Fitness Fundamentals
Want to get started in canine fitness? Or maybe you want to make your sessions more efficient and productive. Learn the behaviors that set you up for success in your dog's fitness program.
Start out on the right foot!
Want to get started in canine fitness? Maybe you aren't sure how to go about teaching all the behaviors or even what behaviors you need to teach. Or maybe you want to make your sessions more efficient and productive. Learn the behaviors that set you up for success in your dog's fitness program.
After teaching a number of classes, seeing the same skills missing and thinking, "It'd be really helpful if they knew XYZ first.", I decided to create a class that taught the "XYZ" that was missing.
Fitness Fundamentals are those missing skills!
Course Curriculum
What will we cover in this class?
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Marker Cues
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Impulse Control and Stillness
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Foot Targeting - Front, Rear and Individual Feet
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Face Targeting - Nose, Chin, Bridge
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Follow a Lure
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Wrap a Cone
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Stationing
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Forward Focus
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Bonus: Intro to Proper Form/Positioning
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Bonus: Fitness Exercises
What's Included?
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6 Modules with multiple lessons per module. Lessons include a written description, video and photos.
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12 weeks of unlimited feedback - post as many videos, photos or questions as you need to.
FAQs
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What equipment do I need?
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), a cone (or something tall that the dog can circle, like a bar stool or trash can), a station (a KLIMB, dog bed or towel will work), a bowl and lots of small tasty treats.
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What are the prerequisite skills?
There truly are none! This class is meant to start at the beginning and build skills from there.
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How long do I have access to the material?
Go at your own pace - you have at least 12 weeks of access to the lessons.
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Is this a conditioning class?
This is not specifically a fitness or conditioning class. The purpose of this class is to teach the behaviors that enable a dog and handler team to go on and put fitness exercises together more efficiently and effectively.
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How does the auditing option work?
Auditors will have access to all of the material, but are unable to ask questions or submit photos/videos for feedback.
Mandi Juarez CCFT
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