The AKC FIT DOG Level One course was designed to inspire dog owners to engage in fitness-related activities with their dogs while minimizing the risk of injury or harm due to inexperienced instruction. The course will expose dogs to a variety of exercise types including cardio flexibility, balance and strength training, as well as mental fitness and confidence building. Each class will include a warm up exercise, a cardio component, two or more strength exercises and a cool down.

Teaching any new skill to a dog will target their mental fitness and navigating new equipment will boost confidence and proprioception skills. ***This class will earn you 3 points towards the AKC FIT DOG TITLES***

Prerequisites: It is recommended that participants in the class complete at least a puppy class or the equivalent. Dogs should understand the training game, and be able to focus on tasks during class while in the presence of other dogs.

Please note: This course is not designed to train you on how to develop fitness programs for dogs or how to work with dogs in need of rehabilitation. This course is only for healthy dogs with no significant prior injuries or ongoing conditions.

The AKC FIT DOG Level One course was designed to inspire dog owners to engage in fitness-related activities with their dogs while minimizing the risk of injury or harm due to inexperienced instruction. The course will expose dogs to a variety of exercise types including cardio flexibility, balance and strength training, as well as mental fitness and confidence building. Each class will include a warm up exercise, a cardio component, two or more strength exercises and a cool down.

Teaching any new skill to a dog will target their mental fitness and navigating new equipment will boost confidence and proprioception skills. ***This class will earn you 3 points towards the AKC FIT DOG TITLES***

Prerequisites: It is recommended that participants in the class complete at least a puppy class or the equivalent. Dogs should understand the training game, and be able to focus on tasks during class while in the presence of other dogs.

Please note: This course is not designed to train you on how to develop fitness programs for dogs or how to work with dogs in need of rehabilitation. This course is only for healthy dogs with no significant prior injuries or ongoing conditions.

With strong foundations you can succeed in any sport you and your dog want to try. This class will work on the use of marker words, platforms for teaching positions, pivoting into heel, figure 8’s, stays under distraction, sending to a vertical target, position changes from a distance, and jumps. 

Prerequisites: Intermediate Obedience or permission from the instructor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director before you sign up for class.

Supplies Needed: Platforms will be used in class and it is highly encouraged that you build or purchase your own for practicing at home, 10 foot leash.

With strong foundations you can succeed in any sport you and your dog want to try. This class will work on the use of marker words, platforms for teaching positions, pivoting into heel, figure 8’s, stays under distraction, sending to a vertical target, position changes from a distance, and jumps. 

Prerequisites: Intermediate Obedience or permission from the instructor. Please contact the instructor or Training Director before you sign up for class.

Supplies Needed: Platforms will be used in class and it is highly encouraged that you build or purchase your own for practicing at home, 10 foot leash.