Sunday,

November 3rd

8am—12pm

K9 Conditioning

Workshop

Companion Dogs

SEMINAR CONTENT

Every canine athlete, weekend hiker, running companion, or

couch potato will benefit from a regular strength, endur-

ance, and stretching routine.

In this hands on workshop, participants will be introduced to

directed strength training and body awareness exercises

with special focus on positioning of the body.

These exercises and techniques are specifically designed

to build core strength, improve balance, increase flexibility

and range of motion, build confidence, increase hind end

awareness, reduce the risk of injury and improve your dog’s

overall performance. The importance and benefits of warm

up and cool down exercise will also be discussed and dem-

onstrated.

Incorporating these exercises into your dog’s routine is

FUN and a great bonding experience. These exercises

can easily be done at home.

Weekend Warrior?

Only leash walks all week, then biking/jogging/hiking on the

weekend with your dog? Sure they enjoy it, but they don’t tell us

when they are tired or sore—they keep trying to keep up to us.

You wouldn’t start an exercise program without proper prepara-

tion and stretching—neither should they.

Proprioception (awareness of where the body is in space), core

strengthening and aerobic exercises are an often overlooked as-

pect of training the canine athlete and weekend warrior.

Keep your older dog limber and fit!

Old dogs CAN learn new tricks and many of these tricks will

help to strengthen, or maintain muscle mass as well as mentally

challenge your dog. A conditioning program will help your dog

gain or maintain muscle mass rather than lose it to inactivity and

age contributions.

Recover more quickly from illness or injuries

The core of the body is the originating center of all muscle move-

ments. A weak core creates a vulnerability to injury, likelihood of

pain in the lower back, poor balance and poor posture. Strength

training provides: Protection for the back offering a bracing effect with strong core

muscles

Stability as the trunk becomes stronger

Increases power in the center of gravity

Improves posture, balance and shape

Improves performance during exercise and sports activities

Makes the back less susceptible to pain and injuries

“Core

strengthening

exercises are

vital for the

overall

conditioning

of the body –

human or

Canine”

K9 Conditioning

Location

TNT Kennels, 27624 Watson Road, Abbotsford,

Contact: Lale Aksu

Email: time4dogs.ltd@gmail.com

Phone: 604 857 4949 OR 778 288 9459

Mail: Time4Dogs, 27624 Watson Rd, Abbotsford , BC, V4X 1P4

Payment

Payment is due at the time of registration. Payment is accepted via paypal,

email money transfer or cheque. All cheques to be made out to Lale Asku.

Refreshments

Coffee, water and some small snacks will be provided. Please feel free to

bring snacks with you. There is a fridge and indoor bathroom on site.

Kennel Space/Health

There will be space to kennel/crate your dog indoors while they

are not working. All dogs are to be on leash and under control at

all times. Before starting any exercise program for your dog, he or

she should be seen by a veterinarian to insure that there are no

physical limitations, pain or injury.

Cancellation Policy

$25.00 cancellation fee prior to March 31st, 2014.

$50.00 cancellation fee April 1st to June 1st, 2014.

LIMITED SPACE!!!

Working Spot $100:

(Only ten working spots to ensure optimal learning.)

Each of these spots will receive hands on instruction to

ensure correct body positioning during each exercise to

account for each dog’s unique structure. Prior to the work-

shop, each participant will receive two full colour documents

of each exercise, including photos and detailed explana-

tions. These will assist in a more full understanding of the

content of the workshop and will assist you to implement

your own conditioning program.

To hold a working spot, a completed registration form

along with payment in full is required.

Individual Consultation $125:

(Only four available)

This 60 min. consult is designed to permit more detailed

discussion of your dog’s unique build and athletic require-

ments and specific exercises to assist in reducing injury,

improving weight distribution, and improving overall per-

formance. This will provide you with the tools needed to

design a K9 Conditioning program specific to your dog’s

activities and one that fits into your schedule.

Auditing $50:

There are a number of auditing spots avail-

able. Each of these spots

will also receive copies of the

handouts /exercises.

K9 Conditioning

K9 Conditioning Companion Dog Registration Form Audit________ Working Spot________ Private Session________ ________ Total amount enclosed Name:________________________________________ Mailing Address:________________________________ _____________________________________________ Dog’s Name:___________________________________ Dog’s Breed:___________________________________ Dog’s Age:____________________________________ Does your dog have any food allergies? If yes, what are they? Does your dog have any behaviour issues? (please ex-plain) Is your dog ok with other people touching them? Does your dog have any pre-existing medical conditions that we should be aware of?

WAIVER I understand that I will not be allowed to enter onto or use this property for any activities unless I am willing to assume all risk of injury to myself & my animals. I acknowledge that dogs are unpredictable and there are certain risks and dangers inherent to being around them. I understand that any injury to my dog that occurs during class or while performing activities taught in class, is not the fault of the instructor (Bobbie Lyons, Cert. CF). I also understand that the instructor is trained in basic obedience, behaviour modification, holds a Certificate of Canine Fitness from the Com-panion Animal Sciences Institute but does not hold a license as a Veterinarian, Physical Therapist, Vet Tech or related field. I further understand that I am responsible for my dog and my dog’s actions. If there is any harm done by my dog to any person or property, I accept responsi-bility for the damages including expenses related to that damage or physical harm. I hereby release TNT Kennels and Training Center, including its owners, members, officers and directors, instructors, volunteers, employees, the organizing committee, guest speakers, owners of the premises upon which the event is held, their employees and agents, any competitors, spectators, other partici-pants, animals or vehicles from any liability, loss or damage for any reason. This waiver is in effect once signed, regardless of the date, time or year. ________________ ___________________ Print Name Signature I accept the conditions of the above disclaimer

K9 Conditioning

Workshop

Companion Dogs Sunday,

November 3rd

Sponsored By Testimonial Dr. Bianca Shaw, DVM Back on Track

Rehabilitation Center

Bobbie brings specific knowledge of the

needs of athletic dogs, as well as an under-

standing of the imperfections inherent in

each individual. She works with human-dog

teams to improve the bond and engender

deeper trust and a working relationship. I

have heard from many of my clients about

the fun they had, but also how they learned

more about core body strength. This, even

from owners of dogs with back issues

(when they took another dog to Bobbie),

when I have spent months, years even, on

core strength, but not to the extent, and

not with as challenging of exercises. Bob-

bie teaches the physical education aspect,

or sports training.

Her class is a wonderful introduction to

normal body mechanics. Technicians and

veterinarians get so little information on

how to develop and maintain “normal” and

yet we see young animals every day. My

job would be much easier if owners were

primed to think about appropriate body

mechanics and awareness with their pets’

activities. If I had the time, I would run a

course of preventative conditioning for

imperfect conformation to coincide with

Bobbie’s course.

Dog/Cat Boarding – Daycare – Dog Training – Grooming

“We make time for your beloved friend”

27624 Watson Road

Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P4

Call: 604 – 857 – 4949

Email: time4dogs.ltd@gmail.com www.time4dogs.com