FIT for life
Fitness coachingFit for Life coaching includes a series of carefully developed exercises, shaping movement patterns, posture, and building functional fitness, strength and mobility whilst developing good neural pathways, increasing confidence, encouraging self-regulation and growing a partnership built on great communication skills… that may all sound a bit serious, but as far as the dogs are concerned it is all just great fun!
The exercises support your dog through all stages of life, and the coaching is tailored to each dogs individual needs, be it a fun activity to enjoy together or to prepare and support a future sports or show dog to perform to their best ability.
The activities are also hugely beneficial in helping support emotional health – the learning is a little different to many traditional fitness coaching methods and the exercises can be helpful in reducing anxiety, growing confidence, and building engagement and focus.
An initial appointment of one hour is recommended to assess your dog and put in place a tailored fitness plan.
(please note that if your dog has any health issues then a Therapeutic Exercise appointment with veterinary consent may be more appropriate)
What is the benefit of FitDogs?
- Promotes physical and behavioural health & well-being
- Improves communication skills and builds dog/human relationship
- Enhances performance
- Enhances physical form
- Reduces risk of injuries
- Encourages sensory engagement
- Builds confidence
- Encourages calm and self-regulation
- Behavioural enrichment
- Weight management (as part of a weight management plan)
Dogs should be over 12 months old, and in good health.
If you suspect your dog has an illness or injury, then please let me know as Exercise Rehabilitation Therapy may be more appropriate.
GymPups lessons are recommended for pups under 12 months old