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 Increases blood flow to the musclesIncreases the …
Fit Over Fashion
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 time teaching my dogs …
Fit for Life…Even as a Senior
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. The CCFT curriculum gave me a better overall understanding of canine fitness. Pairing that with …
Canine Fitness Fun
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 and execute a Cavaletti configuration. Fun fact, …