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

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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) - https://youtu.be/O6sj6fTJnFc
• Podcast Episode 85: Understanding Your Dog's Sit: LWT - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/85/
• Blog Video: How to Train Your Dog to Stand on Cue - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/10/train-your-dog-to-stand-on-cue/
• Join Carolyn McIntyre's "From the Ground Up" online fitness program with the discount code: Susan20
• Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/LGdhcU0eNzQ

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