Ready to get started in canine fitness? Mastering a few foundation exercises will allow you to effectively exercise and increase your dog's fitness. Help your dog be stronger, have better balance, more flexibility, more stamina and exercise them both physically and mentally.
There are a number of key foundation exercises that when learned and mastered by you and your dog will set you up to advance and improve your dog's wellbeing.
Whether your dog is a seasoned performance competitor or a loved family pet, fitness training is for all dogs.
What will we cover in this class?
Static Positions
Position Changes
Pivot
Weight Shifting
Backing Up
Side Stepping
Circles/Figure 8s
Adding Incline/Decline
Adding Instability
Check out the Fitness Fundamentals class
6 Modules with multiple lessons per module. Lessons include a written description, video and photos.
12 weeks of unlimited feedback - post as many videos, photos or questions as you need to.
There are a few helpful things, but most can be found around the home. Two stable platforms (things like step stools, yoga blocks, aerobic bench, 2x4s covered in grip tape or Cato Boards), one long stable platform (Cato Plank, aerobic bench, plywood), a cone (or something tall that the dog can circle, like a bar stool or trash can), two unstable items (Propel Air, FitBone, disc, couch cushions or pillows) and lots of small tasty treats.
It's helpful if your dog understands foot targeting, how to hold still, attain basic positions (stand, sit, down) and follow a lure
Go at your own pace - you have at least 12 weeks of access to the lessons.
Auditors will have access to all of the material, but are unable to ask questions or submit photos/videos for feedback.
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