Kyra Sundance: Kyra's Canine Conditioning: : Volume 8

by Sundance, Kyra

ISBN: 9781631596711

Published: 2019-02-05

Kyra's Canine Conditioning is designed to build on important life skills, such as confidence, strength, coordination, mental focus, and following directions. Featuring all new material, world-renowned trainer Kyra Sundance introduces activities that will strengthen each of these skills in your dog. Learn innovative ways to work with props, such as hoops, balls, FitPAWS inflatables, and Klimb pedestals. Through this book, you will: learn how to evaluate a dog’s physiology, and develop and execute a customized conditioning plan. acquire the skills to improve a dog’s fitness through five components: coordination, stamina, balance, strength, and flexibility. improve a dog’s confidence, mental focus, and direction-following skills through targeted games. Physical fitness is just as important for dogs as it is for people. Keeping dogs fit and healthy can increase their lifespan and limit vet visits as they get older. It reduces the risk of sports-related injury, joint problems, and...