Athletic and Working Dog

Dr. Rob Gillette received his Veterinary degree in 1988 from Kansas State University. His interests in animal movement and performance inspired him to pursue a post-doctoral program whose major focus was on Kinesiology with a minor in Exercise Physiology. This was through the Human Performance program at the University of Kansas and received his Masters of Science Education degree in 1998. His academic experience includes 15 years at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine where he was the Director of the Veterinary Sports Medicine Program. During this time he managed his athletic and working dog laboratory researching the biomechanical and physiological nuances of the elite canine. He has 30 years practice experience, 25 years' experience with athletic and working dogs, numerous related scientific publications, national and international lecturer on Athletic Dog Performance and Sports Medicine. He is a Charter Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Gillette's greatest passion is his work for optimizing the performance environment and the abilities of athletic and working animals. He has vast experience in injury prevention, training methods, diet, conditioning and breeding programs. For almost 30 years he has devoted his life to research, teaching and treating the athletic animals he loves.