One-on-one Internet-Based Coaching for Canine Conditioning
Canine conditioning is for ALL dogs. Whether your dog competes in agility, herds sheep, hikes in the mountains, or walks around the neighborhood, your dog will benefit from a conditioning program to
- build core, forelimb, and hindlimb strength
- improve balance, flexibility, and body-awareness
- increase speed and endurance
- prevent injuries
ALL dogs need strength, balance, flexibility, and body-awareness regardless of activity. Why? Because all dogs move. That includes puppies, senior dogs, sport dogs, service dogs, active pet dogs, and even couch potatoes.
Suzanne will create a customized-program for your dog with the primary goal of providing a better quality of life regardless of activity.
Private fitness coaching is an online-only program.
Start with an Evaluation
All private conditioning coaching starts with a 60-minute virtual evaluation. During this evaluation, we will
- review your dog’s fitness history
- assess your dog’s physical abilities
- discuss your dog’s fitness needs
- set fitness goals
- determine current progress toward those goals
- recognize obstacles to reaching those goals
We will also formulate a plan for implementing your dog’s conditioning program, including Suzanne’s level of hands-on involvement. Finally, you will leave this evaluation with 5 exercises so that you can get working on your conditioning goals for your dog right away!
Investment: $150
Implement the Canine Conditioning Plan
Your canine conditioning plan may include a combination of
- strengthening exercises
- body-awareness training
- cardiovascular activity
- stretching and flexibility exercises
The timeline depends heavily on a combination of your goals, current progress toward those goals, your dog’s history, your commitment to the conditioning program, and more.
We can vary the amount and frequency of direct contact you have with Suzanne. This will depend on the plan we formulate and your comfort level and skills to implement that plan.
Independent Canine Conditioning Plan Option
For those who feel confident in their ability to help their dog perform the exercises but are just not sure what exercises to do. Workouts are designed for you to implement on your own with the equipment that you have available. You will receive
- 10 exercises, divided into two workouts
- Instructions for frequency of workouts
- Access to demonstration videos of exercises
- Advice for evaluating your dog’s progress and increasing the degree of difficulty
These workouts can be as general or as specific as your goals are.
When your dog is ready for more challenging workouts, or when you’re ready to change things up, you can invest in another Independent Fitness Plan or switch to one of the Guided Fitness Program.
Investment: $150
Guided Canine Conditioning Program Option
For people who want or need ongoing feedback and guidance while improving their dog’s fitness. This program is 6 weeks in duration for one dog:
- 5 customized exercises each week based on goals and progress
- Exercises to be completed 2-3 days per week
- Access to demonstration videos of exercises
- Unlimited feedback, video review, and support via private Google classroom
The private Google classroom will be the primary place for you to communicate with Suzanne: discuss your dog’s progress as well as troubleshoot any challenges; post questions, with or without video, at any time; review feedback and demonstration videos.
Workouts are updated each week based on your dog’s progress and goals. For longer term goals, multiple Guided Fitness Programs can be purchased.
Investment: $400
Intensive Guided Canine Conditioning Program Option
For handlers looking to make big strides in their dog’s conditioning. This program is also perfect for those needing a customized program for post-injury rehabilitation (must be cleared for activity by veterinarian), high-intensity sport training, conditioning for search and rescue, and more. Are you ready to make a big commitment to your dog’s conditioning? Then this 6-week program is for you and your dog!
- 10 customized exercises, divided into two workouts, each week based on goals and progress
- Exercises to be completed 4-6 days per week
- Access to demonstration videos of exercises
- Unlimited feedback, video review, and support via private Google classroom
The private Google classroom will be the primary place in which you will communicate with Suzanne: discuss your dog’s progress as well as troubleshoot any challenges; post questions, with or without video, at any time; review feedback and demonstration videos.
Workouts are updated each week based on your dog’s progress and goals. For longer term goals, multiple Intensive Guided Fitness Programs can be purchased.
Investment: $600
