Canine Fitness

Level 1 - Groundwork

Keep your dog in tip-top shape

Learn how to warm and cool down your dog prior to exercise, as well as body awareness & body conditioning exercises

GROUNDWORK COURSE - The Foundations of Canine Fitness & Body Conditioning

Here you will learn about the foundations of canine fitness & body conditioning.

Practicing regular body conditioning exercises, helps to keep our dogs healthy, build muscle mass and strength as well as body awareness & coordination.

The course is a perfect introduction to canine conditioning and fitness.

During this course, you'll learn;

• the foundations of canine conditioning
• some of the theory behind it
• what your dog needs
• learn how to improve their body awareness
• the beginnings of effective exercises with no or little equipment required.

What will be covered:

• Conditioning Needs
• Principles of Canine Conditioning for Gundog work
• 5 Elements of Canine Conditioning for Gundog work
• Exercise Rules
• Puppies & adolescent dogs
• Training Variables
• Specific Training
• Correct form
• Program planning when at home
• Warm up & Cool Down exercises
• Training Techniques