Free 5-Day Email Course

Essential Warm-Up Guide for Sport & Working Dogs

Enhance Performance and Ensure Safety with Tailored Warm-Up Routines

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Why Join This Course?

Every competitive sport and working role demands peak performance from dogs, and just like human athletes, dogs need a tailored approach to warming up. This free 5-day email course delivers guidance on creating and implementing effective warm-up routines that increase performance and reduce the risk of injuries.

Reduce the risk of injury during training and competition

Improve your dog's physical readiness before activity

Learn how to tailor warm-ups to your dog’s needs

Support long-term health and performance for canine athletes

Start Improving Your Dog's Performance and minimize the risk of injury with these warm-up and cool-down strategies!

Get 5 days of warm-up tips and lessons in your inbox!

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What You'll Discover:

Day 1: Why Warm-Ups Are a Non-Negotiable for Sport & Working Dogs

Discover why proper warm-ups are crucial for your dog’s health and performance, backed by science and an understanding of canine athletes.

Day 2: Tailoring Warm-Ups to Fit Your Dog’s Needs

Gain techniques to evaluate your dog’s physical condition and tailor warm-ups that fit their unique needs and the demands of their activities.

Day 3: Customizing Warm-Ups to Your Job or Sport

Explore various warm-up exercises that align with specific canine sports and working roles, ensuring your dog is well-prepared.

Day 4: Monitoring & Fine-Tuning Your Warm-Up Routine

Understand how to observe and interpret your dog’s responses to warm-up routines, allowing for adjustments that increase effectiveness and safety.

Day 5: Cooling Down - The Essential Finish to Every Session

Discover the essential steps to properly cool down your dog after work or competition to ensure recovery and long-term well-being.

About Your Instructor

Erica C. Boling, PhD, is a former Associate Professor and founder of Northeast K9 Conditioning. Erica specializes in teaching sport and working dog handlers how to create peak performing, canine athletes through customized canine fitness programs. Erica is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT), Certified Canine Massage Provider, member of the United States Federation of Sleddog Sports (USFSS), and former member of their USA National Team. Additionally, she is a founding member of North Pocono Search, Rescue and Recovery. Erica’s direct involvement in SAR, narcotics detection, and protection/patrol work has solidified her as a vital resource in the field of canine operational training. Erica's strategic approach to canine fitness program design, founded on evidence-based practices and decades of experience, ensures that each training solution is not only grounded in proven principles but also precisely tailored to the unique needs of every canine-handler team.