Canine Fitness: Why ALL Dogs Need It And 3 Easy Exercises To Start #87

Do you have a fitness program for your dog? It’s not something that is just for canine athletes and dog sports! Every dog will benefit from conditioning exercises for their health, well-being and longevity. A fitness program is also a fun way for you and your dog to spend time together and easy to start.

In the episode you'll hear:
• Why fitness for dogs should include more than walks or chasing a ball or frisbee.
• How dogs can have an imbalance in their body leading to injury.
• The importance of your dog’s weight and getting a fitness check.
• Why soundness is different to fitness.
• About making sure that your dog has age-appropriate fitness exercises.
• The four areas I focus on with my dog’s fitness program.
• Why your dog’s strength, flexibility, balance, and proprioception are all important.
• The reason we need to build up our dog’s big muscles first.
• Why to introduce an unstable surface gradually to your dog’s fitness routine.
• What you can do today with a sit, down or stand for your dog’s fitness without any equipment.
• How you can join the canine fitness program that I am doing with the Susan20 discount code.

Resources:

YouTube Video: Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks (Pivots and Spins) -    • Susan Garrett’s Perch Work Dog Tricks...  
Podcast Episode 85: Understanding Your Dog’s Sit: LWT -    • Understanding Your Dog's Sit: LWT #85  
Blog Video: How to Train Your Dog to Stand on Cue - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/20...

Join Carolyn McIntyre’s “From the Ground Up” online fitness program with the discount code: Susan20
- https://dogsthat.com/getfit

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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.

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