Canine Conditioning Workshop

Gone To The Dogs presents:
CANINE STRUCTURE, MASSAGE & MOVEMENT WORKSHOP II

Featuring: Joanne Lang MCMT
Feb 23 & 24, 2008
Sat: 8:30–5 and Sun: 8:30-3:30
Gone To The Dogs - Kasilof, AK
See www.dogrepair.com for map

In this hands-on seminar learn more about canine muscular and skeletal structure as well as how this affects movement. You will learn to identify structural weaknesses and strengths in your dog that will help you identify when your dog is tired or weak and should not be exercised to help prevent injuries.  You will learn advanced exercises for improving your dog’s motion, balance and performance.

We will assess the structure of each attendee dog together and provide you with information on improving your dog’s specific structure, strength and performance.  We incorporate exercise equipment to stimulate your dog mentally and physically.  This will help your dog understand and use its body in a more balanced way. 

Although the focus is on athletic dogs, all dogs and owners can benefit from this seminar.  The exercises can: help puppies to establish correct movement patterns before they start athletic jobs, help your show dog shine in the ring and help you to bond with your non-athletic pet.

  • Learn to identify and prevent “soreness”
  • Expansion on previous education concerning structure and movement
  • Focus on the hind end
  • More on teaching your dog to move & drive from the rear
  • Learn how correct ground-work exercises can decrease potential joint stress and prevent injuries
  • How to build speed on a course
  • How to approach a course with your dog’s strengths and weaknesses in mind
  • Learn advanced exercises to balance your canine athlete
  • Review of Part I on Saturday morning for those who wish to review as well as any new attendees

Cost:
Seminar participant (limited to 15 people-1 dog per person) $175 for 2 days
A $50 deposit is required by January 1, 2008.  We accept VISA and MASTERCARD for the balance.  If seminar participants want lunch provided, there is an extra $15 cost.
For those who are interested, Joanne can be available for private sessions (by appointment) after the seminar.

Contact:
Please e-mail Laurie Cramer at laurie@dogrepair.com or call 907-260-4469 for reservation forms

Learn from an expert
Joanne has 19 years of experience in animal fitness, massaging and conditioning dogs and other performance animals.   Joanne’s exercise techniques can help you help prevent injuries and bring out the best in your PWD.

 Past participants have said: 
 “If you EVER have a chance to attend one of Joanne’s workshops, drop whatever you are doing and rush to attend!”

“I couldn't believe that working with us on exercises helped us learn so much about the exercises we want our dogs to do. You are amazing!!!”

“As always, the seminar was excellent!  I've already signed up for the 2008 seminar, just wish it were sooner.”

Printable Flyer (PDF)


The Lang Institute For Canine Massage & The Wichita Dog Training Club Presents: BEGINNING/ADVANCED EXERCISES FOR YOUR CANINE ATHLETE

With Joanne Lang, MCMT
September 6-7, 2008
Complete Information (PDF)

In this seminar we will expand on earlier seminars on canine skeletal and muscular structure. We will learn more about the different phases of exercise and how to get the most out of the time spent preparing your canine for competition. We will elaborate how to identify structural weaknesses and strengths. We will also identify when your dog is tired and weak should not be exercised to help prevent injuries. We will continue your education on correcting problems with your dog’s motion. You will also learn many more exercises for improving your dog’s structure, balance and performance that can be used at home and with agility equipment.

In the last seminar we learned how to assess the structure of your dog. The next seminar (September 2008) will provide you with information on improving your dog’s specific structure and performance. We will continue to incorporate exercise equipment to stimulate your dog mentally and physically. This will help your dog understand and use its body in a more balanced way. This will reduce potential injuries and improve your dog’s agility and willingness to perform. Our goal is to keep your canine athlete functioning at it’s best so you can participate in the sports you both enjoy.

One-on-one working session with Joanne Lang on learning your dog’s strengths and weaknesses.

  • Strengthen your dog’s core muscles
  • Condition stabilizing muscles to help hold joint positions
  • Teach your dog to move & drive from the rear
  • Build your dog’s body awareness
  • Learn additional exercises that will balance the canine athlete
  • Increase your canine’s desire to compete
  • Prolong your canine’s competitive career
  • Promote efficient use of your dog’s body
  • Reduce injuries
  • Increase agility, speed and strength

Learn from an expert
Joanne has 19 years of experience in animal fitness, massaging and conditioning dogs and other performance animals.   Joanne’s exercise techniques can help you help prevent injuries and bring out the best in your PWD.

 Past participants have said: 
 “If you EVER have a chance to attend one of Joanne’s workshops, drop whatever you are doing and rush to attend!”

“I couldn't believe that working with us on exercises helped us learn so much about the exercises we want our dogs to do. You are amazing!!!”

“As always, the seminar was excellent!  I've already signed up for the 2008 seminar, just wish it were sooner.”

Cost: Working Seminar Participant (limited to 15 people – 2 dogs per person) $150. Auditor (limited to 10 people-no dogs) $75. Send a non-refundable $50 along with the registration form below to reserve your spot. The remaining $100 for a working slot and $25 for an auditing slot must be mailed by September 1, 2008. Send form below with check made payable to WDTC to Vicki Schmidt, P.O. Box 184, Mulvane, KS 67110-0184. FMI: (316) 777-9151 or email seminars@wichitadogtraining.org Substitutions may be made at any time before the first day of the program. Confirmation, travel and lodging information will be mailed.

Printable Flyer (PDF)


The Lang Institute For Canine Massage & The Wichita Dog Training Club Presents: BEGINNING/ADVANCED EXERCISES FOR YOUR CANINE ATHLETE

With Joanne Lang, MCMT
November 8-9, 2008
Complete Information (PDF)

A unique workshop designed to help handlers condition their canine athletes for agility performance. 

At this hands-on seminar you will learn:

  • How to get your dog to engage its rear-end
  • How a dog’s body mechanics plays a role in exercise
  • Conditioning exercises for strengthening core muscles
  • How correct ground-work exercise will decrease joint stress and potential injuries

Learn from an expert
Joanne has 19 years of experience in animal fitness, massaging and conditioning dogs as well as other performance animals

Past participants have said: 
“If you EVER have a chance to attend one of Joanne’s workshops, drop whatever you are doing and rush to attend!”

“I couldn't believe that working with us on exercises helped us learn so much about the exercises we want our dogs to do. You are amazing!!!”

“As always, the seminar was excellent!  I've already signed up for the 2008 seminar, just wish it were sooner.”

Make this memorable experience part of your next canine symposium.

Call today for workshop details, videos and scheduling information 877-669-3929

Advanced Seminars in Canine Conditioning are available to participants who have taken the Beginning Seminar. More extensive conditioning exercises will be practiced in relation to theory of canine structure and movement.

 
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