CANINE CONDITIONING SEMINARS WITH
DR. LESLIE EIDE DVM CCRT
Instructor for FitPAWS® Master Trainer™ Program
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3 Days
3 Separate Full Day Workshops
March 3 - 5, 2017, K9 Central, Bowmanville, Ontario, CANADA
November 3 - 5, 2017, TBD, TBD
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
What is Canine Conditioning and Fitness for Dogs ?
Here's a sample to get your imagination flowing ... then pop on down below and read a bit more about all its benefits
You know our Moments for Excellence story - we are about being the very best you possibly can be, in anything and our vision is to bring you the resources that might give you that million dollar idea or skill that can transform the moment and propel you to places you never even imagined possible,
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Each of these workshops feature skills and techniques necessary for growth, and for success and longevity in any dog activity. Like us the dog literally moves every minute of the day, sometimes changing from sound asleep to chasing a squirrel at high speed in your yard in seconds. Sometimes we ask them to run and turn at very high speeds for under a minute, and sometimes we ask them to walk and run on unlevel and frequently unstable terrain for hours in conditions that are not ideal. If you live in Canadian winters like us, you know how quickly you can lose your balance on ice - laminate flooring is like ice for dogs. Sometimes they age (no, they always age) and with that keeping the body active is of ultra importance.
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Canine conditioning uses dog specific equipment like FitPAWS, or Totofit (or DIY alternatives) both of an unstable and stable nature to challenge the dogs ability to balance and to build and maintain balance within the dog. Puzzled - check out the What is Balance PDF.
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Proper conditioning will not only make your dog stronger and reduce injury risk, it will teach your dog how to use its muscles, and body in general more efficiently - which will mean faster starts and stops, more endurance, tighter turning, and overall a more thoughtful dog. Whether they participate in a dog sport or not, conditioning is important. It is felt that even a week of non-activity or low activity, the dog like a human, will lose a large amount of its conditioning (just think about when you go back to the gym after a 2 week vacation). Proper conditioning will also identify weak areas as well as areas of overuse, in both canine athletes and the pet dog.
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Canine conditioning can be either a structured conditioning program or a regular day at the gym - the key is regular and consistent. The dog learns skills on various pieces of equipment, and then in combinations of equipment. Each skill is as simple as a trick you teach you dog, starting with the foundation behaviour of 2 front feet on something. The dogs love this, it uses mental and physical energy, is calming, builds confidence and social contact.
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IMAGINE A PERFECT DAY WITH YOUR DOG
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in a positive learning environment geared to building clarity, growth and enthusiasm
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where the activity burns off both mental and physical energy without needing 10 + acres and lots of time
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where you learn more about your dog than you ever thought possible
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where you are the student and the dog is the teacher
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where almost every dog can participate and be better immediately
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where the objective is Win/Win for your dog and you
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Workshop 1 (Friday 3 March 2017) - Canine Health Professionals
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Vet tech, canine massage therapist, canine chiropractor, canine rehab practitioner, veterinarian - this is designed for you more technically structured around your understanding of the canine body systems
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Bring your own dog and see how subtle some of the changes are, and how important it is for your patients to know the quirky behaviours of their dog, that can be used as a benchmark
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See first hand how to use the equipment for the best results
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Get an idea of what exercises are best for rehabbing an injury and what to avoid
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Learn how to incorporate the canine conditioning modality into your practice or business
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Workshop 2 (Saturday 4 March 2017) - Foundations for Everyone
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No prerequisities except a well behaved dog
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From puppies 12 weeks and over, seniors, weekend warriors, pet dogs and the canine athlete
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Form and technique is key in correct conditioning, and why what you see on You Tube isn't always best for your dog
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Find your dogs starting point and learn what is the best for your dog
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Watch others from all different ages, sizes and physical condition - you will be blown away by what you learn in these sessions because no dog is the same as another dog
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Be introduced to the various key pieces of equipment
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Start getting a feel for when something isn't quite right with your dogs mechanics
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Workshop 3 (Sunday 5 March 2017) - Shoulders & Iliopsoas/ Jumping Skills/ Advanced Combos
A WORKSHOP FOR EVERYONE
Our full day workshops and seminars deliver more value
Each working space includes the following with the workshop itself:​
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Lunch
T-shirt
Workbook
First choice on purchase of equipment used in the workshops
at a reduced price
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Each observer space includes the following with the workshop itself:
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Lunch
Workbook
Option to purchase equipment used in the workshops
at a reduced price
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Prerequisite Foundations Course at one of the approved sources
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Shoulders & Iliopsoas are two areas of high injury risk in athlete dogs, and in dogs that do activities that involve abrupt turning, speed from a standstill (like chasing a squirrel or a ball) and slippery surfaces - basically when being a dog. Find out some of the signs of injury as well as how to strengthen to prevent injury, and after an injury
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Jumping skills - whether it is agility, or into your SUV, onto the bed, correct form and weight shifting is critical. This section will teach you and your dog how to use his body in better form and provide exercises to build strength
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Advanced Combos - once the dogs core is strong and the body in balance, the possibilities are unlimited and can mimic many of the key actions in dog sports
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