Introduction to Canine Fitness

This class is great for dogs of all ages and capabilities! It is a great starting point for athletes, puppies, seniors, couch potatoes and that weekend warrior pup!

Things you will learn in class:

  • The benefits and safety protocols for exercises between different age groups.

  • How to use marker works, perform luring techniques and targeting skills.

  • Handling skills. How to have your pet lay down for manual stretching and exercises.

  • Safe introduction to equipment (stable and unstable).

  • Warm up and cool down techniques.

  • Learning when your pet is fatigued.

  • Ways to increase flexibility, coordination and focus.

  • And so much more!!

I can’t wait to answer any questions you may have and get working with you and your pup!

Classes are being held at Western Lakes Training Club. Click the link below to take you to their website for sign ups!

Price: $120 for 8 weeks. (Classes last for 1 hour)

Intermediate Canine Fitness Class

This class is meant to build an even stronger bond with your dog. You will have to really focus on their body movements and how they are doing their exercises. That being said, you MUST take the introduction to fitness course first! In that class you will learn the basics you need to continue in this class.

Things you will learn in class:

  •      We will review everything from Introduction to Canine Fitness to make sure that everyone understands the basics still.

  •    We will work more on endurance building.

  •     More challenging core and strength building exercises.

  •      Introduction to more challenging equipment.

  •    More information on how to properly warm up and cool down your pet. (This can be for sports or every day activities such as playing fetch or with other dogs.)

  •      Different types of sports will be talked about that you can do with your dog. We will touch base on some important exercises for different ones and go over different equipment that is used.

  •      And MUCH MORE!!

Introduction to Canine Fitness is a prerequisite to this class!!

Classes are being held at Western Lakes Training Club. Click the link below to take you to their website for sign ups!

Price: $120 for 8 weeks. (Classes last for 1 hour)

Advanced Canine Fitness Class

The advanced canine fitness class is structured in a way for handlers and their dogs to work together through challenging exercises. This class is much more physically demanding than the introduction and intermediate classes. We will be working on mental and physical exercises for the dogs.

Class details:

  • Endurance work (treadmill/slat mill/sprinting exercises)

  • Detailed warm ups and cool downs

  • More information on exercises related to canine sports

  • Challenging obstacle courses

  • Discuss common injuries and how to prevent them. (sporting and non-sporting dogs)

  • AND MUCH MORE!!!

You MUST have taken The Introduction to Canine Fitness AND The Intermediate Canine Fitness Class before taking this class.

Classes are being held at Western Lakes Training Club. Click the link below to take you to their website for sign ups!

Price: $120 for 8 weeks. (Classes last for 1 hour)