by Ashley's Dog Sports | Feb 21, 2021 | Ashley's Dog Sports
I often get asked, “is it really necessary to warm up my dog before starting class?”. The answer is always, yes! In fact, you should be prepared to warm up and cool down your dog each time you work him out. A warm up does multiple things: Improves flexibility ...
by Ashley's Dog Sports | Aug 15, 2020 | Ashley's Dog Sports
I recently attended a canine fitness seminar and had the pleasure of trying a lot of popular harnesses that are on the market today. When it comes to finding a harness for your dog, I recognize the struggle you may be faced with. Although I do spend a good amount of...
by Ashley's Dog Sports | Jul 23, 2020 | Ashley's Dog Sports
CCFT Earlier this year I completed a program through the University of Tennessee earning my Certified Canine Fitness Trainer, (CCFT) credentials. Fitness, nutrition, and overall longevity are areas I’m most passionate about so I was excited to have this opportunity....
by Ashley's Dog Sports | May 15, 2020 | Ashley's Dog Sports
I started my career with animal training in the world of horses. Due to my past I am constantly finding connections between dogs and horses when it comes to conditioning. There is one thing most equestrian competitors have in common and that is the ability to set up...
by Ashley's Dog Sports | Apr 25, 2020 | Ashley's Dog Sports
Lately, I have been receiving a lot of emails regarding the challenges to training in limited spaces. I admit it’s easy to prepare sequences and workouts for your dog when you have a large fenced field. Limited space doesn’t mean limited options...
