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Providing canine conditioning programmes for dogs, any breed, any age. 1:1 sessions and group lessons

25/09/2025

🌟 Did you know canine conditioning can be done anywhere? 🌟

Your dog doesn’t need a fancy gym to build strength, balance, and confidence! 💪🐾

✅ In the garden
✅ Inside your home
✅ Out in the field
✅ Inside your living room
✅ Or in a training hall

Conditioning is all about using everyday spaces and simple exercises to help your dog stay fit, focused, and injury-free. From sofa-side stretches to balance drills in the park, there are endless ways to keep your dog moving and thriving.

💡 Want to learn how to use the space you already have to boost your dog’s fitness?
Join me for a 1:1 conditioning session or sign up with friends for a group session and I’ll show you exactly how!

📩 Message me to book your spot — your dog will thank you! 🐶✨

22/09/2025

💖🐾 Keeping Your Dog Safe in Conditioning 🐾💖

Conditioning is such a powerful way to help your dog feel strong, balanced, and confident. But just like with people, not every exercise is right for every dog.

That’s why I always ask owners to stick to the specific exercises we’ve worked on together and with the dog that I have seen at a conditioning session.

Each one is chosen carefully for your dog’s age, structure, and ability, so we know it’s safe and effective.

By following the plan we’ve built:
✨ Your dog gets the full benefit of the work
✨ We avoid unnecessary strain or injury
✨ Progress happens at the right pace for your pup

I know it’s tempting to try out new moves you’ve seen online or from a friend with other household dogs – but my job as your Canine Conditioning Coach is to make sure every step of the journey keeps your dog happy, safe, and thriving 🐶💪💫

I’m more than happy to offer discounted sessions for other household dogs requiring conditioning.

21/09/2025

Specific to the Dog

🐶 Why Individualised Conditioning Matters.

Every dog is unique. Conditioning should be tailored to their age, breed, lifestyle, and goals. For some, that means building sport-specific skills; for others, it’s about mobility in daily walks or confidence in new environments.

Contact the page today to organise sessions for your dog to be able to build an individualised programme to work towards. Suitable for any breed, any age, any size.

20/09/2025

Strength

💪 Why Strength Matters for Dogs
Strength is the foundation of movement. Strong muscles protect joints, improve posture, and make everyday activities easier — from climbing stairs to jumping into the car. Without good muscle support, dogs are more prone to injuries and fatigue.

At Flying Pupstars Academy, we use controlled exercises like sit-to-stands and paw lifts to build strength in a safe and positive way. It’s important to do these exercises with the correct form so that it recruits the correct muscles it needs to.

A strong dog is a confident, capable dog!

19/09/2025

Core

🌟 Why Core Strength Matters for Dogs
The core isn’t just the stomach — it includes all the muscles that stabilise the spine and pelvis. A strong core improves posture, prevents back strain, and supports controlled movement in everything from sits to agility jumps.

“Does your dog have a favourite training position — sit, down, or stand?”

18/09/2025

Cardio

❤️ Why Cardio Matters for Dogs
Cardiovascular fitness builds stamina, helps regulate weight, and improves heart and lung health. A fit dog enjoys longer adventures, recovers faster, and has better energy levels for training.

Stamina isn’t just about running further — it’s about keeping energy levels consistent and recovering well from activity. A dog with good stamina can focus longer in training, handle adventures without tiring, and enjoy an active lifestyle.

In class, we build stamina with steady paced exercises and circuits that gradually increase endurance. Stamina supports both fitness and obedience — a dog that tires less, learns more!

“What’s your pup’s favourite way to burn energy — running, playing, or swimming?”

17/09/2025

Flexibility

🤸 Why Flexibility Matters for Dogs
Flexibility keeps joints and muscles supple, reducing the risk of strains and stiffness. Just like athletes, dogs benefit from a full range of motion to move freely and comfortably. Flexibility is especially important as dogs age, helping maintain mobility and quality of life.

In sessions, we use controlled stretches and flowing movements to safely improve flexibility. A flexible dog is a comfortable, happy dog!

16/09/2025

Mental Focus

🧠 Why Mental Focus Matters for Dogs
Training the brain is just as important as training the body. Mental focus helps dogs stay calm, solve problems, and maintain attention on their handler even in distracting environments. By using mental focus they are able think of their movements and work towards keeping at a steady pace when completing exercises to make sure there is correct muscle recruitment.

By combining conditioning with obedience and puzzle work, our Academy dogs learn to think clearly while moving. A focused dog is easier to train, more adaptable, and builds a stronger bond with their human.

15/09/2025

1 – Balance

⚖️ Why Balance Matters for Dogs
Good balance helps dogs stay stable, controlled, and safe in all kinds of movement. Whether they’re turning tightly in heelwork, navigating uneven ground, or simply learning new tricks, balance prevents falls and reduces injury risk.

We use exercises such as leg lifts to support this. Find out the benefits of these and how to do them efficiently with correct form in a conditioning session with me.

💬 ‘Does your dog like climbing or balancing on things? Share a photo!”

14/09/2025

Very proud of Raptors Blue 3rd place today. All these dogs have been working on individual conditioning plans having attended 1:1’s or my Flex N Fly workshop.

All looking great and running well towards the end of the competing season, Motive matching his PB today, Ping and Seb looking good on their return following some rehab conditioning work, and Q, Astro and Rev looking and feeling great too.

Really looking forward to the conditioning work planned for them over the winter 🦖

14/09/2025

🌟 Introducing Our Canine Conditioning Series! 🌟

Just like people, dogs benefit from a well-rounded fitness programme. At Pupstars Academy, we focus on 7 key areas of conditioning that keep dogs fit, confident, and ready for anything — whether that’s daily walks, obedience training, or sports.

Over the couple of weeks, we’ll be exploring each area in detail, sharing why it’s important and how we train it in the sessions.

🐾 The 7 Elements of Canine Conditioning:
1️⃣ Balance – for stability, control, and injury prevention
2️⃣ Mental – building focus, confidence, and calm thinking
3️⃣ Flexibility – keeping muscles and joints supple and comfortable
4️⃣ Cardio – improving stamina, heart health, and energy levels
5️⃣ Core – strengthening posture and supporting safe movement
6️⃣ Strength – developing power, resilience, and mobility
7️⃣ Specific to the Dog – tailoring conditioning to each dog’s unique needs and lifestyle

Every dog is different — and conditioning is about helping them be the best version of themselves. Each of my training programmes are individual to each dog 🐶💪

Stay tuned as we shine a spotlight on one area, with tips, exercises, and insights from our dogs in action.

👉 Want your pup/dog to get fitter, stronger, and more confident in a fun and safe way? Join us at Pupstars Academy!

11/09/2025

🐾 Case Study: Ping’s Conditioning Journey 🐾

Ping came to me following a chiropractor check due to developing a stronger, more dominant front end, which resulted in reduced hind limb engagement. Over time, this imbalance contributed to a roached back – a condition where the spine develops an excessive upward curve, often caused by muscular compensation or weakness.

The approach I took included:
🔹 A full initial conditioning assessment
🔹 An individualised, structured, progressive conditioning programme tailored to Ping’s needs
🔹 Regular owner feedback and homework videos to ensure correct technique and progression

Through consistent work and owner commitment, Ping’s posture, strength, and overall movement patterns have significantly improved.

Last weekend, he made a successful return to flyball racing – running strong times, demonstrating improved comfort, and showing excellent use of his hind end.

This case highlights how targeted conditioning can:
✔ Restore balance between front and rear engagement
✔ Improve spinal alignment and comfort
✔ Enhance performance in canine athletes

Flying Pupstars Fitness & Conditioning
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