This self-guided, step-by-step course is designed to teach you the necessary canine fitness foundation exercises and skills to improve your dog's health, fitness, and sport performance.
It is designed for active dogs or canine athletes of ANY age and includes 25 foundation exercises to improve core, strength, body awareness, flexibility, and endurance plus bonus materials. You will learn all of these necessary foundation exercises using Carolyn's unique layered approach to training canine fitness which will help you get quicker results in LESS time!
Each exercise includes
- Detailed written instructions and video demonstrations
- A flashcard that provides key training tips for that exercise and what area of the body it targets
- An exercise template listing exercise criteria needed prior to adding challenges to that particular exercise
- A 5-10-minute training video of the common mistakes owners make when completing that particular exercise
You can start this self-study course whenever you like. It includes 5 modules that you can complete at your own pace. There are no fixed deadlines or due dates.
What is included with your purchase?
- Access to all course materials on both mobile devices and your computer
- Downloadable content for off-line access when you're out training
- No expiring content—you can go back any time to read and watch lessons. There is no time limit.
Prerequisites
- Dog can be any age; work through the levels of each exercise based on your dog's ability. Each exercise has multiple levels (Level 1 – easiest; Level 3-4 – more difficult)
- Health Disclaimer: the course is designed for the healthy dog!
Equipment and space needed
Ideally, you have the equipment below, but if not, there is a list of household items that can be used as alternatives to specific canine fitness equipment (we don't want equipment to keep you from participating in canine fitness!)
- 4-foot plank or aerobic step
- 1-2 foam balance pads
- 1-2 pieces of unstable equipment (such as K9FITbone or balance discs)
- 8' x 8' working area indoors; flooring should have good traction (not linoleum or hardwood)
How do I access my Learning Center purchase?
After you complete your purchase using your credit card or PayPal, you will receive 2 email confirmations: the first is a receipt acknowledging that your order has been received and the second email contains the link for your Clean Run Learning Center program. Just click on the link in the email to complete enrollment. If you already have a Learning Center account, then you will go directly to your educational program. If you do not, then you will enter your email address and a password to use for this Learning Center program and any future ones your purchase. Please be aware that this is a separate account you are establishing on https://cleanrunonline.com/home and it is not the same as your Clean Run website account (although you can use the same email and password for both accounts).
If you have a Clean Run website account, then you can also access your program at anytime by signing in at cleanrun.com and selecting Classes/Webinars from the My Account menu.
Refund Policy
Please be aware that there are no refunds for on-demand/self-study courses, on-demand lessons, or webinars.
We suggest that you read the information provided carefully before making your purchase. If you have any questions about whether the content is right for you, please email us.
Bonus Resources
Module 1: Conformation and Structure
- Symmetry and Balance Check
- Exercise 1: Front Paw Targeting
- Exercise 2: Hind Paw Targeting
- Exercise 3: Learning to Find Balance
- Exercise 4: Perch Work
- Exercise 5: Pivot Step Ups
Module 2: Introduction to the Importance of the Core
- Exercise 1: Sitting Endurance
- Exercise 2: Back Up
- Exercise 3: Extended Cavaletti
- Exercise 4: Kick Back Stand
- Exercise 5: Tuck Sit with Front Paws Elevated
Module 3: Strength Introduction
- Exercise 1: Rock Back Sit
- Exercise 2: Sphinx Down
- Exercise 3: Tuck Sit Up and onto an Object
- Exercise 4: Reverse Perch Work
- Exercise 5: Cookie Toss Challenge
Module 4: Flexibility Introduction
- Exercise 1: Sidestepping
- Exercise 2: Cone Wrapping
- Exercise 3: Tight Plank Turns
- Exercise 4: Leg Wrapping
- Exercise 5: Static Standing with Head Movements
Module 5: Balance
- Exercise 1: VITO Game
- Exercise 2: Standing Endurance
- Exercise 3: High Fives
- Exercise 4: Run and Find Balance
- Exercise 5: Plank Running
"This course provided many of the missing links in my foundation training. It breaks things down and fine-tunes posturing, reward placement, and mechanics. FGU should be a mandatory pre-requisite to higher-level canine fitness courses/exercises. Thank you for your attention to the details." —Jan Vlasak
"This course was everything I always knew I wanted but never had before getting started with canine conditioning! I learned so much about dog training for canine conditioning, and I am grateful to have this course to reference back to as I layer on complexity." —Bridget Woodrow
"I've taken some canine conditioning classes but always seemed stuck in the same places. Carolyn has provided in-depth details on how to train for each exercise. I now know what to look for in my dog's form and the mechanics to make necessary corrections. I genuinely love the progress we made in this class." —Liana Hsu
"I am so impressed with the From the Ground Up course. This course is packed with helpful, informative, step-by-step instructions on conditioning exercises, and the best thing is that completing each module is fun for both of us. I have taken many online courses, and this is one I will retake again and again for the lifetime of my dog, adding new challenges as he improves his skills. Thank you, Carolyn." —Pat Vokes
"This program encouraged me to be more aware of my training skills; it helped me improve my handler mechanics and provided a fun way for my dog and me to learn together. Carolyn provides a tremendous wealth of knowledge and expertise, and I am a much better handler and training partner since working through the program." —Kathleen King
"I cannot say enough about the level of detail and the training tips. They made so much sense and helped me advance what my dog was doing, and I knew it was correct. No vague statements like 'achieve a balanced position.' It was super clear about what the correct position was. I never felt pressure to move on once we were ready." —Tara Smith
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