Macke Institute of Canine Therapy

Macke Institute of Canine Therapy We help injured and aging dogs move easier with less pain, so they return to happy, pain-free lives.

Omaha Location:
Inside Bonafide Dog Academy: 960 South 72nd Street

Lincoln Location:
Inside Bailey's Deluxe Pet Care: 2205 Highway 2 We help injured and aging dogs move easier with less pain so they return to happy, healthy, pain-free lives.

🐾 Meet Rossi! 🐾Rossi is a 9.5-year-old German Shepherd who was diagnosed with multifocal thoracolumbar IVDD with stenosi...
07/27/2026

🐾 Meet Rossi! 🐾
Rossi is a 9.5-year-old German Shepherd who was diagnosed with multifocal thoracolumbar IVDD with stenosis. Over the past year, her family noticed changes in her mobility, starting with circumduction of her left hind leg. Unfortunately, her symptoms progressed significantly over the last few months, leading to frequent dragging and knuckling of her left hind limb—especially during morning potty breaks.
To keep Rossi safe and comfortable, her family is currently avoiding stairs and jumping activities. Their goal for physical therapy is to help Rossi rebuild strength, improve her mobility, and enhance her quality of life so she can get back to enjoying walks and, hopefully, hiking adventures again! 💪🐕
Join us in cheering Rossi on as she begins her rehabilitation journey! ❤️

🐾 Meet Bailey! 🐾Bailey is a sweet 6-year-old Beagle who has started her rehabilitation journey after undergoing a left T...
07/27/2026

🐾 Meet Bailey! 🐾

Bailey is a sweet 6-year-old Beagle who has started her rehabilitation journey after undergoing a left TPLO surgery on June 3 to repair a torn CCL. ❤️‍🩹

Her mobility concerns first began after she tore a toenail earlier this year. Despite rest and medical management, Bailey continued to limp. After further evaluation by a specialist, surgery confirmed a cranial cruciate ligament tear, and she underwent a successful TPLO procedure.

The good news? 🎉 Bailey is already moving much better! She still has an occasional limp, but she's making great progress.

Now it's time for physical therapy! 💪 Our goals are to help Bailey:
🐾 Build strength in her left hind leg
🐾 Improve her mobility and confidence
🐾 Get back to jumping on the bed
🐾 Return to running and playing in the yard with her family

We're so excited to be part of Bailey's recovery journey and can't wait to watch her get back to doing what she loves! ❤️

Join us in cheering Bailey on as she works toward a full recovery! 🐶🎉

🐾 Meet Archer! 🐾This handsome 8-year-old Husky recently started physical therapy to help improve his mobility, strength,...
07/24/2026

🐾 Meet Archer! 🐾
This handsome 8-year-old Husky recently started physical therapy to help improve his mobility, strength, and overall quality of life. ❤️
Archer's journey hasn't been an easy one. A few years ago, he was found as a stray in Arkansas with an untreated right hip fracture. Because the injury went unaddressed for so long, his femoral head fused to the hip socket. In March 2022, Archer underwent a femoral head ostectomy (FHO). Due to the extensive fusion, complete removal of the bone wasn't possible.
Although Archer tried rehabilitation after surgery, severe car sickness made it difficult to continue. Since then his mobility has declined. Walks have become challenging, often requiring frequent breaks, and his back legs begin to shake from fatigue. He also struggles to get in and out of the car, is slow to stand, and becomes sore after even short periods of increased activity, often needing a day of rest to recover.
Our goal is to help Archer build strength, improve endurance, and increase his comfort so he can enjoy more of the things he loves as he ages. Every patient has a unique story, and we're honored to be part of Archer's journey toward better mobility and a happier, more comfortable life.
We're excited to see the progress this resilient boy makes—cheer Archer on as he begins his rehabilitation journey! 💙🐺

🐾 Meet Teddy! 🐾Teddy is a 1-year-old mixed breed who started limping about 5 months ago. After further evaluation, he wa...
07/20/2026

🐾 Meet Teddy! 🐾
Teddy is a 1-year-old mixed breed who started limping about 5 months ago. After further evaluation, he was diagnosed with mild bilateral elbow osteoarthrosis and medial coronoid process disease.
To help address his condition, Teddy underwent bilateral elbow arthroscopy with subtotal coronoidectomy and PRP injections on 5/19/26. 💪
Now, Teddy is starting physical therapy to improve his mobility, build strength, and help prevent future injury so he can get back to enjoying life as an active young pup! 🐶❤️
Join us in cheering Teddy on as he works toward a strong and successful recovery! 🎉🐾

🐾 Meet Boone! 🐾Boone is a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever with a big goal—to get back to hunting and retrieving! 💚After be...
07/17/2026

🐾 Meet Boone! 🐾
Boone is a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever with a big goal—to get back to hunting and retrieving! 💚
After being hit by a vehicle in May, Boone was fortunate to avoid major neurological injuries, but he was left with stiffness, soreness, a limp tail, and a mild concern for a possible chip fracture near the base of his tail. While he's already making progress with improved step length, he's still walking with some stiffness and a slightly hunched posture.
Boone's physical therapy program will focus on reducing pain, improving mobility and flexibility, rebuilding strength, and restoring the athleticism he needs to safely return to the activities he loves most.
We're excited to help Boone get back to feeling like himself again! 🐶💪 Join us in wishing him the best on his rehabilitation journey! ❤️🐾

🐾 Meet Bailey! 🐾Bailey is a 6-year-old Husky mix who came to us with a suspected iliopsoas injury. Her mobility concerns...
07/13/2026

🐾 Meet Bailey! 🐾
Bailey is a 6-year-old Husky mix who came to us with a suspected iliopsoas injury. Her mobility concerns began about a year ago after she jumped off the couch and yelped in pain.
Since then, Bailey's symptoms have come and gone. During flare-ups, she becomes very uncomfortable and doesn't want to jump on or off furniture. Other times, she simply looks back at her hind end, signaling something still isn't quite right. Her family has also noticed that she's sitting more often and shifting weight away from her left side.
Bailey is now starting physical therapy to help reduce her pain, improve her strength and mobility, and get back to doing the things she loves most—going on walks and playing in the yard! 💪❤️
Join us in cheering Bailey on as she works toward a stronger, pain-free future! 🎉🐾

🐾 Meet Honey! 🐾At 14 years young, Honey is proving that age is just a number. ❤️ Honey was referred to physical therapy ...
07/10/2026

🐾 Meet Honey! 🐾
At 14 years young, Honey is proving that age is just a number. ❤️ Honey was referred to physical therapy with a complex medical history, including a spinal cord meningioma treated with radiation, mild IVDD with bulging discs, lumbosacral degeneration and stenosis, osteoarthritis, and previous bilateral TPLO surgeries.
Over the past year, Honey's mobility has fluctuated, with more noticeable changes this year. Her family has observed occasional hind limb "stutter steps," instability in her back end, and both good and bad mobility days.
Honey's rehabilitation program is focused on improving strength, balance, and stability while managing pain to help slow the progression of her mobility changes. Our goal is to keep her comfortable, confident, and enjoying the activities she loves for as long as possible. 💪🐶
Join us in cheering Honey on as she begins her rehabilitation journey! Leave her some love and encouragement in the comments! ❤️🐾

🐾 Meet Gracie! 🐾Gracie is a 5-year-old Corgi who suddenly began having difficulty walking after going outside on 4/3/26....
07/06/2026

🐾 Meet Gracie! 🐾
Gracie is a 5-year-old Corgi who suddenly began having difficulty walking after going outside on 4/3/26. She was diagnosed with IVDD and initially responded well to treatment, but her condition worsened on 4/10, progressing to an inability to use her hind legs.
Gracie underwent a T13-L1 hemilaminectomy on 4/22/26 and has been making encouraging progress ever since! 💪 Her family reports she's moving her hind legs more, showing less pain, going to the bathroom on her own, and even attempting to stand!

Our goal is to help Gracie rebuild her strength and mobility so she can walk independently again and get back to enjoying life as a happy Corgi. ❤️
Join us in cheering Gracie on as she takes each step toward recovery! 🎉🐾

🐾 Meet Scamper! 🐾Scamper is a 12-year-old mixed breed who came to us for hind limb lameness of unknown origin after a po...
06/29/2026

🐾 Meet Scamper! 🐾
Scamper is a 12-year-old mixed breed who came to us for hind limb lameness of unknown origin after a possible injury while trying to jump onto the bed around 4/10.
Since then, Scamper has been making progress and is using her hind legs more, but she's not quite back to her normal self yet. Her family reports that her mobility can vary from day to day, and she still struggles with hind limb weakness, standing up, and maintaining her balance—especially when making sharp turns.
Now, Scamper is starting physical therapy to improve her strength, stability, and confidence so she can get back to her prior level of function. 💪❤️
Join us in cheering Scamper on as she works toward becoming stronger and steadier with every step! 🎉🐾

🐾 Meet Jet! 🐾Jet is a 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who came to us after suffering a right CCL tear and a Gr...
06/22/2026

🐾 Meet Jet! 🐾
Jet is a 5-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who came to us after suffering a right CCL tear and a Grade 2/4 right medial patellar luxation following some rough play with another dog.
Jet underwent a right TPLO and MPL correction on 3/25/26 and is already making great progress! 💪 His family reports he's putting weight on his right leg during leash walks and potty breaks, though he still favors the leg when resting.
Our goal is to help Jet continue building strength and mobility so he can make a full recovery and get back to all the activities he loves. 🐶❤️
Join us in cheering Jet on as he works toward getting back to his happy, active self! 🎉

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960 South 72nd Street
Omaha, NE
68114

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4am
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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+14024139872

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