FIT DOG Level 3
Jump into the Final Level of Canine Fitness!
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Introduction
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Week 1
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Week 2
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Bow to Stand
While on balance equipment, your dog performs a bow behavior to strengthen their core and build limb awareness!
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Spin on Balance Equipment
Increase the spin skill by asking your dog to perform this skill on balance equipment!
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Pivot to Sidestepping
Using ‘behavior momentum’, we will use the Level 1 and 2 skill of Pivoting to teach a Side Stepping behavior!
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Week 3
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Tuck Sit to Kick Back Stand on Balance Equipment
Now that your dog has learned to target both their front and rear limbs onto balance equipment, we are going to combine those skills with Tuck Sit and Kick Back Stand!
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Elevated Nose Touch
We will ask our dog to perform a nose touch to engage their core, lift their trunk, similar to a pop up and back to a square sit.
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Week 4
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Week 5
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Week 6
Equipment for Class
Two Blue-9 Propel Air Platforms, or similar inflatable balance equipment
KLIMB or other sturdy platform 12” or shorter
Traction Mat or Yoga Mat
Non-slip surface for training
Treats your dog loves!
Dog and Handler Requirements
You and your dog should have completed FIT DOG Level 1 AND 2 prior to working on Level 3 exercises. Level 3 builds off of skills from 1 and 2.
Dogs who attend must be in good health with no current injuries or prior injures that may inflict discomfort or pain. If your dog has a prior injury, please consult your vet first before joining FIT DOG Class.
This class is taught using positive reinforcement training. Dogs should not be forced to perform any fitness behavior for class or evaluations.