Canine strength and conditioning workshop aims to help improve the physical health and wellbeing of all dogs. Specific, targeted exercises are used to enhance the flexibility, balance, speed, mobility and muscular strength of all dogs of any age and ability.

The workshop aims to introduce clients to the possibility of controlled specific muscle building exercise to help their own dogs through whichever stage of life they may be at.

The exercises used can help a range of common conditions such as hip/elbow dysplasia, obesity, IVDD, osteoarthritis and so much more. It can also help dogs who do not have any specific orthopaedic conditions as the exercises will provide owners with home enrichment ideas, additional ways to exercise their dogs both mentally and physically and improve muscular strength to avoid injury in the future.

Key benefits of this workshop:

• Reduce your dogs risk of injury by improving muscle tone and proprioception

• Improve your dogs flexibility, balance and mobility

• Strengthen your bond with your dog

• Teach new tricks and skills

• Improve muscular strength

• Provide you with more at home enrichment ideas

• Increase your dogs confidence

• Fun!

Suitable for all dogs:

• Pet dogs to help with fitness, weight management and injury prevention

• Sporting dogs to improve performance in competition and reduce the risk of injury

• Puppies and young dogs to ensure that their body is growing and developing in the correct way

• Senior dogs to help with mobility and comfort

Class 1: 9.30am-11.30am Puppies up to 12 months

Class 2: 12noon-2pm Dogs aged 1year-8years

Class 3: 2.30pm-4.30pm Dogs over 8 years

Workshop length: Up to 2 hours

£40 per dog to include little workbook

What to bring? Treats, a yoga mat (if you have one) or an extra large towel and an old cushion. Your dog with lead and harness (if you have one).

Location: Build a Bond dog training centre, Meadow lane, Nottingham.