The Working Dog Advantage:
Optimizing Performance
Through Fitness
The Foundation for a Stronger, More Resilient Working Dog
Training is Only Part of the Equation—Fitness Fills the Gaps. Discover essential strategies to build a well-conditioned, high-performing working dog.
The Working Dog Advantage:
Optimizing Performance Through Fitness
The Foundation for a Stronger, More Resilient Working Dog
Training is Only Part of the Equation—Fitness Fills the Gaps. Discover essential strategies to build a well-conditioned, high-performing working dog.
This course is an introduction to K9 fitness to help handlers and trainers enhance their dog's performance while minimizing the risk of injury. From hydration and warm-ups to endurance-building techniques, receive actionable steps to improve performance and longevity.
Module 1:
Quick Wins for Improving Performance
Hydration Essentials
Benefits of hydration and it's direct impact on performance
The Perfect Warm-Up
Strategies to prepare for training and work while preventing injuries
Recovery Done Right
Proven ways to aid recovery and increase performance
Module 2:
Building a Foundation for Long-Term Success
Your Dog's Starting Point
Assessing your dog's current body condition score from 1 to 9
Determining Your Dog's Needs
Identifying what's going well and what needs improvement
Fitness Roadmap + FITT Principle
Essential components of an effective canine fitness program
Module 3:
Your Next Steps
Graduation
Celebrate your successes!
Next Steps
What's next on your canine fitness journey
About Erica
Erica C. Boling, PhD, is a former Associate Professor from Rutgers University and the owner and founder of Northeast K9 Conditioning, LLC, Northeast K9 Conditioning Academy, and ECB Aspire, Inc.
Erica helps sport and working dog handlers create peak performing, canine athletes by teaching them how to integrate canine fitness into their training programs. She is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT), Certified Canine Massage Provider, and member of the United States Federation of Sleddog Sports (USFSS). Additionally, she was a member of the USFSS National Team and a founding member of North Pocono Search, Rescue and Recovery.
About Erica
Erica C. Boling, PhD, is a former Associate Professor from Rutgers University and the owner and founder of Northeast K9 Conditioning, LLC, Northeast K9 Conditioning Academy, and ECB Aspire, Inc.
Erica helps sport and working dog handlers create peak performing, canine athletes by teaching them how to integrate canine fitness into their training programs. She is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT), Certified Canine Massage Provider, and member of the United States Federation of Sleddog Sports (USFSS). Erica was also a member of the USFSS National Team and a founding member of North Pocono Search, Rescue and Recovery.
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