Course Details
A dog that trusts their paws is a dog that can handle an unpredictable world.
Have you ever noticed how physical confidence changes the way a dog moves through the world? When a dog feels grounded, sure-footed, and in control of their own body, their entire posture shifts...and so does their emotional state.
In this webinar, we will explore how simple body awareness exercises can transform your dog’s everyday confidence. Together, we’ll dive into the four secrets of physical resilience: intentional movement, giving your dog meaningful choices, guided problem-solving, and peaceful recovery. You’ll walk away with fun, easy-to-implement games and a clear daily routine that turns everyday practice into real-world calm, adaptability, and trust.
About the Instructor:
Ashley Escobar (she/her) has been training dogs and their people for over 20 years. She is a retired college professor of mathematics with a masters of mathematics and also holds a master’s degree in veterinary science, with advanced veterinary coursework and a background in clinical canine rehabilitation also studying animal biomechanincs.
Ashley began her professional work in clinically based canine rehabilitation and later transitioned into injury prevention, fitness, and performance conditioning for sport and working dogs. She is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) as well as a Certified Human and Canine Physical Trainer, specializing in conditioning programs that integrate physiology, biomechanics, and performance demands. Ashley brings a science-driven, evidence-based approach focused on long-term soundness and athletic longevity.
She is the owner of Ashley’s Dog Sports, LLC and the Canine Performance Institute, where she teaches workshops nationwide, conducts performance-specific consultations, offers private lessons, and leads group classes in agility, canine conditioning for performance dogs, and conformation handling.
Ashley has titled her own dogs in agility, conformation, obedience, and rally. She shares her life with her two Border Collies, Teal! and Indigo, her retired versatile Australian Shepherd Starr and breeds Australian Shepherds. Her current sport dogs are emerging agility competitors and can often be seen demonstrating skills in her classes.
Both of Ashley’s children compete in dog sports with their dogs across a variety of disciplines. She also coaches a large group of junior handlers locally and travels with them to competitions.
