owners and professionals notice in their dogs and what veterinary surgeons and physiotherapists need to know to make informed decisions. We support our members in sharing their expertise, and we work to raise awareness among vets, carers, and dog owners about the value of expert observation in improving canine welfare.
The Association of Dynamic Dog Practitioners (ADDP) was founded to bridge the gap in communication between those who spend the most time with dogs – behaviourists, groomers, walkers – and the veterinary professionals who care for them. Founded by Gemma Harvey, ADDP recognises that while dogs are constantly communicating through their movement and behaviour, this vital information is often underappreciated and not always clearly conveyed to vets and other professionals. With veterinary teams under increasing time pressure, our aim is to provide a service that gathers and communicates these subtle observations in a concise, industry-recognised format, supporting better outcomes for dogs and their caregivers.
Our committee is dedicated to supporting our members and advancing education in the field. Sharon Alton serves as Member Liaison, ensuring our members’ needs are prioritised. Lauren Tsao, our Events Manager, organises free monthly events for members and is expanding our educational offerings to non-members. Samantha Bailey is our Committee Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, overseeing the smooth running of the association.
We are proud to support our members in delivering clear, actionable information to veterinary professionals, using the SOAP/HEAP reporting format developed and refined by Gemma Harvey. This approach is recognised and valued within the industry, as highlighted by feedback from veterinary professionals:
“Working with a Dynamic Dog Practitioner helps us to get to a faster diagnosis for the patient. The SOAP and videos provided are invaluable. It is a win-win for the veterinary team and client patient relationship.”
“Working with a Dynamic Dog Practitioner helps us to get to a faster diagnosis for the patient. The SOAP and videos provided are invaluable. It is a win-win for the veterinary team and client patient relationship.”
— Alison Patrolia, CVT, CVOM, Animal Medical Center Hattiesburg, MS