Benefits for You and Your Dog
Supporting you and your dog in canine rehabilitation and conditioning goals
Benefits for you and your dog include:
- The Foundations document has a wealth of information about the key principles underpining the conditioning exercises which we recommend referring to as you work through your conditioning programme
- Progressive exercises recommended specifically for your dog at their current level of ability
- Clear videos showing how to complete each exercise and Training Tips on how to train your dog safely and positively
- What ‘good form’ looks like so you know if your dog is performing the exercise correctly
- Understanding which key muscle groups are activated during the exercise
- Access via an online platform compatible with all electronic devices allowing you to use this programme whenever and wherever suits you
- Printable version of the exercises, so that you can refer to them when not online
This programme enables you to complete your home exercises with confidence. You can refer to your personalised exercises multiple times, to help guide you and your dog throughout the process and to complete the exercises safely and effectively.
Our approach of providing choice and using positive reinforcement has the following benefits:
- The training and conditioning process becomes an enjoyable bonding experience for you and your dog, and improves your dog’s trust in you as a handler
- It provides a better learning experience for your dog where your dog is more likely to repeat a behaviour
- It builds positive links between performing the exercises and reward, releasing “feel good” endorphins
- Dogs who are fully engaged with their conditioning exercises progress quicker, with increased body awareness and better muscle engagement