Fitness for all dogs, big and small!
School holiday fun! Are you looking for something different for you and your kids these holidays? A 4 week dog trick training class to be held in Rockhampton on Sunday morning from 8-8:45am from 3rd January to 24th January. Kids are encouraged to do/help with the training, so long as an adult is present.Class will … Continue reading School holidays Kids & dogs trick class!
Lately a few people have asked me what would be the better cardio to concentrate on – sprint or endurance? There’s a lot of factors that go into consideration for this, and the answer will differ for every dog. Let’s take a look at the benefits of each type of training. We’ll start with sprint … Continue reading Sprint vs Endurance Protocols
It’s time to cover a touchy subject – weight / body condition in dogs. The prevalence of obesity in dogs in Australia is approximately 44%. This is a topic that’s important in pet dogs, and even more important in sport dogs. Obedience, agility, IGP, endurance, tracking, fly ball, and others all involve stressors on the … Continue reading Time For a Touchy Subject
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Remember when you used to do this in school? When was the last time you stretched yourself or your dog? Stretching has been proven to reduce the incidence of injuries by improving flexibility[i]. Flexibility is important in sport dogs due to movements asked of them when competing. Think of…
Remember when you used to do this in school? When was the last time you stretched yourself or your dog? Stretching has been proven to reduce the incidence of injuries by improving flexibility[i]. Flexibility is important in sport dogs due to movements asked of them when competing. Think of the way your dog goes though … Continue reading Stretching!
It’s time to consider the beginning of training and competition for the year. Hopefully your dogs have had a break over christmas to rest their joints and avoid the heat. Now you need to consider how to get them back to optimal fitness before the serious training for sports begins. Slow preparation to begin will … Continue reading Preparing for competition season
It’s the new year, so while you’re busy making “new year, new you” plans, consider your dog’s fitness too! Canine conditioning has many benefits for pet, sports, and working dogs. For pet dogs, active mental and physical engagement leads to fewer behavioural issues, better health, and increased longevity. Conditioning lowers the incidence of injuries like … Continue reading New Year, New You
After a few years of learning and training, we’re finally up and running! Consults are now available for booking, I’ll come to your house or a location of your choice. Anywhere in & around the Rockhampton region, and for those outside of Rockhampton, I will travel for multiple bookings, just contact me to discuss it … Continue reading And so it begins!
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