K9 FIT CLUB - Lacombe

New Classes listed 👇
I've set up 2 Disengagement Games & Skills programs which have sold out immediately. If you are interested in getting on a waitlist for this program, please let me know.
🐾 NEW‼️ OSCK9 Scent Club Challenges
Our Scent Detection Level 1 (SD1) is now available!
This title includes 6 Wintergreen hides:
• 2 Interior
• 1 Distance
• 1 Container
• 1 Exterior
• 1 Vehicle
$60 + GST for all 6 searches
Each search is scored: Pass (Y/N)
If a search needs another attempt:
• You will not be told where the hide is
• You can try again the same day for $10 + GST per hide
• Or come back another day to complete any remaining searches at $10 + GST per hide
**We are currently designing ribbons for our new Challenge titles.
You are welcome to book now and complete your searches. Your title and ribbon will be awarded once they are ready.
👉 Message for booking instructions or ask questions

POST 4 Informative Series continued…

🐾🌿 Freework, Groundwork, and the Nervous System

Not all progress comes from doing more.

Some of the most meaningful changes in behavior happen when we intentionally slow things down 🧘‍♂️

This is where Freework and Groundwork fit into my work.

Both approaches invite dogs to move through space with less pressure and more choice. Instead of asking for performance, they allow the dog’s nervous system to gather information and organize the body at its own pace.

🐾 choice and autonomy
🐾 slow, methodical movement
🐾 time to process sensory input
🐾 opportunities to pause, investigate, or disengage

From a physiological standpoint, slow, intentional movement supports activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest, digestion, recovery, and regulation.

When the parasympathetic system is more available
muscle tone can soften
breathing becomes slower and deeper
posture becomes less braced
movement becomes more coordinated

🤔 This matters because the brain is constantly interpreting signals from the body.

A body that is tense, rushed, or braced sends the brain a message of urgency or threat.
A body that is moving slowly and with choice sends a different message.

👍 This is manageable.

Freework and Groundwork are not about teaching behaviors.
They are about changing the internal conditions under which behavior happens and creating optimum.

When the nervous system has space to downshift, dogs are better able to assess, think, and respond rather than react automatically.

This is why slowing down isn’t passive.
It’s foundational.

❓When things slow down for your dog, what changes do you notice in their body, movement, or behavior?

➡️ In the next post, I’ll explain why understanding people and their nervous systems has always been central to how I work ♾️

A great example of how foundational skills can be viewed through a much wider lens 🧠🐾

When LUNA’s dad shared that she’s had plenty of obedience training, it opened up an important conversation. Not about cues, but about how the body moves while performing them, and why that matters for wellness, longevity, and quality of life.

German Shepherds, along with several other breeds, are often predisposed to hip and lumbar challenges. Supporting these dogs means looking beyond whether a dog can sit or down, and paying attention to posture, weight distribution, movement patterns, and how the body organizes itself over time 💪

For young dogs like BO, this work builds proprioception early and helps pet parents learn what ideal form actually looks like. It also shows how small changes in how we ask for sit, down, and stand can influence balance, coordination, and healthy use of the whole body ⚖️

This isn’t about drilling positions.
It’s about building awareness, resilience, and foundations that support dogs across their lifetime 🐕✨

Strong foundations support dogs for life.

Want a high-energy, martial-arts–inspired workout you can do at home? 🥊🔥

I’ve recorded my Cardio Kick & Core class on Zoom and I am am offering it as a prerecorded video for anyone who isn’t local, can’t make my in-person classes, or prefers to work out on their own schedule.

This class is inspired by martial arts–style cardio training, combining:
• Boxing and kick combinations
• Athletic, music-driven movement
• Core-focused strength work
• Continuous flow that builds cardio fitness and coordination

It’s fast-paced, empowering, and fun, with options to adjust intensity as needed. You’ll move, sweat, and feel strong without needing equipment or prior experience.

This class is for you if:
• You enjoy kickboxing-style or athletic cardio workouts
• You want something more energizing than steady-state cardio
• You like music-driven movement with a strong, motivating flow
• You want to build cardio fitness, coordination, and core strength
• You prefer to work out at home, on your own schedule

It’s the same coaching style you’d get in my live classes, just on your own time and in your own space.

$15 CAD via e-transfer
I’ll email you your personal link so you can press play whenever it works for you 🥊

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, send me a message along with the email address you want the video sent to, and I’ll get you set up 💛

For personal use only. Please consult with your doctor prior to starting any new exercise program.

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