Fenzi Dog Sports Academy - CC330: Canine Fitness Trainer 3

Course Details

This is the third in a 4 part series of classes focused on canine fitness and conditioning. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program that will allow you to understand and safely implement an exercise program for dogs. We will review canine anatomy, canine conditioning and physiology, exercise physiology and science, movement and gait, nutrition, common canine conditions, and programs. This program will help you design a program for dogs – whether it is for overall health and fitness or for a specific sport and activity.

Gold members will be eligible to go through the examination process to be awarded a certificate in canine fitness. Participants will need to check their own regulatory guidelines by the state and country and are fully responsible for their own limitations. This 4 course series will be followed by a comprehensive examination given by Wizard of Paws (the payment company is DSAL), and a submission of four case studies. If the two portions are successfully completed, a Canine Fitness Trainer Certificate will be awarded. (In the process of RACE investigation for the course series.) Only gold members will be eligible to complete the examination.

This series will complement the K9 conditioning classes, but with more depth and more detail, in addition to further topics.

Target Audience: Persons interested in learning more about how to work on physical conditioning and exercise with dogs. Participants may be involved in dog training, exercise, or for their knowledge only. If you are interested in expanding your knowledge on canine fitness and taking it to another level – this program is for you! You may want to explore a different career and offer programs to clients, friends, or increase your ability to help your own dogs.

Teaching Approach

One main lecture will be introduced each week with homework. Supplemental lectures will be released throughout the series with supplemental questions. Students are expected to work at their own pace, but will need to be active throughout the class. I suggest keeping up with the weekly homework and not falling behind. In order to take the exam for CPCFT, students will be expected to remain seventy percent active throughout the four courses at the Gold level.

Instructor: Debbie (Gross) Torraca

Deborah (Gross) Torraca (she/her), DPT, MSPT, Diplomat ABPTS, CCRP has been involved in the field of animal physical rehabilitation for over 17 years and currently owns a small animal rehabilitation practice in Connecticut called Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for...(Click here for full bio and to view Debbie's upcoming courses)

Syllabus

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This class is the third in a series of four classes. The first two classes were spent on the fundamentals of the dog's body, structure, anatomy, and basic principles. During the third series, we will continue with the structural weaknesses of the hindlimb and then begin with exercises for specific parts of the body. This class will lead into the fourth and final series of the program.

Week 1 - Structural weaknesses of the hindlimb; specifically for the hip, stifle, and the hock

Week 2 - Focus on balance and proprioceptive exercises

Week 3 - Definition and demonstration of exercises - concentric, eccentric, and isometric. We will also discuss how these different exercises fit into everyday activities as well as everyday life

Week 4 - Hindlimb Strengthening

Week 5 - Forelimb Strengthening

Week 6 - Putting the third session together.

Prerequisites & Supplies

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For the gold members, the first and second classes are the prerequisites. Silver and bronze members may jump in at any time. It is suggested the previous classes be purchased as a read-only, but this is not necessary.

You can purchase the previous classes in the series from the Prerequisites Purchase page.

Fitness equipment is recommended. For specific equipment needs, please feel free to email Deb at deb@wizardofpaws.net

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Testimonials & Reviews

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A sampling of what prior students have said about this series...

I am so excited this course is now being offered. I have researched other canine fitness trainer courses and none seemed as thorough as this. I am grateful we had an opportunity to sign up for all four at once so now I don't have to worry if I get in the next class or not. I have already learned so much and this is just the first level of four! I am also happy with the fact that there will be a certification opportunity after the class. Lisa H.

Fantastic course and instructor!!

The lectures, photos and videos were great. Very clear, pertinent and educational.

Debbie Gross does an excellent job providing feedback and making the learning environment welcoming and fun.

Thank you Debbie, I have loved every minute of the first part of the course and excited to learn more over the coming months :)

I am taking this for the second time and am STILL getting my money's worth.

Debbie is very responsive to her students. She stays on top of the class postings and her fast responses to homework and questions are very much appreciated.

Debbie Gross is beyond supportive and accommodating. Her knowledge base is astounding.

Debbie was fantastic, her feedback was so helpful and she was very quick to respond to posts.

This class has been GREAT! I am learning so much. I cannot wait for the rest of the series.

Registration

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Registration opens at 10:00am Pacific Time.

CC330 Subscriptions

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Tuition	$ 65.00
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