K9 Conditioning

Workshop

Sport Dogs Saturday,

November 2nd

8am—12pm

SEMINAR CONTENT

Strength and flexibility training is the missing piece of the

puzzle for many K9 athletes. More time, money and effort is

spent on dog’s injuries than on preventing them.

In this hands on workshop, participants will be introduced to

directed strength training and body awareness exercises

with special focus on positioning of the body.

These exercises and techniques are specifically designed

to build core strength, improve balance, increase flexibility

and range of motion, build confidence, increase hind end

awareness, reduce the risk of injury and improve your dog’s

overall performance. The importance and benefits of warm

up and cool down exercise will also be discussed and dem-

onstrated.

Incorporating these exercises into your dog’s routine is

FUN and a great bonding experience. These exercises

can easily be done at home.

BETTER

If your dog is properly conditioned it will reduce the chance of

soft tissue injury, This is not to say that you shouldn’t do every-

thing in your power to give your dog timely cues and continue to

improve your handling skills and footwork. Keeping your dog

strong and balanced will help during the training process as well

as during those times when you just can’t seem to get there in time

to cue them appropriately.

FASTER When a dog is propelling forward, turning, stopping and landing

using their core muscles (the center of their movement) and using

all four legs, they will get faster. When you teach your dog where

their rear feet are, how to use their limbs properly and exercises

to improve strength, they will move with greater

precision. Faster might also mean, improved focus for the

game. Engaging your dog in a regular conditioning

program has improved focus in my student’s dogs

over and over.

STRONGER It has been proven time and time again, that strength

improves stability and lends to increased endurance in human ath-

letes. This same concept can be applied to your K9 Ath-

lete. Using a variety of exercises on a

regular schedule is the key to success!! Exercise that strengthen

the muscles above and below the joints, will improve stability and

balance. For instance, improving quad muscle strength and flexi-

bility, supports a dog’s knees during movement.

Improving your

dog’s physical and

mental

endurance will

enhance

performance.

Designing a

regular program

for your dog is

key to SUCCESS!!

Conditioning for the K9 Athlete

General Information

Location

TNT Kennels, 27624 Watson Road, Abbotsford,

Contact

Email:

Phone:

Payment

Payment is due at the time of registration. Payment is accepted via

paypal, email money transfer or cheque. All cheques to be made

out to Lale ?? At 1234 street

Refreshments

Coffee, water and some small snacks will be provided. Please feel

free to bring snacks with you. There is a fridge on site.

Kennel Space

There will be space to kennel/crate your dog while they are not

working. All dogs are to be on leash and under control at all times.

Cancellation Policy

$25.00 cancellation fee prior to March 31st, 2014.

$50.00 cancellation fee April 1st to June 1st, 2014.

LIMITED SPACE!!!

Working Spot $100:

(Only ten working spots to ensure optimal learning.)

Each of these spots will receive hands on instruction to ensure cor-

rect body positioning during each exercise to account for each

dog’s unique structure. Prior to the workshop, each participant will

receive two full colour documents of each exercise, including photos

and detailed explanations. These will assist in a more full understand-

ing of the content of the workshop and will assist you to implement

your own conditioning program.

To hold a working spot, a completed registration form along with pay-

ment in full is required.

Individual Consultation $125:

(Only four available)

This 60 min. consult is designed to permit more detailed discussion of

your dog’s unique build and athletic requirements and specific exer-

cises to assist in reducing injury, improving weight distribution, and im-

proving overall performance. This will provide you with the tools

needed to design a K9 Conditioning program specific to your dog’s

activities and one that fits into your schedule.

Auditing $50:

There are a number of auditing spots avail-

able. Each of these spots will also

receive copies of the handouts

from the seminar.

Conditioning for the K9 Athlete

Location

TNT Kennels, 27624 Watson Road, Abbotsford,

Contact: Lale Aksu

Email: time4dogs.ltd@gmail.com

Phone: 604 857 4949 OR 778 288 9459

Mail: Time4Dogs, 27624 Watson Rd, Abbotsford , BC, V4X 1P4

Payment

Payment is due at the time of registration. Payment is accepted via

paypal, email money transfer or cheque. All cheques to be made out

to Lale Asku.

Refreshments

Coffee, water and some small snacks will be provided. Please

feel free to bring snacks with you. There is a fridge and in-

door bathroom on site.

Kennel Space/Health

There will be space to kennel/crate your dog indoors while they

are not working. All dogs are to be on leash and under control at all

times. Before starting any exercise program for your dog, he or she

should be seen by a veterinarian to insure that there are no physi-

cal limitations, pain or injury.

Cancellation Policy

$25.00 cancellation fee prior to Oct. 30th, 2013.

$50.00 cancellation fee after Oct. 31st, 2013.

Conditioning for the K9 Athlete WAIVER I understand that I will not be allowed to enter onto or use this property for any activities unless I am willing to assume all risk of injury to myself & my animals. I acknowledge that dogs are unpredictable and there are certain risks and dangers inherent to being around them. I understand that any injury to my dog that occurs during class or while performing activities taught in class, is not the fault of the instructor (Bobbie Lyons, Cert. CF). I also understand that the instructor is trained in basic obedience, behaviour modification, holds a Certificate of Canine Fitness from the Com-panion Animal Sciences Institute but does not hold a license as a Veterinarian, Physical Therapist, Vet Tech or related field. I further understand that I am responsible for my dog and my dog’s actions. If there is any harm done by my dog to any person or property, I accept responsi-bility for the damages including expenses related to that damage or physical harm. I hereby release TNT Kennels and Training Center, including its owners, members, officers and directors, instructors, volunteers, employees, the organizing committee, guest speakers, owners of the premises upon which the event is held, their employees and agents, any competitors, spectators, other partici-pants, animals or vehicles from any liability, loss or damage for any reason. This waiver is in effect once signed, regardless of the date, time or year. ________________ ___________________ Print Name Signature I accept the conditions of the above disclaimer

Sport Dog Registration Form

Audit

Working Spot

Private Session ________ Total amount enclosed Name: _______________________________________ Mailing Address:_______________________________ ____________________________________________ Dog’s Name:__________________________________ Dog’s Breed:__________________________________ Dog’s Age:____________________________________ Does your dog have any food allergies? If yes, what are they? Does your dog have any behaviour issues? (please ex-plain) Is your dog ok with other people touching them? Does your dog have any pre-existing medical conditions that we should be aware of?

K9 Conditioning

Workshop

Sport Dogs

Saturday,

November 2nd

Sponsored By Testimonial Dr. Bianca Shaw, DVM Back on Track

Rehabilitation Center

Bobbie brings specific knowledge of the

needs of athletic dogs, as well as an under-

standing of the imperfections inherent in

each individual. She works with human-dog

teams to improve the bond and engender

deeper trust and a working relationship. I

have heard from many of my clients about

the fun they had, but also how they learned

more about core body strength. This, even

from owners of dogs with back issues

(when they took another dog to Bobbie),

when I have spent months, years even, on

core strength, but not to the extent, and

not with as challenging of exercises. Bob-

bie teaches the physical education aspect,

or sports training.

Her class is a wonderful introduction to

normal body mechanics. Technicians and

veterinarians get so little information on

how to develop and maintain “normal” and

yet we see young animals every day. My

job would be much easier if owners were

primed to think about appropriate body

mechanics and awareness with their pets’

activities. If I had the time, I would run a

course of preventative conditioning for

imperfect conformation to coincide with

Bobbie’s course.

Dog/Cat Boarding – Daycare – Dog Training – Grooming

“We make time for your beloved friend”

27624 Watson Road

Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P4

Call: 604 – 857 – 4949

Email: time4dogs.ltd@gmail.com www.time4dogs.com