My 15-year-old dog was struggling to walk, so I taught him Pilates. His recovery inspired me to start a business.
Source: Business Insider ·
Jillian Loustaunau's nearly 16-year-old golden retriever inspired a business after Pilates exercises helped improve his mobility.
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Jillian Loustaunau and her dog, Weasel, at her Pilates studio.Courtesy of Jillian LoustanauJillian Loustaunau was concerned when her beloved dog, Weasel, began to lose strength in his legs.The fitness instructor introduced him to Pilates moves to build muscle and improve his alignment.His improvement inspired her to launch "Pawlates 101," training other pets in the practice online.This story is based on an interview with Jillian Loustaunau, 36, the owner of a Pilates studio in Kailua, O'ahu. It has been edited for length and clarity.I never imagined that my efforts to help my beloved dog, Weasel, regain his mobility would a) be so successful and b) lead to the launch of my new business.But here I am with a much healthier companion and an enterprise that encourages other animal lovers to help their pets in a similar way.My dog couldn't walk in a straight lineWeasel, who turns 16 next month, has always been an active, energetic golden retriever. Before his red coat turned gray six…
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