Canine Fitness
Keeping our dogs fit throughout their life will ultimately reduce injuries, increase self-confidence and improve our dog's ability to enjoy a full and high functioning life. For instance, exercise alone has been shown to decrease the risk of chronic disease in both humans and dogs.
Our fitness and exercise programs include five fitness aspects: mental, balance strength, cardio-respiratory fitness and flexibility. Each individual element of total health plays a varying role throughout the canine life stages and phases of a fitness program. Each of our individualised fitness programs includes various exercises, groundwork and the use of balance equipment.
The canine fitness and performance model developed by Fitpaws USA is based on scientific research from canine and other animal species, including horses and quadruped robotic research. The canine fitness and performance model continues to be enhanced, expanded upon and challenged with in-depth canine research and novel approaches.
Our programs can be developed for pet dogs, working and performance dogs, dogs with special conditions (i.e. obesity) and senior dogs. We even incorporate some of the Fitpaws equipment and free exercise into our puppy classes to increase confidence, sensory input and body awareness.
Adding strengthening activities to your dog's routine three to four times a week, has many benefits, including:
As a certified canine fitness trainer, Emma has studied:
Canine exercise anatomy
If you are interested in taking advantage of the services we offer, give us a call, send us an email or get in touch on Facebook. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Our fitness and exercise programs include five fitness aspects: mental, balance strength, cardio-respiratory fitness and flexibility. Each individual element of total health plays a varying role throughout the canine life stages and phases of a fitness program. Each of our individualised fitness programs includes various exercises, groundwork and the use of balance equipment.
The canine fitness and performance model developed by Fitpaws USA is based on scientific research from canine and other animal species, including horses and quadruped robotic research. The canine fitness and performance model continues to be enhanced, expanded upon and challenged with in-depth canine research and novel approaches.
Our programs can be developed for pet dogs, working and performance dogs, dogs with special conditions (i.e. obesity) and senior dogs. We even incorporate some of the Fitpaws equipment and free exercise into our puppy classes to increase confidence, sensory input and body awareness.
Adding strengthening activities to your dog's routine three to four times a week, has many benefits, including:
- Increased trunk and core strength
- Strengthening the bond with your dog through interactive positive training
- Stabilisation of weak areas
- Improved balance and awareness of the body's position in space
- Improved reaction and control
- Increased range of motion in joints and elongation of the muscles
As a certified canine fitness trainer, Emma has studied:
Canine exercise anatomy
- Fitness assessments, gait evaluations and palpation
- Proper technique, position and creative encouragement
- Correlation of form and function
- When and why to refer to professionals
- Positive reinforcement encouraging behavioural transition, client and canine interactions
- Canine life stages and special canine populations, target specific body areas, muscle groups and injury prevention, exercise progressions and variables, advanced canine performance and working/hunting dogs
- Proper use and safety, equipment use and choice, canine-specific equipment vs human equipment
If you are interested in taking advantage of the services we offer, give us a call, send us an email or get in touch on Facebook. Looking forward to hearing from you.
