Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Wendy Asato.
Healthy Dog Club Reviewing Veterinarian
Dr. Wendy is a vet with over a decade of clinical experience caring for dogs at every life stage. Her practice has long focused on preventative musculoskeletal care β the small daily decisions that determine how a dog moves at age ten, not how it's treated at age fourteen.
Dr. Wendy reviewed every question on this scorecard, validated the scoring thresholds against the indicators she uses in clinic, and signed off on the post-assessment guidance you'll receive by email.
Most owners notice joint issues only when their dog is already in discomfort. This scorecard helps you spot the subtle, earlier signs β when prevention is still possible.
Three stages. Three different priorities.
A short daily sequence that fits real life β even on the days when life doesn't cooperate. Built so it actually sticks.
One simple daily routine
Junior, adult and senior dogs need completely different things. The guide spells out exactly what each stage requires β and what to leave alone.
The biggest mistakes owners make
From the puppy who jumps off the sofa one too many times to the senior whose routine quietly fell apart. We name the common slip-ups so you can avoid them.
How to prevent long-term joint issues
The earlier you start, the less you have to fix. Plain-English guidance on what protects joints over a lifetime β built on real canine nutrition principles.
What actually works (and what doesn't)
Less marketing, more evidence. The guide separates the supplements, exercises and routines that move the needle from the ones that mostly don't.
What's Inside The 22-Page Guide.
Four chapters, vet-reviewed built around real canine nutrition principles. Here is the structure β the depth opens inside.
The three life stages
Junior, adult, senior β what each stage actually needs, and what stays the same.
The 5 pillars of joint protection
Junior, adult, senior β what each stage actually needs, and what stays the same.
Mistakes that damage joints
The common habits quietly costing dogs years of comfortable movement.
The vet-approved daily Routine
A simple framework that works at every life stage β morning to evening.
Supplementation done right
What to look for, what to avoid, and how to read labels without being misled.
Reading the signs early
The subtle signals most owners miss β and exactly what to do when you spot them.
A Guide That Actually
Tells You Something Useful.
Why this guide is free.
I'm building Healthy Dog Club from Australia β with support from independent canine health experts around the world.
The goal is simple: to make daily joint care easier for dog owners who want to support their dog properly, without having to figure out confusing scoops, vague advice, or one-size-fits-all routines.
I created this scorecard because so much of the joint-health advice online is either too vague to act on, or too product-focused to feel genuinely helpful. Dog owners deserve a clear, vet-reviewed tool they can use today β before they're asked to buy anything.
Yes, eventually we'll tell you about our supplement. But only if it genuinely fits what your dog needs.
This scorecard is here to stand on its own. Take it, use it, and come back whenever you need it.

Isla Burkitt
Founder Β· Healthy Dog Club


Everything you might be wondering.
Yes, completely free. We created this guide to help dog owners better understand joint health, mobility, prevention, and what support may be useful at different life stages. Youβll just need to enter your email so we can send it straight to your inbox.
Around 5β10 minutes. Itβs designed to be easy to understand, practical, and helpful without feeling overwhelming. You can read it in one sitting or come back to it whenever you need.
Thatβs exactly why this guide was created. Joint care can look different depending on whether your dog is still growing, in their adult years, or starting to slow down. The guide walks through joint support by life stage so you can better understand what each dog may need.
The guide is not breed-specific, but it does explain how factors like size, age, activity level, weight, and life stage can affect joint health. This is especially helpful for large breeds, active dogs, fast-growing dogs, and breeds more prone to joint stress.
No. Weβll send you the guide, plus helpful joint health education, product updates, and early access information for HDC. You can unsubscribe at any time, and weβll never flood your inbox with pointless emails.
This guide is for dog owners who want to better understand how to support their dogβs joints before problems become obvious. Itβs helpful for puppy owners, senior dog owners, large-breed owners, active dogs, and anyone who wants to take a more proactive approach to mobility, comfort, and long-term joint health.


