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Physical Fitness And Rehabilitation In The Canine Athlete

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Preparedness and the ability to perform functional movements at a higher more advanced level is paramount in athletic performance. Whether you are a human or animal athlete, preparing the body for the job at hand will produce better results, and…

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Back to School Brain Games with Canine Einstein!

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Brain Games with Canine Einstein Follow Canine Einstein in these Brain Game exercises and have FUN sharpening the mind of your dog genius! Grab your FitPAWS® Products (Paw Pods and Training Targets) download the following pics, print them, and follow…

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Top Five Reasons To Hire A Canine Fitness Expert

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When it comes to starting a canine fitness program, often times people struggle with where to begin. What kind of equipment do you buy? What exercises are right for your dog? How often should you exercise? What happens if your…

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Posted in Canine Rehab, Education, Fitness For The Family Pet, FitPAWS How To, FitPAWS® Community, Guest Writer

Your Dogs Behavior and Exercise

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This month is National Canine Fitness Month!  Exercise is so important for your canine for so many reasons and behavior is one of those reasons! Have you ever had that moment when you questioned taking your dog for a walk…

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Exercise as a means to strengthen the human-canine bond

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The human animal bond dates back for centuries. From the horses that helped plow our fields to the cats that took care of the mice and rat populations in our communities, we have co-existed with animals, and built a symbiotic…

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Now Where Did I Bury That Bone?

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The effects of exercise on memory. Memory can be defined as the process of encoding, storing and retrieving useful information from our environment (Snigdha, Riveram Milgram, & Cotman, 2014). We’ve all experienced a lapse in memory, whether it was forgetting…

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Can Exercise Really Make Your Dog Smarter?

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The effects of exercise on neural pathways in the brain including plasticity and neurogenesis. Most of us are familiar with the physical benefits of exercise such as weight loss, endurance, lowered risk of disease, or increased muscles mass. But, many…

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Posted in Education, Fitness For The Family Pet, FitPAWS® Community, FitPAWS® News, Guest Writer

Camddwr Canine, LTD & FitPAWS® Bring Canine Conditioning to Crufts

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Ann Harmes Owner, Camddwr Canine, LTD sales@camddwrcanine.co.uk Camddwr Canine, LTD & FitPAWS® Bring Canine Conditioning to Crufts FitPAWS Empowers Attendees to Improve Canine Performance In & Out of the Ring

Posted in Education, FitPAWS How To, FitPAWS® Community, Master Trainer

The Certified Canine Fitness Trainer Program (CCFT)

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The Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) course developed by the University of Tennessee and FitPAWS® provides students with the essential qualifications and tools to become an effective university credentialed Canine Fitness Trainer.

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Canine Strength Exercise – Sit To Stand

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Sit to Stand is a strengthening exercise that can also be used as a warm up activity.This exercise will help warm up and prepare the muscles, joints and connective tissues for the challenges of many activities from running to agility.…

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