Bench work class

Trainer: Ann Harmes
Duration: 6 weeks between 18-08-2018 and 20-10-2018
Launch: Currently Running

Course Details

This class will work on correct form in all positions providing a front limb/ hind limb and core body workout which is easy to progress for all active dogs. 

We will work on strength, shoulder stability, abduction, lateral work and also the correct form in transitions. 

Learn how to connect with your dog through foundation moves which will help prevent injury and increase flexibility , muscle tone and strength in your dog.

please note for clarification purposes the sit pretty position performed in the promotional video is not taught in this class - this is an advanced exercise and will not be covered here aside from discussion 

all dogs must be a minimum of 12 months of age and injury free. Please contact us if your dog has an underlying medical condition or is receiving medical assistance before signing up

Equipment required

1 x aerobic bench  or similar 4 foot min in length 

About Ann Harmes

My name is Ann Harmes and I am a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer/ and Master Trainer and also the Managing Director of Camdwr Canine Ltd

Here at Camddwr,We host and run many events here at our home in North Wales situated in a beautiful setting with some amazing  training facilities. 

I am very fortunate to have worked with some of the very best practitioners in the world whilst hosting Canine Conditioning Seminars here in the UK including the FitPaWS Master Trainer Live Lab. 

Together with my experience as an agility handler for some 25 years, I am grateful to be able to encompass those skills and knowledge to support canine athletes in their quest for Fitness and injury prevention. 

I hope you can join us!

Course Classes

Bench work week 1 - (Closed)

hello all and welcome to the bench class:

we will be focusing on specific skills and work with the bench over a 6 week period. 

Please all introduce yourselves in the forum and we will be ready to go! 

Week1

whynuse a bench?

platform training adds an new dimension to your training! 

By providing a boundary for your dog to work on- you will be awakening many  opportunities for proprioception to be enhanced. 

Limb awareness is greatly enhanced through the use of platforms- it provides a boundary for your dog to think about its body and foot placement in a different way than on the floor. You will see clearer form from your dog, and more effort to consider posture. 

Good form is the key to correct muscle engagement and body awareness-

just by using a simple platform you can encourage your dog to work correctly and your results in terms of balance and limb ontrol will be imporoved.

 

Form 

form is key to success! 

We will talk a lot about form during the course- essentially we need limbs to track forward and be in symmetry. Back neutral and flat ( not roached) and stifles tucked in neatly for tuck sits. The head should be tracking forward and not looking up! 

Equipment 

ensure your bench is long enough for your dog- a bench that is too short will restrict posture and may cause reaching. Ideally a 4 ft bench is fine.

please ensure your bench has a non slip top and that the surface under the bench is also suitable - ie carpet or grass or sand or use a yoga mat. 

 

youmwill receive 4 risers with your bench - we will use these to create incline and decline and also use for other exercises on the course. 

Key areas

Week 1 will focus on the tuck sit and rock back sit and the folding down and stand - and the importance of form. 

Week2 - (Closed)

Down to stand to down

tuck sit to stand

Week 3 - (Closed)

Week 3 

looking at several new elements

reverse and rear foot targets

tight left and right circles

give a paw in stand

fitness test elements

Week4 - (Closed)

week 4 is your roll over week to enable catch up and consolidation of your training

also start to build an exercise plan to combine some of the skills you have learnt.

 

Week 5 - (Closed)

This week we will be looking at some progression steps of the foundation exercises covered

Class 6 - (Closed)

Class 6 bench