Have you heard of canine fitness, but not sure where to start?

Maybe you've done some conditioning with your dog, but don't keep it up.

Would you like some motivation and support to build up your dog's fitness and strength?

Then join me for...

15 Days of Fitness Focus

Click the link to join the fun - the basic option is just £30!

  • Start with foundations, building understanding of the basics
I'll share with you a series of core exercises to get you started, helping you to understand what we're doing and why.

  • Gradually progress, working at your dog's pace
The exercises build on each other, but there's no pressure to get everything done - move on when your dog is ready just as long as you do a little most days.

  • No special equipment required
You can start out with just a couple of pieces of wood, or even just some big books - I'll share plenty of options!

  • Exclusive Facebook Group
You'll get access to an exclusive group where you can share your progress and ask questions.

This course is ONLY suitable for dogs that do not have any current underlying physical health issues. If you are unsure if it is suitable for your dog, please either get in touch or speak to your vet.

Why Does My Dog Need Fitness Training?

Fitness training, often referred to as 'canine conditioning', can be so beneficial for our dogs in just the same way as it is for us.  We can help our dogs to learn how to properly use their bodies; building strength and supporting them as they take part in normal activity as well as sports such as canicross and agility.

Whilst we can express when something hurts, and exactly where, our dogs can't.  By working on fitness and conditioning with them, we can learn to spot those more subtle signs that something isn't quite right.  This can be very useful when it comes to expressing concerns to professionals such as vets or physiotherapists.

Finally, and quite importantly, many dogs really enjoy fitness work!

This course is ONLY suitable for dogs that do not have any current underlying physical health issues. If you are unsure if it is suitable for your dog, please either get in touch or speak to your vet.

Meet Your Trainers

Sara has been involved in training dogs for over 25 years.  Whilst initially she was involved in agility, she has expanded her skills and knowledge extensively over the years.  Her particular passions include foundations, reinforcement strategies and scentwork.

  Sara is a qualified canine hydrotherapist and Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer (CPCFT).      

Her training philosophy is best described as ‘Do No Harm’, and focuses on positive reinforcement-based training that is adapted to each learner.  She aims to apply this to both people and dogs.  

Sara is ably assisted in all her training by Ripley, a seven-year old working cocker spaniel.  He is a big reason that she has significantly developed her training skills over the last few years!  She has recently been joined by Peak, an English springer spaniel puppy.  He is reigniting her love of teaching foundations, and is busy learning All The Things!

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