No, and that's because physical therapy must come from your vet or a trained canine physiotherapist. The Toolkit compliments your vet's instructions and helps to support a safe, calm recovery.

Yes. Recovery isn't one-size-fits-all. That's where Google searches and AI searches fall short. The Toolkit gives tips to suit all kinds of situations: different dogs, different homes, and different owner abilities. Whatever your dog's size, your home's layout, or your own limits, you'll find guidance that helps.

A complete A-Z guide covering things like CCL surgery prep, recovery, mistakes to avoid, when to call your vet, and how to keep your dog feeling well once they're fully healed. It's indexed by topic, so you can find answers in seconds. Print it or read it on any device. There's also a free bonus, The Caregiver's Support Guide. This printable journal helps you stay in a good headspace as you care for your pup.

Yes. I want you to be happy with your purchase. If the Toolkit didn't meet your expectations, email me at Carla@RunAgainRover.com within 14 days of purchase and let me know why it didn't work out. I'll process your refund. No hard feelings.

I get it. CCL surgery is expensive. But if mistakes or complications come up during recovery, you could be facing thousands more in vet bills, missed work, added stress, or even another surgery. Compared to what it can cost to treat a complication, the Toolkit works out to just 70 cents per day. That's half of what you'd pay for a small cup of coffee. And if your dog tears the other CCL in the other knee, you’ll already have it there to guide you through the process again.

You can, but it's tough for a few different reasons.

1. Most pet parents only know to ask the basic, obvious questions. The bigger problem is that most people simply don’t know what they don’t know. That means basic questions often result in surface level answers and a limited understanding about surgery prep and recovery. In my opinion, if we start with a strong foundation, we and our dogs have a greater possibility for smooth, successful recoveries.

2. It's overwhelming to work through endless Google searches, generic AI answers, and crowdsourced advice in CCL online forums or groups. While these communities offer support, the well-meaning advice you get might not be always be accurate.

3. Learning takes way too long, and far too often, people figure things out after they've made mistakes. That's one of the reasons I created the Toolkit. I sifted through and synthesized almost a decade's worth of dog owners' questions and condensed them into the core topics that matter the most. It's organized so you can fast-track learning, dodge common mistakes, and have an easier time getting to the recovery finish line.

You can, but they're not always as detailed as we'd like. I've asked vets in the US, UK, and Canada why post-op instructions are usually one or two pages. They said the same thing: If they're too long, people won't read them. So discharge papers keep it short. The CCL Recovery Toolkit includes hundreds of practical caregiving tips that go beyond what is typically covered in veterinary discharge instructions.

After nearly a decade of running two CCL recovery groups, I kept seeing the same cycle: hundreds of scared dog owners joining, asking the same questions, making the same avoidable mistakes, and running into many of the same complications.

Facebook groups are incredibly valuable for community and support, but they aren't the best way to make sure people get the information they need before they need it.

Another limitation is that the groups are filled with posts about complications, regrets, fears, and mistakes. So when new members arrive looking for clarity and reassurance, they're often met with even more fear.

I created the CCL Recovery Toolkit to change that—to help pet parents prepare earlier, recognize what’s normal versus what isn’t, avoid common mistakes, and know when to reach out to their vet without feeling like a nuisance for asking.

And I can’t help but think about our veterinary teams, too. When we do better, their patients, our dogs, do better too.

I created the Caregiver’s Emotional Support Guide because it has been difficult for me to see people saying, “I’m terrified,” “I regret this,” or “I had no idea recovery would be this hard.” Comments like these often come from feeling unprepared, unsure of what to expect, or not knowing what to do next. And when that happens, guilt, regret, shame, and fear can quietly creep in and start running the show.

If you get the Toolkit, the Support Guide is yours for free.

Recovery is manageable, doable, and dare I say, can be rather predictable. My goal is to give you the practical information and emotional support you need to build a solid foundation and get off to a strong start, whether your dog hasn’t had surgery yet or you’re already on the recovery journey.

Ultimately, I’d love to see the Facebook groups become places where people proudly share their recovery wins and success stories, with far fewer posts about preventable complications and mistakes.

I’m confident the Toolkit and Caregiver’s Support Guide can help shift recovery from the way we’ve been doing it into something easier, more informed, and a heck of a lot less stressful.