Class Dates: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 & 2/7
Class Time: 5pm
Location: UPTFC Sports Annex (5401 N Wolcott Ave.)
Instructor: Rebekah Reynolds
Age Requirements: 9 months or older
Course pre-reqs: Completion of a puppy class or beginner obedience class is recommended.
Dogs should understand the game of training and be able to focus during class.
Pets experience all the same health benefits from physical activity that
humans do: increased performance, decreased risk of injury, lowered stress levels, better sleep
habits, and a healthier body and mind! Simple fitness exercises stimulate both the dog’s brain
and body, helping eliminate problem behaviors and curb boredom and anxiety. This course is
designed to help you and your dog develop fundamental canine conditioning skills, including
proper form for positions, canine fitness safety, and exercises to improve strength, flexibility,
balance, and stamina.
Our focus during the AKC FIT DOG Level One Course will be to keep sessions fun, short, and safe, while preparing your dog for fitness-related activities. Your dogs will be acquiring new skills, using muscles they haven’t before, and moving in new ways! With a strong foundation, progressing fitness skills comes naturally and more safely. You will be able to track your progress through the course with a provided skills sheet, and on the last week, you will be evaluated for graduation by an AKC FIT DOG Instructor/Evaluator! Additionally, this course will count towards achieving AKC FIT DOG titles, which officially launch in January 2023!