Entries by Jennifer Holmes
Fuzzy Gym Buddy Class
A class designed to build a stronger dog and bond through canine physical fitness. We start with a warm up routine that can be done any time before your favorite activity.
How Canine Fitness Can Help Dogs Stay Physically Fit
We all know the importance of exercise for our dogs. It is as important to get your dog’s daily exercise as it is to feed him breakfast or visit the vet. For your dog’s daily exercise, you probably take them on long walks, play Frisbee or even run with if they are up for the […]
Puppy Fitness Conditioning Fun
Fitness is as important for puppies as for adult dogs. Puppies can benefit from fitness exercise by helping them coordinate their nervous system, have good body awareness, and mentally challenge them. First be patient and have fun! Puppies are like kids in learning. It takes time to allow them to figure things out with repetition […]
Canine Fitness- What Is It?
April is National Canine Fitness Month! What is Canine fitness? Why am I so passionate about it? You may have seen articles, facebook post, or seminars on canine fitness. What is it? Why would my dog want to take a fitness class or even go to a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer? Fitness by definition is […]
Self-stabilization, Proprioception What is it?
Self-stabilization, Proprioception, What is it? Do you remember a time your dog jumped on the bed and missed? Or you tripped on a crack in the cement? Your dog or you had a deficient proprioceptive or self-stabilizing system in the moment. Puppies are sensitive to the environment around them and are able to respond […]
Be Present with Your Dog
Be Present with Your Dog As I am hiking the Colorado trails along the foothills of Ft Collins I see dogs dragging behind their owners as they are on their cell phone. Are you paying more attention to your phone then your dog on beautiful Colorado trails? It is the weekend so you want to […]
