{
  "id": 18744828,
  "title": "My 15-year-old dog was struggling to walk, so I taught him Pilates. His recovery inspired me to start a business.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/my-15-year-old-dog-was-struggling-to-walk-so-i-taught-him-pilates-his",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-07T16:02:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/senior-golden-retriever-pilates-inspired-business-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jillian Loustaunau, a Pilates instructor in Kailua, Oahu, noticed her 16-year-old golden retriever, Weasel, struggling to walk due to weakened legs. She introduced Weasel to Pilates exercises to build muscle and improve alignment. Weasel's recovery from the exercises inspired Loustaunau to launch Pawlates 101, a business that teaches pet owners how to use Pilates techniques to help their senior dogs. Weasel, who is now a senior, has become a business partner for Loustaunau, and she aims to expand her initiative by developing an app to help pet owners track their dog's progress and choose suitable equipment.",
  "summary": "Jillian Loustaunau's nearly 16-year-old golden retriever inspired a business after Pilates exercises helped improve his mobility.",
  "key_points": [
    "16-year-old golden retriever Weasel struggled to walk due to weakened legs",
    "Pilates exercises built muscle and improved alignment for Weasel",
    "Jillian Loustaunau launched Pawlates 101 to teach pet owners Pilates techniques"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}