BLACK BELT CANINERehab and Performance

Black Belt Canine Rehab and Performance

Meet Wesley Reed

Wesley Reed, PT, DPT, tCPT

I’m Wesley Reed, and I run Black Belt Canine Rehab and Performance. I provide mobile canine rehabilitation in Central Phoenix.

I earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences and my tCPT credential through CanineIQ.

Dogs are a big part of my life outside of work, too. I train and compete in dog sports with my own dogs (Protection Sports Association/PSA).

Wesley Reed, PT, DPT, tCPT

Education & training

I trained in human and canine rehabilitation.

Bachelor of Science in biology
University of Colorado Denver
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
tCPT credential
Earned through CanineIQ

My own dogs

I’ve worried about my own dog’s future, too.

At home, I have a 14-year-old Australian shepherd, a 4-year-old Malinois I train for sport, and a 2-year-old Malinois who has undergone two extensive knee surgeries.

  1. 01 · After surgery

    Surgery left me with questions, too.

    I’ve rehabilitated my own dogs. Even with my professional background, I’ve felt the uncertainty of wondering what surgery would mean for my dog’s future and the things we could do together.

    My dog’s shaved leg with a sutured surgical site, shown upright.

  2. 02 · The rehabilitation work

    We’re teaching him how to use his body again.

    These photos show some of the exercises we worked on after surgery.

    My black dog sitting on a raised platform during rehabilitation.
    We’re working on postural strength and control. After surgery, his body didn’t work the same way, so we’re helping him learn to use his limbs again.
    A closer view of my black dog’s legs and paws on the rehabilitation platform.
    This closer view shows his leg and foot placement.

  3. 03 · Back to everyday life

    He’s back to living his life.

    This photo was taken after his rehabilitation. He’s back to playing with his sister, Stella, and enjoying being a dog.

    My dog and his sister, Stella, lying together after his rehabilitation.

How I approach care

I’ll explain what we’re working on and why.

I want to hear what’s changed for your dog, what you’re worried about, and what you’d like to get back to doing together.

I’ll explain what I find during the evaluation and how it relates to your goals. We’ll go over your questions and the exercises you’ll need to do at home.

Let’s begin with your dog

What would you like to make easier for your dog?

If you’re in Central Phoenix, we can talk about your dog and whether rehabilitation with me is a good fit.

Book an exploratory call