26/08/2024
Happy (Everyday is) National Dog Day! How did your pups spend the day?
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19/08/2024
If you compete in agility, you may have seen recent conversations regarding the dogwalk obstacle and I will gently build on the conversation in terms of canine conditioning and leave the actual discussion of the DW/course design etc., to more of the agility experts. I do agree that when falls/missteps happen, it can be a multitude of reasons. But whenever these conversations emerge, it’s always a great reminder to all of us about preparing our dogs for this rigorous sport.
In my in-person seminars, I see some dogs that struggle with body awareness including those that actively participate in agility. I think this stems from many people thinking that teaching body awareness is only at the puppy stage. Or it’s a skill that when they pivot or turn around on a board they have “body awareness” and it’s checked off the list. But body awareness skills are an ongoing vital component in your dog’s conditioning program. It’s a skillset that needs to be constantly challenged and progressed. I truly think it’s not talked about enough in fitness and along with the main pillars of strength, balance, flexibility, and cardio, I have always believed it deserves its own separate focus within a balanced conditioning program.
At Coach4Paws we take a layered approach to where we teach puppies those primary body awareness skills but then we progress to make the skills harder and incorporate more challenging skills.
The more tools we can give our dogs to help teach them where their body is in time and space and continually reinforce and build on the skills, the more we can mitigate chances of injury.
What are some of your favorite body awareness exercises?
19/08/2024
If you compete in agility, you may have seen recent conversations regarding the dogwalk obstacle and I will gently build on the conversation in terms of canine conditioning and leave the actual discussion of the DW/course design etc., to more of the agility experts. I do agree that when falls/missteps happen, it can be a multitude of reasons. But whenever these conversations emerge, it’s always a great reminder to all of us about preparing our dogs for this rigorous sport.
In my in-person seminars, I see some dogs that struggle with body awareness including those that actively participate in agility. I think this stems from many people thinking that teaching body awareness is only at the puppy stage. Or it’s a skill that when they pivot or turn around on a board they have “body awareness” and it’s checked off the list. But body awareness skills are an ongoing vital component in your dog’s conditioning program. It’s a skillset that needs to be constantly challenged and progressed. I truly think it’s not talked about enough in fitness and along with the main pillars of strength, balance, flexibility, and cardio, I have always believed it deserves its own separate focus within a balanced conditioning program.
At Coach4Paws we take a layered approach to where we teach puppies those primary body awareness skills but then we progress to make the skills harder and incorporate more challenging skills.
The more tools we can give our dogs to help teach them where their body is in time and space and continually reinforce and build on the skills, the more we can mitigate chances of injury.
What are some of your favorite body awareness exercises?
24/07/2024
This could certainly be true of canine fitness right?We have always said consistency, a focus on progress and not getting there quick or having to be perfect, and a focus on profiency with foundation before progressing to more challenging exercises are all essential to a successful program.
While it may be tempting to jump to the more advanced exercises, without your dog having the sufficient strength, proper form or skill level for that exercise you could do more harm than good.
Not sure where to start? Join our Pawsee Group for free tips and advice. Join our membership for more detailed and personal coaching to advance your fitness goals!
24/07/2024
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29/05/2024
Enrollment closes next week!! Need motivation to get started and stay consistent? You need personal coaching and we are here to help!
Link is in comments or sign up on our website! Join us for a comprehensive dive into all things canine conditioning!! Our program covers puppies, adults, sport dogs and seniors!
21/05/2024
Enrollment is Open! We would love to coach you and your best friend! Join us today!
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20/05/2024
Enrollment is Open! Join us for a personal coaching experience to transform your dog’s fitness level! We only open enrollment once, maybe twice a year because we enjoy getting to know you and your dog and giving quality coaching. New this season will be weekly live Q&A exclusive to new members for six weeks and then of course we will also be available in the main Facebook group. We know that canine fitness can be overwhelming for new students so we developed an easy step-by-step course to get you started and then we help you progress with more challenge and tools to help you stay consistent. We believe canine fitness should be safe, fun and effective. The course was developed by a CCFT and a certified rehabilitation vet. Safety is our number one priority and getting to know you and your dog is important to us. Join today or let us know any questions you may have ! Link is in our bio for Instagram, or comments in FB. Link is also on our website at www.coach4paws.com. Class starts June 1! Enrollment closes soon.
19/05/2024
Coach4Paws has opened membership ! We can always find an excuse not to exercise but at Coach4Paws, we make canine fitness easy, fun and effective!! We only open membership once a year and we have added brand new features and bonus materials! We offer personal coaching to get you started on your canine fitness journey!
The comprehensive course includes:
*Well over 50 exercises with videos, PDFs, target muscle flash cards for exercises, and full explanation/teaching tips
*Introductory personal coaching zoom session
*Weekly check in and Q&A for first six weeks for those new to the course
*Private Facebook Group for personal coaching, exercise spotlights, Q&A, group support etc.
*Complete Puppy Module
*Woofout Generator App with over 100 exercises with guidance for difficulty levels, a journal, equipment guidance etc
*Access to PlayFitter with more progressive and challenging exercises for advanced dogs in fitness and sport specific exercises for sport dogs.
*Bonus materials includes bonus progressive exercises, how to build a prop ladder, making a plank, how to know a dog is in pain, consistent fitness plan webinar, anatomy, canine assessment guide, healthy treats, canine equipment guide, senior fitness Ebook, Vital signs and more
Join us today !! Link to join can be found on our website in our bio or link is found in comments
06/05/2024
Morning walkies
10/02/2024
Walks are more fun when you share with a gorgeous sunset 🌅 where are you walking today ?
07/02/2024
Interested In learning more about the new Flexiness Flexblox? We routinely share our thoughts on various canine fitness products so we can hopefully help guide you when purchasing new products. We are not affiliated with Flexiness or their products. In this review we take a look at the product and we found it’s another innovative well done product by this company. Flexiness continues to lead the way in providing quality canine fitness equipment not only for canine fitness but also rehabilitation.
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17/01/2024
A new fitness challenge is starting soon in our Facebook free group, PAWSEE. New to fitness? We got you covered with videos and information already posted to help you get started and join in on the fun! The challenge will have something for everyone whether you are just getting started, or a canine fitness enthusiast. See you there!
12/01/2024
This is a great podcast giving the back story of how far canine fitness equipment has come in the last 10 years and the creative process to bring new innovative dog centric equipment to market. If you are a canine fitness enthusiast you will enjoy it and for any consumer it will be informative. Why?
Products that are created and made specifically for dogs push the canine fitness and rehabilitation field forward by creating enhanced safety for the dogs we love and provide greater function and versatility and therefore value. When we as consumers invest and support companies that are investing in our dogs, we all win. 🏆
Special Episode about Canine Fitness Equipment.Interview with Katharina Mattioli from Flexiness®Info & Credits:Coach4Paws (Tracie Lampton) Blog https://www.c...
07/01/2024
What is Stable Instability? This post is a continuation of our previous blog and hope it better explains what is meant by “stable” instability equipment vs more advanced instability equipment. The post includes a video to show the various demonstrations in the post. As always we hope this helps guide you in understanding canine fitness equipment ! If you have questions, let us know!
Part 2 of our discussion of canine fitness equipment.
06/01/2024
We know that canine fitness equipment can be a challenging sea to navigate. In this comparison, we take a deep dive look at the FitPaws Duo Disc and Flexiness updated TwinDisc in addition to a discussion on mats. We have no affiliation with either company. We will be answering questions in our free FB group PAWSEE and a complete guide to canine fitness equipment can be found on our website. We hope this is helpful so you can spend your money wisely.
https://www.coach4paws.com/blog/fitpaws-duo-disc-fitmat-and-flexiness-updated-twin-disc-sensimat-comparisons
Comparing Flexiness TwinDisc/SensiMat to FitPaws Duo Disc/Mat
06/01/2024
What is old is not always new again. Let’s chat about the “new” duo disc by FitPaws which is the old Flexiness Twin Disc. Learn the pros and cons of each before you purchase and which we recommend. We will delve into these two products as well as the mats in our PAWSEE group this weekend. We have no affiliation with these products so it will be completely unbiased other than my personal experiences using both. We hope It will be beneficial.
21/11/2023
Please have a safe and happy Thanksgiving ! We have shared some tips for what you can give your pet as a special treat on Thanksgiving and what to avoid. Also if you are having a big gathering you may want to consider providing your pet a safe and quiet place for them to relax. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday !!
31/05/2023
Train Strong to Play Fit! Canine conditioning is essential for your dog to be the best they can be for sport. Check out our website for our online products !
22/05/2023
Good info on how to properly greet a dog 🐕
09/04/2023
Happy Easter to all that celebrate!
24/03/2023
Happy Puppy Day!!!! We would love to see your puppy pictures!
18/02/2023
Powered by Coach4Paws ✨ photo by Tanya Lee
14/02/2023
Happy Valentines 💘 from our paws to yours!!
04/01/2023
Do you sometimes wonder if your dog is walking normally? Or if their sit is normal? Would you know how to assess pain, weakness or muscle tightness? Being able to spot signs of pain, gait abnormalities, posture deficiencies are essential to recognizing a potential issue and/or preventing a more severe injury. We developed a general canine assessment guide that helps you assess your dog’s fitness condition and it’s available for free only until January 31.
This guide is essential for all dogs and especially dogs that participate in sports.
Table of Contents is below:
Introduction
Baseline Posture
Muscle Definition and Body Condition Score
Gait Analysis
Gait Analysis Video Tips
Strength Test
Pain Assessment
Range of Motion
Notes Page
Common Anatomy and Fitness Terms
Citations
Get your free guide on our website blog by clicking the below link.
https://www.coach4paws.com/blog/fitness-condition-assessment-guide
Happy Fitness!!
A helpful general guide to assessing your dog's physical condition.
01/01/2023
Don’t forget to download your FREE canine condition assessment guide to help your pup with their fitness journey! It’s our gift to you for the New Year! Guide is only available until January 31. Link to download the guide is on our website blog!
https://www.coach4paws.com/blog
Table of Contents is below:
Introduction
Baseline Posture
Muscle Definition and Body Condition Score
Gait Analysis
Gait Analysis Video Tips
Strength Test
Pain Assessment
Range of Motion
Notes Page
Common Anatomy and Fitness Terms
Citations
01/01/2023
Happy New Year 2023!
30/12/2022
Thank you for following us and to celebrate the new year we are offering for a short time a free canine condition assessment guide. The idea for this guide is helping dog owners better assess their dog's physical condition such as underweight or overweight, muscle mass/definition, overt and subtle signs of pain and how to palpate your dog to assess for soreness or pain, how to perform range of motion evaluation, assess general strength, and how to establish a baseline for posture and gait. Additional information and full videos of these assessments is only available in our full membership, but we felt much of this general information would be valuable for all dog owners to have in one handy guide. We want you to be able to assess pain in your dogs, know when your dog may have muscle tightness or restricted range of motion to avert potential injury, and what good posture looks like for your dog. This is also an essential guide for sport dog owners, or sport trainers.
The guide is only available for free until January 31, 2023.
Link to the guide is in our blog on our website at:
https://www.coach4paws.com/blog/fitness-condition-assessment-guide
(Just a note, if you are already a subscriber to our website, it will ask you to login using your email. After you login, you should be able to access the link to the guide.)
We hope you all our enjoying the holiday season and we wish you and your pup(s) a healthy and prosperous new year!
Coach J and Coach L
Coach4Paws
25/12/2022
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
24/12/2022
We wish all the happiest of holidays !! May you all have a wonderful holiday season!
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Enrollment is Open! Join us for a personal coaching experience to transform your dog’s fitness level! We only open enrollment once, maybe twice a year because we enjoy getting to know you and your dog and giving quality coaching. New this season will be weekly live Q&A exclusive to new members for six weeks and then of course we will also be available in the main Facebook group. We know that canine fitness can be overwhelming for new students so we developed an easy step-by-step course to get you started and then we help you progress with more challenge and tools to help you stay consistent. We believe canine fitness should be safe, fun and effective. The course was developed by a CCFT and a certified rehabilitation vet. Safety is our number one priority and getting to know you and your dog is important to us. Join today or let us know any questions you may have ! Link is in our bio for Instagram, or comments in FB. Link is also on our website at www.coach4paws.com. Class starts June 1! Enrollment closes soon.
Have you attempted the down to stand exercise on two inflatables but struggle with keeping good form? If working with either two twindiscs or two propels in a traditional set up (four feet on two props oriented horizontally with space between) your dog may have the tendency to dip their elbows below the prop. It’s challenging to try and stop them in time to lure them back to a stand before their elbows dip below the prop. To help prevent this from happening, consider placing the propels end to end and secure with the strap or an alternate setup is to use a prop(s) in between the twindiscs like these new balance bars from Flexiness. If using a prop(s) in between, ensure they are approximately the same height as the two main inflatables. With either of these equipment setups, the dog still gets the benefit of the additional balance challenge of being on inflatables but correct form is more ensured. Before attempting this exercise on inflatables, please ensure your dog can proficiently perform a down to stand on the flat or plank first. Also they should first be proficient balancing on inflatables. To correctly perform this exercise, the dog should not move their feet during the down to stand and both front limbs and back limbs should fold back into the down at the same time with the vertebral column relatively level (not front end first as if to bow followed by the rear end). This exercise takes sufficient strength in the limbs and core to execute correctly so if your dog struggles to perform this exercise on two inflatables, regress to practicing on a stable surface until strength is obtained and your dog understands the skill. Happy Training ! #blue9propels #flexiness #twindisc #blue9 #flexinessbalancebars #canineconditioning #k9fitness #canineenrichment #dogexercises #coach4paws #caninebodyawareness #caninefitness
· 🐾🐾👏🏻👏🏻🎉Our enrollment is open! 🐶🐶🐾🐾 We only open a few times a year and this year we have some super specials and more ways that we can offer personal coaching experiences. We cater to all life stages including a complete puppy module, sport specific exercises, senior dog fitness and if you have a dog that has special conditions or coming back after an injury, we can guide you to what exercises are best and ones to avoid. We have several Black Friday specials and first time offerings including a self-guided format for our online course PlayFit. New this year is a private introductory zoom session to learn more about your dog, discuss special conditions, and how you and your dog can get the most from our program based on your individual goals. If you are local, we can have an - person session if that works best. That is available for BOTH self-guided format as well as the full membership. 💕 We only open our membership a few times a year, so don't delay if you want to join us. Enrollment close Dec 2. 🐶🦴And !!! We have a free gift of our NEW Canine Fitness Starter Kit just for checking out all the specials ! 🎉🏆👏🏻💙🐶🐶🐾 Link to learn more is in the comments and that link will take you to how to download your Fitness Starter Kit to get started today with canine fitness!
Happy International Doggie Day !! Here are four of our pups that make life so special! We would love to see a picture of your special dogs too to celebrate their holiday !!
Have you tried movement patterns? We discuss more about the benefits of this exercise in our free conditioning group PAWSEE. Hope to see you there!
Are you having major FOMO on the latest limited edition color for the Blue 9 Klimb? If you missed out snagging one of these you are in luck since we have two left in stock! We only ship within continental US. If interested, please email me at [email protected] I also have turquoise propels in stock as well! Here’s a little sport specific exercise my pup is learning with the teal Klimb on a slant.
We are vending at DACOF!!!!
We are vending at DACOF !! DACOF is a Florida state agility competition and we are excited to see everyone there! DACOF has always been a special event for us at Coach4Paws and this is our first year to vend as Coach4Paws and demonstrate our online canine fitness program and products!!! We will be offering specials exclusive to the DACOF weekend!! One of those specials will be for our one-of-a-kind canine fitness app, the Woofout Generator Plus, which allows you to generate a complete balanced canine fitness workout in seconds and has over 85 exercises and growing. Plus exclusive for DACOF participants, we are offering a free warm up and cool down tip sheet for your canine athlete!! We want your canine athlete performing at their absolute best and a proper warm up and cool down will improve performance, reduce chance of injury and help your dog get focused for the game!! Be sure to bring your smart phone! In addition to free demonstrations and tips, we will also have Blue 9 fitness products for sale (including the latest limited teal color klimb tables), Non-Stop harnesses, and more! Looking forward to seeing everyone and best of luck to all!!! #hugthemeveryday #dacof
Mini training session happening now in FB PAWSEE group! Come learn with us ! #canineconditioning #caninebodyawareness #k9fitness #canineenrichment #sheltiesofinstagram #sheltiepuppy #puppiesofinstagram
Let’s Get Started! Last day to enroll! Link in comments !
Prepare your sport dog for the rigors of their sport with a consistent conditioning program. A fitness program can improve performance and reduce chance of injury. Whether your dog does sports or plays frisbee and ball in the yard, a consistent fitness program can help your dog play fit! Enrollment is closing March 6! Come join us! Sign up at www.coach4paws.com
In our membership, we have a new puppy fitness module with over 25 body awareness exercises suitable for puppies and we are adding more. Upon enrollment you have instant access to the puppy module that follows a progressive approach so that you have a guide to follow for your young puppy. We only teach exercises that we feel are safe and appropriate. If you haven’t seen our blog post yet, we just posted the research and discussion on why inflatable equipment may not be right for your puppy. Join us to learn the safe and effective methods not only for your puppy but also adult and senior dogs. Enrollment closes March 6 so don’t delay in signing up ! Sign up on our website! Link in bio and comments. #canineconditioning #k9fitness #caninebodyawareness #canineconditioningfitness #dogsofinstagram #dogsoffacebook #k9exercises #sheltiesofinstagram #shelties #puppiesofinstagram #caninebodyawareness
Does this count as “stillness”? 😂
Plyometric exercises have been shown to help human athletes improve power, strength, speed, balance and agility. With this research in mind, we have included plyometric exercises in our membership for more advanced level dogs and those who participate in sports. This exercise aims to help the sport dog prepare for the forces of landing from jumps. The exercise requires core and rear end strength to jump from a sit position as well as foot placement precision upon landing. We give more guidance and discussion on why it’s particularly helpful for young dogs in agility, and we teach you all the foundation steps required to execute it safely. Please note, this is an advanced level exercise that should only be performed by advanced dogs in fitness AND who have shown proficiency in earlier steps of this exercise. Help your sport dog stay in the game and improve strength and power. #canineconditioning #k9conditioning #k9fitness #caninebodyawareness #canineconditioningfitness #dogsofinstagram #dogsoffacebook #k9exercises
Can your dog find balance? This exercise is a progression of front and back foot targeting and learning a balanced stand on stable objects. Lure them gently off the props, then throw a cookie behind them. The pup will come forward at some speed and and they need to try and find balance on the two blocks. You may have to be ready with a cookie to stop them from “overshooting the runway”. Body awareness exercises are important for a puppy as well as all aged dogs. For my sport dogs, I want them to be sure footed while performing obstacles and body awareness exercises hone those important skills. #canineconditioning #futuresportdog #k9fitness #sheltiesofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #puppies #puppyfitness #coach4paws #bodyawarenessexercises #puppiesoffacebook
Incorporating life skills like recalls into your daily walk is a great way to combine exercise with training! Always have cookies with you or a toy to reward a great recall. While this is essential to do with a puppy or young dog, you can also do this with older dogs and get double the exercise mileage since you can let them get ahead and then recall them back and make a fun game of it ! #canineconditioning #caninelifeskills #canineenrichmentgames #puppiesofinstagram #sheltiesofinstagram #k9fitness #hugthemeveryday #caninefitness #coach4paws
Before attempting paw pods with your beginner dog to fitness, try first with small stable objects. This is also helpful to puppies to learn body awareness while not stressing their joints with unstable equipment before they are grown. Learning foot targeting on stable objects first will set your dog up for success and lay a proper foundation to progressing exercises using unstable equipment. Here we are using a DIY of small containers covered top and bottom with yoga mat remnants and filled with sand. Depending on the size of your dog you could also use hockey pucks or other small round stable objects. Start first with front paws and then progress to rear paws. Rear paws will be more difficult. This 17 week old puppy has been doing foot targeting using small planks before I attempted rear foot targeting with two smaller objects. #caninebodyawareness #canineconditioning #k9enrichment #k9fitness #coach4paws #stablebeforeunstable #puppiesofinstagram #puppybodyawareness #sheltiesofinstagram #sportdogsofinstagram
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