📢CALLING ALL DOG OWNERS AND TRAINERS!
YOUR DOG IS BEGGING YOU TO WORK ON FITNESS FOUNDATIONS!
Foundation training is not just for puppies or dogs new to canine conditioning.
Dogs at all stages of life, training, and ability can benefit from a return to foundation skills.
INTRODUCING
Your dog moves daily, whether chasing squirrels out the back door, plunging into the lake for a swim, or during your sports-specific training class.
Fitness foundations teach your dog to move in a balanced way.
WHY BOTHER WITH CANINE FITNESS FOUNDATIONS?
Balanced dogs use both sides of their body evenly, meaning there's less compensation, better fluent movement, more efficient training, and less risk of injury.
Fitness foundations build confidence!
That "scary" elevator in your apartment...the unstable teeter in agility class..that dock on the water at your cottage...what do they all have in common?
To navigate them safely and comfortably, dogs need a high confidence level!
As dogs become comfortable working with and moving across equipment in the canine gym, their confidence grows, which helps them in so many other areas of their lives!
Fitness foundations improve strength and cardio!
Strong dogs can hike for longer, run with more power and speed in their favourite sport and have better muscle support for their joints as they age.
Fitness Foundations teach dogs problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Thought your dog could only learn new skills in a group training class? Think again!
Working through challenges in the canine gym helps dogs learn to shape behaviour through problem-solving and experimentation. This kind of "brain work" helps tire a busy dog - it's the perfect indoor activity on a poor-weather day or when you don't have much time in your schedule!
Fitness foundations strengthen your relationship with your dog!
We build trust, loyalty, and partnership when interacting positively with our dogs. Working toward a goal in the canine gym encourages us to take just 10 minutes out of our day for valuable one-on-one time with our dog.
Does this sound familiar?
- You're NEW to the canine gym and need to know the right approach to set up for success.
- Your dog has experience in the canine gym but gets frustrated easily. It's as if they don't know what you're asking them to do.
- You're looking for a way to keep your dog in shape through the winter months.
- You DESIRE that perfect stacked standing position, but your dog's feet don't align.
- Your dog LOVES conditioning work... so much that they can't seem to stay still!
- You TRY to support your dog but need to know how your body positioning or reward placement can help.
- You KNOW which behaviours you must work on but must learn how to train them quickly for maximum results.
- Trying to figure out which equipment is suitable for each exercise is overwhelming.
- You are BUSY – work, family, other commitments - and want to learn how to get results quickly and efficiently!
Let's start building solid foundations from the ground up!
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET IN FROM THE GROUND UP - FOUNDATION ESSENTIALS FOR THE CANINE ATHLETE
- Step-by-step foundation exercises arranged into five modules, each with a specific focus:
- Module 1: Achieving the PERFECT STACK
- Module 2: CORE
- Module 3: STRENGTH
- Module 4: FLEXIBILITY
- Module 5: BALANCE
- Progress FASTER with TWELVE MONTHS of feedback from expert coaches.
- An incredible Facebook community of active From The Ground Up members who will support and encourage you in your journey.
- Twelve months of access to all course materials.
Each exercise in From The Ground Up includes level progressions with step-by-step instructions (YES, there are videos!).
No. More. Guesswork! Know exactly when to progress to the next level of an exercise by following the included self-assessment checklist.
We must take a layered approach to canine fitness to get FASTER and more EFFECTIVE results in the canine gym. Breaking a behaviour into smaller sections helps the dog understand what is being asked of them. When you achieve clarity, confidence and understanding grow!
Why do we take this approach?
- To build and protect your dog's confidence.
- To accelerate your dog's learning.
- To create more clarity around the behaviours and exercises we are training!
- To limit and reduce your frustrations with repeated failure.
- To improve your consistency in the canine gym!
- To enhance the relationship with your dog.
- To maximize your efficiency in the canine gym.
- To get faster results!
PLUS, GET THESE BONUSES AT NO ADDITIONAL COST!
E-BOOK: Warm Up and Cool Down of the Canine Athlete: An evidence-based approach to improving performance and reducing injury.
Learn how to reduce your dog's risk of injury, improve your dog's sports performance, allow their true potential to shine, and follow canine exercise principles based on science and research.
Learn Carolyn's 5-step Blueprint to Canine Conditioning Success
And apply it immediately! See faster results starting with your very next canine conditioning session!
Includes detailed videos of each step, PLUS audio files for listening on the go in your car or at your next dog sport event.
VIDEO - How to Structure a Training Session
Develop your observation skills by watching two complete training sessions - one showing how to safely and adequately introduce new equipment and the other demonstrating the most common training mistakes (so you can avoid them!).
VIDEO - Building Confidence and Clarity While Introducing New Equipment
New equipment? No problem! Learn how Carolyn promotes confidence-building and establishes a desire to work with new gear from the very first session.
Meet Your Coach! Multiple Team Canada Member Carolyn McIntyre, PT
Hi, I'm Carolyn McIntyre, an animal rehabilitation trained and registered physiotherapist, and I'm the owner/operator of McIntyre Canine Rehabilitation located in Erin, Ontario, Canada.
I hold a Master of Science in Physiotherapy and a Diploma in Canine Rehabilitation through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. I am also certified in small animal acupuncture and dry needling.
I primarily work with canine athletes in person at my clinic and with my extensive international online community. In addition to helping canine athletes fast-track their fitness and performance, I also work to manage current and chronic injuries and have a comprehensive online Return to Sport Program.
I offer a variety of online canine fitness courses geared towards active dogs and canine athletes and utilize a unique layered approach to my training methods to yield faster results in less time. I also offer 1:1 high-level personalized coaching for a more tailored and custom approach to fitness and physio needs. I am the author of “Warm Up and Cool Down of the Canine Athlete: An Evidence-Based Approach to Improving Performance and Preventing Injury.” I was the canine physio practitioner for Team Canada in 2019 and 2020 at the IFCS World Agility Championships.
I am an accomplished agility competitor with 5 dogs – Quinn (Aussie) and 4 shelties - Fifty, Shades, Keeper, and Siren. I am a multiple Team Canada member who has competed overseas with my dogs Shades (WAO - World Agility Open) and Keeper – (FCI - AWC - Agility World Championships).
I look forward to supporting you and your dogs with canine fitness foundations!
🤫I'm going to let you in on a little secret.
Even though my dogs are experienced in the canine gym, they STILL practice foundation skills every week! Just like a house, you're only as strong as your base!
It's unfair to ask our dogs to do complex chained behaviours when we haven't given them the foundation skills they need for success.
Building a solid foundation to set your dog up for success does not have to be rocket science!
They said it - not us!
Hear from past From the Ground Up students.
From day one, Caroly has shown how, with some time, effort, and dedication, you can be a great fitness leader for your dog! The lessons teach you how to build, troubleshoot and execute truly transformational exercises that your dog will benefit from every day of your life. The ongoing support throughout is fantastic, and no question goes unanswered. If you have a dog, you need this course.
____ Mandy Light
My border collie, Vesper, loves being challenged mentally and physically, which this course provides. This course allowed us to bond in a way that is a win-win.
Not only does she reduce her risk of injury and get fitter, but she also allows us to do something together other than overdoing it on off-leash or dog sports. I love that she still feels like she is working and she is more restful after a training session.
FGU has been wonderful to work through during rehabilitation, and we are coming out stronger than ever.
____ Justine Rudniski
I've taken some canine conditioning classes but always seemed stuck at the same places.
Carolyn has provided in-depth details on "how to train" for each exercise. I now know what to look for in my dog's form and my mechanics to course-correct as needed. I genuinely love the progress we made in this class.
____ Liana Hsu
From the perspective of a canine physio, this course was PURE GOLD! I've implemented many techniques into my rehab sessions and feel ready to offer my clients more. Thank you, Carolyn, for creating what the industry needed.
____ Shauna Slobodian
I am so impressed with From the Ground Up! This course is packed with helpful, informative, step-by-step instructions on conditioning exercises, and the best thing is that completing each module is FUN for both of us. I have taken many online courses, and I will retake this one repeatedly for my dog's lifetime, adding new challenges as he improves his skills. Thank you, Carolyn!
____ Pat Vokes
This program encouraged me to be more aware of my training skills. It helped me improve my handler mechanics and provided a fun way for my dog and I to learn together. Carolyn provides a tremendous wealth of knowledge and expertise, and I have become a much better handler and training partner since working through the program.
____ Kathleen King
Carolyn's Blueprint to Canine Conditioning Success helped me establish my fitness goals for my Sheltie, who does agility and highlighted the tools and methods I should implement to achieve these goals. This system is the blueprint for success and should be a prerequisite for all dog owners serious about canine conditioning and achieving results.
____ Lisa Drouin
We polled students after just 3 months of being in From The Ground Up
Here's what they had to say
61%
noticed an improvement in their dog's natural stack
69%
noticed an improvement in their dog's foot placement
70%
noticed an improvement in their dog's hind-end weight-shifting
But it's not just about the dog!
Our students noticed significant improvements too
75%
noticed an improvement in their training mechanics
80%
knew what to look for when completing an exercise with their dog
Work on your fitness foundations while you're on the go!
From the Ground up is compatible with both MAC OS and Android devices. The responsive interface adjusts based on the screen size for easy viewing wherever you are.
Plus, you can download the Kajabi mobile app to access the course content straight from your smartphone or tablet!
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