Northeast K9 Conditioning

29/12/2024

"Raising the Bar: Increasing Speed & Power for Canine Athletes"... New blog post! The original article appeared USPCA's Canine Courier magazine.
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Is your dog performing at their very best? Are you doing everything possible to make the most of your training sessions together? It’s no secret that fitness and health are essential for our dogs to excel, but what if you could help your dog develop speed and power beyond what you ever thought possible?

Imagine your patrol dog running faster, biting harder and fighting with more intensity. Imagine your detection dog having more endurance for a challenging search, improving search accuracy, and recovering faster from long training days. All of this is possible when you consistently train for fitness, but building exercises for speed and power into your training can help your dog reach a higher level of fitness.

It might be obvious that speed and power are needed for patrol dogs, but what about our working canines whose sole purpose is to search? How can detection dogs benefit from exercise programs that are focused on developing speed and power? Here are a few examples of how strength and speed exercises can help all dogs reach their fullest working potential regardless of the type of work that they do. Click on the image below to access the full article!

Is your dog performing at their very best? Are you doing everything possible to make the most of your training sessions together? It’s no secret that fitness and health are essential for our dogs to excel, but what if you could help your dog develop speed and power beyond what you imagined?

20/12/2024

🐶 Better fitness. Fewer injuries. Enhanced performance.

The Elite K9 Athlete Program helps you improve your dog’s strength, endurance, and body awareness with science-backed strategies and personalized fitness plans.

💥 CONTINUE ON as a Certified Canine Athlete Specialist (CCAS) and give your dog the competitive edge they deserve.

👉 Comment "PROGRAM" to learn more or visit the link in bio to join!

19/12/2024

🏃‍♂️ Is your dog performing at their best? Do you want to ensure that they live a long, happy, and healthy life? The Elite K9 Athlete Program is here to guide you step by step—from beginner fitness to advanced level performance.

With science-based methods, mentorship, and a proven 6-step process, this isn’t just another course. It’s the start of a healthier, happier, and stronger dog. 🐶💪

👉 Ready to get started? Comment “PROGRAM” for more info or click the link in bio!

17/12/2024

Level up your canine fitness knowledge! 🎯

Our Elite K9 Athlete Program gives you the tools to create customized fitness programs for sport dogs, working dogs, and active pets! 🐾💪 Whether you’re a trainer, handler, or passionate dog owner, this program will help you take your dog’s fitness to the next level.

💡 Comment PROGRAM below for more details! 🚀

16/12/2024

🐾 Is your dog stuck in a fitness plateau? 🐕💤

Just like us, dogs can hit a rut in their workout routine—but there’s an easy way to get them moving and thriving again! 💪

Swipe through for tips to shake things up:
1️⃣ Add variety—try new activities or terrains. 🌳🐾
2️⃣ Adjust intensity—speed it up or add inclines. 🏃‍♂️
3️⃣ Challenge their brain with games and puzzles. 🧠
4️⃣ Track progress and set new goals. 🎯
5️⃣ Prioritize rest and recovery—it’s key to results. 💤

✨ Ready to take your dog’s fitness to the next level?

Comment “IMPROVE” to access a FREE training packed with tips to help your dog break through their fitness plateau! 🐶🔥

13/12/2024

Enrollment closes TODAY (Dec. 13) for the online Mission Ready K9 Program. Here I answer some common questions about the program. For more details and to sign up, visit https://www.northeastk9conditioning.com/MissionReady

Send a message to learn more

13/12/2024

Enrollment closes TODAY for our online Mission Ready K9 Program. Would love to have you join us!

See below for a sample of the topics that we cover. Comment ‘MISSION’ for more details and to enroll!

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟏: 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
✓ 5 essential components for maintaining a Mission Ready K9.
✓ Assess your dog’s current fitness level with the Mission Ready Risk Assessment.
✓ Know how your dog’s fitness level impacts working ability.

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟐: 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
✓ Introduction to tips, strategies, and exercises for improving your dog’s strength, power, endurance, flexibility, body awareness, and agility.
✓ Discover and apply essential guiding principles that ensure safe and effective training programs.

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟑: 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
✓ Introduction to program design along with cautions and considerations when designing fitness programs.
✓ Identify strategies for enhancing exercise recovery and working longevity while maintaining mission readiness.

𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲
✓ Pre & Post Workout Nutrition Necessitates
✓ 7 Ways to Enhance Performance for Detection & Patrol Dogs
✓ Common Questions Surrounding the Use of Weighted Vests
✓ Analyzing Your Dog’s Gait & What it Means
✓ And more!

13/12/2024

Congratulations to our newest Certified Canine Athlete Specialist (CCAS) Savannah Elias!!! So very excited to have Savannah helping spread knowledge and awareness of canine fitness! Savannah become certified by successfully completing our online Elite K9 Athlete Program and the Elite K9 Athlete Practicum. Amazing job, Savannah and well deserved! Interested in becoming certified like Savannah? Check out our online Elite K9 Athlete Program at https://www.northeastk9conditioning.com/EliteK9Athlete

11/12/2024

Enrollment ends this Friday!

Give your K9 the ultimate gift with the Mission Ready K9 Program—now with a FREE Canine Nutrition Masterclass!

This program helps:
✔️ Increase stamina & endurance
✔️ Improve search effectiveness
✔️ Build more power
✔️ Reduce injury risk

⏳ Spots are filling fast—don’t miss out!

Comment “MISSION” to learn more and secure your spot today!

10/12/2024

🐾 Is Your Dog’s Fitness Progress Stuck? 🐕💤

Let’s troubleshoot and get your pup back on track! Swipe through for key steps to help your dog overcome a fitness plateau:

1️⃣ Check for Health Issues First
Sometimes it’s not about the training. Underlying conditions like Lyme disease or thyroid problems could be the cause. A vet check-up is always a smart first step! 🩺

2️⃣ Progressive Overload = Progress
Boost endurance by gradually increasing the intensity of their workouts. Small steps lead to big results! 🏃‍♂️✨

3️⃣ Increase Intensity Slowly
To avoid injury, increase the workload by no more than 10%. Slow and steady win the fitness race! 🐾

4️⃣ Adjust One Variable at a Time

Frequency, intensity, or duration—pick just one to tweak at a time for sustainable results. 🎯

✨ Ready to help your dog smash their fitness goals? Comment “IMPROVE” to access a FREE training with all the tips you need to get your dog moving again! 🐶🔥

06/12/2024

Time is running out to join us and to get your free canine nutrition masterclass bonus! We are actually including TWO nutrition bonuses with the online Mission Ready K9 Program. For details and to enroll, visit https://www.northeastk9conditioning.com/MissionReady

04/12/2024

"Embracing the Chill: Preparing Your Dog for Winter Adventures" - Winter brings a unique set of challenges for dog owners and handlers, especially those of us dedicated to maintaining an active lifestyle with our canine companions, regardless of the weather. From personal experience and recent adjustments made after moving to Maine, Erica Boling gathered some insights and tips on how to safely enjoy the frosty outdoors with your dog. Sharing her latest article in Working Dog Journal! Access it now at https://www.workingdogmagazine.com/preparing-your-dog-for-winter-adventures/

02/12/2024

For the first time ever, enrollment for the online Mission Ready K9 Program includes an exclusive bonus! This program is designed to help you improve your dog’s fitness, enhance performance, and reduce the risk of injury. If you’re a handler or trainer involved in SAR, detection, or protection/patrol work, enroll this week to receive our Canine Nutrition Masterclass as a free bonus—available for a limited time only. For details and to enroll, visit https://www.northeastk9conditioning.com/MissionReady

02/12/2024

"Pushing the Limits and K9 Fitness"... This is one of Erica Boling's articles that appeared in the United States Police Canine Association's magazine, The Canine Courier, and we wanted to share!
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Pushing our dogs beyond their physical capabilities can have devastating consequences. A patrol dog that is not fit, strong and healthy can lead to a career ending injury. Tracking a dog that is not conditioned to tracking in the heat can lead to heatstroke and death. An overweight and unfit detection dog can result in missing hidden narcotics or bombs. When lack of fitness prevents proper performance on the job, the outcome can be catastrophic.

We know that our working canines need to be in top physical condition in order to achieve peak performance. How we help them reach this level of fitness, however, can bring many questions. Some common questions that I’ve been asked include the following: When it comes to exercise and fitness, how much is too much? How much is not enough? How do we push our dogs to reach their full potential without putting them at greater risk for injury?

Although each dog and each situation may be different, there are some general guidelines that we can use to inform our training programs.

To read the full article with proven tips and guidelines for enhancing your dog's performance, increasing fitness, and safely designing exercise programs, click on the photos of the Malinois below!

Pushing our dogs beyond their physical capabilities can have devastating consequences. A patrol dog that is not fit, strong and healthy can lead to a career ending injury. Tracking a dog that is not conditioned to tracking in the heat can lead to heatstroke and death. An overweight and unfit detecti...

20/11/2024

Did you get your copy of our free course? If not, let us know! We'll send it over to you. You'll get 5 days of warm-up tips sent directly to your email inbox!

07/11/2024

Huge congratulations to our newest Certified Canine Athlete Specialist (CCAS), Kristina Opalecky!!!! Amazing job, Kristina, and so well deserved! Any dog/handler team would be lucky to work with you! For those interested in learning more about our program that leads to certification, I'll put a link in the comments below!

05/11/2024

Super excited to announce that Erica Boling, PhD, will be presenting, "Enhancing Canine Performance: Tracking and Assessing Fitness for Working Dog Teams," in April at the Joint Symposium for Working K9s conference! Early bird registration ends this Thursday. If you'd like to join us in Atlanta, GA, be sure to sign up right away to get the early bird discount!!!

Brought to you by the: Penn Vet Working Dog Center, Auburn University Canine Performance Sciences, Florida International University, K9SciCon and Texas Tech University Canine Olfaction Research and Education Lab

28/10/2024

LAST CHANCE! Applications for our online Elite K9 Athlete Program close on November 1st!!! For details and to apply, visit https://northeastk9conditioning.lpages.co/k9fit/