Energy, Fitness & Movement

Monthly weekend day workshop and Wednesday evenings starting 7pm

In this class many different types of “energy management” are explored:

• Using your own innate energy to communicate to the dog. The non-verbal language that dogs understand easily. Exploring how your energy affects the dog.
• Giving support and coaching whilst your dog learns movement for fitness, balance, stamina and confidence. Building the connection through the teaching: cavaletti for movement, egg-agility for balance and core strength, sports equipment for fitness and trust and dog-pilates (ideal for older dogs) for maintaining everyday skills.
• Working with other dogs and people in a class. Using their energy to your benefit and teaching your dog when to ignore their energy. A vital part of living in a socially orientated world.
• Finding the right outlet for the excess energy and building control and understanding at the same time.

Beginners always welcome, a mixed class designed for drop in and drop out.

Note: If you have a high energy dog, but are not clear about the strategies and protocols to manage them in this highly charged environment please book for a Lifeskills workshop for assessment and preliminary training. Alternately you can book for a Rehabilitation workshop first.

An ideal learning opportunity to teach your dog self control and move from the “I want ....” schedule to the “I would like to .....” attitude.