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Arielle Pechette Markley, DVM, CVMA, CVPP, CCRT, DAIPM, DACVSMR

Director of Research

Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners

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Dr. Arielle Pechette Markley is the Director of Research at Red Sage Integrative Veterinary Partners. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and has additional certifications in acupuncture, rehabilitation therapy, and pain management.​ Her passion is sports medicine research, particularly risk factors for injury development, sport safety, and injury prevention. Her primary field of research is canine agility, and she has received grant funding for research on agility biomechanics, workload monitoring, and sensor development for quantification of agility activity. She is also heading studies on osteoarthritis and pain management, functional mobility in working dogs, and investigation into injuries in other dog sports. When not reading and writing journal articles, she can be found doing agility with her dog Jax, running, rock climbing and doing yoga. 

Education

2019-2022

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation – Alternative Residency Training Program

2006-2010

Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cum Laude with Honors

2002-2005

Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude

Microbiology Major with Biochemistry Minor and Interdisciplinary Studies Program in Molecular Biology

Publications
A full list of Dr. Pechette Markley's publications can be found here.

  • Pechette Markley A, Wood MK, Shoben AB, Olson RA. Variability in Performance Strategy of Agility Dogs Performing a Dynamic Obstacle. Frontiers Vet Sci. 2024 December 3;11:1492391. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1492391

  • Sellon DC, Shoben AB, Pechette Markley A, McFarlane D, Marcellin-Little DJ. Development of a web-based tool to assess daily rating of perceived exertion in agility dogs. Frontiers Vet Sci. 2024 December 5;11:1473977. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1473977

  • Alva B, Pechette Markley A, Shoben AB, Kieves NR.  Treatment and Outcome of Thoracic and Pelvic Limb Injuries Sustained by Agility Dogs. Front Vet Sci. 2024 Aug 22;11:1409199. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1409199. PMID: 39239389; PMCID: PMC11374609.

  • Pechette Markley A, Shoben AB, Kieves NR. Risk Factors for Injury and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Border Collies Competing in Agility Competitions. Animals (Basel). 2024 Jul 16;14(14):2081. doi: 10.3390/ani14142081. PMID: 39061542; PMCID: PMC11273924.

  • Pechette Markley A, Kieves NR, Rivas LB, Shoben AB. Evaluation of Surface and Run Order on Agility Course Performance. Front. Vet. Sci. 2024 Jun 26;11:1415634. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1415634. PMID: 38988979; PMCID: PMC11233466.

  • DiMichele JD, Pechette Markley A, Shoben AB, Kieves NR. Evaluation of variability in performance by dogs completing the dog walk obstacle in agility competition. PLOSOne. 2024 Mar 8;19(3):e0299592. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299592.

  • Kieves NR, Shoben AB, Pechette Markley A. Risk Factors for the Development of Stifle Injuries in Canine Agility Athletes. Front. Vet. Sci. 2024 11:1335939. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1335939 

  • Pechette Markley A. Management of Injuries in Agility Dogs. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice Issue on Rehabilitation Therapy. 2023 Jul;53(4):829-844. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.02.012. Epub 2023 Mar 22. PMID: 36964029.

  • Pechette Markley A, Kieves NR, Levine D, Marcellin-Little DJ. Patient-Centered Physical Rehabilitation in Companion Animals. Advances in Small Animal Care. Epub 2023 Jun 25; doi: 10.1016/j.yasa.2023.05.002

  • Sellon DC, Marcellin-Little DJ, McFarlane D, McCue ME, Pechette Markley A, Shoben AB. Adverse health events and recommended health research priorities in agility dogs as reported by dog owners. Frontiers. Vet. Sci. 2023 10:1127632. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1127632

  • Fry L, Kieves NR. Shoben AB, Rychel J, Pechette Markley A. Internet Survey Evaluation of Iliopsoas Injury in Dogs Participating in Agility Competitions. Front. Vet. Sci. 2022 9:930450 doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.930450

  • Sundby A, Pechette Markley A, Shoben AB, Kieves NR. Internet Survey Evaluation of Demographic Risk Factors for Injury in Canine Agility Athletes. Front. Vet. Sci. 2022 9:869702. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.869702 PMID:35464366

  • Pechette Markley A, Shoben AB, Kieves NR. Internet Survey of Risk Factors Associated with Training and Competition in Dogs Competing in Agility Competitions. Front. Vet. Sci. 2022 8:791617. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.791617 PMID: 35059455

  • Eicher L, Pechette Markley A, Sundby A. Shoben AB, Kieves NR. Evaluation of Variability in Gait Styles Used by Dogs Completing Weave Poles in Agility Competition and its Effect on Completion of the Obstacle. Front. Vet. Sci. 2021 8:761493. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2021.761493 PMID: 34869735 

  • Pechette Markley A, Shoben AB, Kieves NR. Internet Survey Evaluation of Frequency and Types of Orthopedic Conditions and Injuries Experienced By Dogs Competing in Agility Competitions. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2021 Nov 1;259(9):1001-1008. doi: 10.2460/javma.259.9.1001. PMID: 34647477.

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