Self - Guided Class

Foundation Fitness

Designed by Bobbie Lyons, CSCC, CCFT, KPA CPT

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OPEN ENROLLMENT

Learn the Key to Training the Proper Movement, Form, and Posture Needed for the Foundations of K9 Fitness

This self guided class is all about training the foundation skills need for canine fitness. Skills will be taught on the flat without any balance equipment and this is more of a training class.


It's about showing the proper training techniques for the foundation exercises and getting proper posture while engaging the correct muscles and muscle activation so that your dog understands what you are asking before putting dogs on balance equipment.
This is a great class for PUPPIES!

If you are new to K9 fitness, overwhelmed by all the information out there, or wondering where to even start.

A solid foundation will get you on your way!

Are you still getting front foot movement in down/stands and sit/stands?

Is side stepping still a mystery to you?

Are you struggling with getting your dog to shift weight to their rear while pivoting or backing up?

If you have aspirations to do more advanced exercises with your dog, well you can! Every advanced exercise is an extension of a foundation piece. Train a SOLID foundation and you will have what it takes to take your K9 fitness to the next level.

Why Take This Self Guided Class?

This class is great for:

☆ Puppies - before growth plate closure - limited repitions
☆ Newbies to fitness
☆ Those looking to fine-tune their foundation skills

The foundation exercises and positioning of the exercises taught in this class have been chosen to safely improve the following:

Trunk & Core Strength

Balance & Coordination

Flexibility & Range of Motion

Confidence

Body Awareness

Human & Animal Bond

Advantages of the Self Guided Class

✔ Convenience of online learning

✔ More time to learn the material than traditional in person class format
✔ Work at your own pace in the convience of your own home
✔ Access to material for as long as BLCC exists

"Ursa had surgery on both elbows and a shoulder when she was a pup. She recovered well; loves swimming in the summer and running in the hunting fields in the winter. As a four year old, we wanted to keep her mind engaged while also help to avoid phyiscal problems in the future. We bought some FitPAWS equipment and looked for a class. Given COVID, there was nothing local; searched online and found Bobbie Lyons Canine Fitness & Performance Training's online courses.

The training is excellent. We learned a lot Ursa loved doing the exercises, but I also loved the Loom video feedback the instructor provided. It is way better than written feedback and in-person classes.

In an in person class, I can't see exactly what I'm doing. When the instructor is providing feedback, my dog might be acting squirrelly such that I only listen to part of what I hear.

With Loom, Danielle can pause the video, highlight dog posture feedback with her mouse, or point to where my body should be for better results. When I am watching it, I'm focused on the feedback. I can't say enough positive things about this feedback approach."

~John Harris and Ursa (Lab)

Colorado, USA

What's Included?

Self Paced Class

As soon as you sign up, you have access to all the lessons. This way you can pick and choose which exercises to work on.

Format

Each class is broken into lessons, with one or more exercises within each lesson - access to material for as long as BLCC exists.

Start Date

Class will begin right after you enroll. The class is always open so some students will be ahead of you and some will be behind you.

The school reserves the right to modify, update or remove this class at any time.

Course Curriculum:

    Lesson 1: Stand, Stand/Down/Stand,
    Left and Right Circles, Surface Training
    Lesson 2: Rock Back Sit, Backup
    Lesson 3: Weight Shifting, Pop Up, Pivot
      Lesson 4: Tuck Sit / Kick Back Stand, Bow, Relax at Your Side
      Lesson 5: Side Stepping, Square Sitting
      Lesson 6: Go to Mat, Wrapping a Cone

        Class consists of 6 lessons with multiple exercises per lesson.

        What Level Are the Exercises?

        This course will have beginner exercises, but even those who have been doing fitness for a while may benefit from revisting and refining the foundation skills.

        Suggested Pre-requisites

        A basic understanding of clicker training and the following behaviors either on verbal or hand signal cue, using a target or lured or helpful, but not required:


        ✔ Nose Touch and/or Nose Touch Hold
        ✔ Chin Rest
        ✔ Cone Wrap
        ✔ Paw Target

        ★ Although not required, students may benefit by having previously taken Targeting Essentials for K9 Fitness. Students who have not taken either of these classes are still very welcome in ths class.
        Click Here for Self Guided Targeting Essentials

        Possible Equipment

        Substitution will be recommended if you don't have the equipment used in the video. Many exercises will be shown on the flat (no equipment needed).
        FitPaws equipment can be purchased HERE. Klimb is offering a discount as well. Information to get the discount will be available upon enrolling.
        • 2o2o Board / Travel Plank or Aerobic Bench
        • Target
        • Target Stick
        • Mats
        • Feed Pan or Bowl
        • Stool
        • X - Pen

        There are many possible equipment options or you may use something you have laying around your house.

        Training Methods

        A variety of training methods can be used to obtain the proper movement or position - shaping, luring, targeting and It's Yer Choice. These methods will be discussed in the video turtorials, in the forum and through video review.

        Disclaimer: Some information in this class may overlap or appear in other classes due to the foundation needed for many behaviors, tricks, and fitness exercises. In addition, there are overlapping skills needed for many different performance activities so you may see exercises that are the same but packaged up differently toward a slightly different goal.


        Bobbie Lyons, CSCC, CCFT, KPA CTP

        Lead Instructor and Program Director - Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach Program
        Certified Canine Fitness Trainer
        Karen Pryor Academy Faculty

        Bobbie has been teaching and learning about canine fitness for over 18 years. Her keen eye of movement and ability to adjust exercises to improve strength is undeniable. Bobbie creates pet, performance, and working dog canine fitness plans focusing on improving posture and strength specifically for the activities the dog is involved in, or the activities the handler strives to achieve.

        Blending dog training techniques with canine fitness is what makes Bobbie an asset to any handler dog team or family. She can help you break down behavior, add in strength, and end up with a very strong behavior that improves performance while decreasing the chances of injury.

        Bobbie is the Program Director for the Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach program accredited by the North Carolina State Veterinary Medicine and a Karen Pryor Academy Faculty member. She spends a good amount of her time teaching others to improve their training skills and how to add canine fitness to their career path.

        Bobbie is a fun, relaxed instructor who likes to teach more like a conversation. She is very giving of her time and imparts an amazing amount of information. This is an effort to help students understand why, how, and what to look for when training and completing canine fitness exercises.

        Bobbie has 4 dogs who swim weekly, play frisbee, trick training, and take part in canine fitness exercises. Bobbie previously has competed in agility, dock diving, disc and trick training, Bobbie trains a large variety of behaviors in an effort to understand what is needed in many canine sports and what is required of working dogs. Her clients whether pet, sport, or working dog benefit from Bobbie's vast knowledge of canine fitness and dog behavior training.

        To learn more about Bobbie visit:

        Do you want to schedule a zoom lesson:

        https://calendly.com/bobbielyons/1-1-zoom

        Do you want to schedule a lesson at my studio in Hillsboro, OR:

        https://calendly.com/bobbielyons/in-person-lesson

        SELF - PACED CLASS

        As soon as you sign up you will have access to all the lessons. This way, you can pick and choose which exercises to work on.

        Get started for only

        $69

        One-time fee, USD
        *Taxes are included in listed price*
        • Access to the popular Foundation Fitness class
        • Access to material for as long as BLCC exists

        Questions about the course?

        Email the instructor Bobbie Lyons at
        [email protected]

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