Kyra's Canine Conditioning is designed to build on important life
skills, such as confidence, strength, coordination, mental focus, and
following directions. Featuring all new material, world-renowned trainer
Kyra Sundance introduces activities that will strengthen each of these
skills in your dog. Learn innovative ways to work with props, such as
hoops, balls, FitPAWS inflatables, and Klimb pedestals.
Through this book, you will:
- Learn how to evaluate a dog's physiology, and develop and execute a
customized conditioning plan.
- Acquire the skills to improve a dog's fitness through five components:
coordination, stamina, balance, strength, and flexibility.
- Improve a dog's confidence, mental focus, and direction-following
skills through targeted games.
Physical fitness is just as important for dogs as it is for people.
Keeping dogs fit and healthy can increase their lifespan and limit
vet visits as they get older. It reduces the risk of sports-related
injury, joint problems, and arthritis. Dogs who are conditioned and
healthy tend to live happier and more playful lives. A program of
games and canine conditioning makes fitness fun for both you and your
dog!
This program conditions dogs through a series of games that are both
a great physical foundation for dogs who want to pursue sports and a
great way to easily condition dogs that are your average couch potato.
Through these conditioning games, you will see a physical and mental
transformation in your dog.
Thanks to the versatility of the games, a dog of any age can improve
their health and fitness. Puppies can benefit from the coordination,
confidence, and mental focus games while elderly dogs can work on their
strength, balance, and direction-following skills. There is something
for every owner and every dog. These games challenge your dog to
experiment with different ideas to accomplish a goal. Your dog will get
the exercise they need while building stamina, balance, hind
end coordination, mental focus, and improving their overall
athletic skills.
Working cooperatively with your dog in a positive way will be a
wonderful bonding experience, and your dog will bask in your attention
and pride in him. This book will educate you on dog physiology, and
ways to stretch and condition a dog, but it is not meant as a
replacement for veterinary advice or diagnosis. Understand the
boundaries of your role as a coach, and refer dogs to the proper medical
and professional specialists when needed.
Also by Kyra Sundance, learn to do even more with your dog with:
101 Dog Tricks; The Dog Tricks and Training Workbook; 51 Puppy
Tricks; 10-Minute Dog Training Games; 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition;
Dog Training 101; The Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks; and The Joy of
Dog Training.
