WW604 Jul 12 - Bend and Stretch: Flexibility, Mobility and Stretching (REPEAT)
Flexibility can be a true game-changer for sports dogs, influencing everything from stride length and jumping ability to turning speed and overall resilience. Like many aspects of canine fitness, it sits on a spectrum: too much flexibility may reduce joint stability and increase the risk of injury, while too little can limit movement efficiency and prevent dogs from performing the skills required in their sport. Notably, a sudden change—whether an increase or decrease in flexibility—can be an early warning sign that something isn’t quite right physically, making regular monitoring an important part of responsible training.
Workshop Details
Flexibility can be a true game-changer for sports dogs, influencing everything from stride length and jumping ability to turning speed and overall resilience. Like many aspects of canine fitness, it sits on a spectrum: too much flexibility may reduce joint stability and increase the risk of injury, while too little can limit movement efficiency and prevent dogs from performing the skills required in their sport. Notably, a sudden change—whether an increase or decrease in flexibility—can be an early warning sign that something isn’t quite right physically, making regular monitoring an important part of responsible training.
In this workshop, we’ll take a practical and informed approach to understanding your dog’s flexibility. You’ll learn how to assess range of motion safely and effectively, gaining insight into what is normal for your individual dog and how to spot potential red flags. We’ll explore the key differences between passive stretching (where an external force moves the joint) and active stretching (where the dog controls the movement), including when and why each method might be appropriate.
From there, we’ll guide you through a variety of hands-on active stretching exercises designed to support mobility, enhance performance, and promote long-term soundness. Each exercise will be demonstrated with attention to correct technique, timing, and progression, so you can confidently incorporate them into your dog’s routine.
Please note that all participating dogs must have prior clearance to engage in fitness training, as this workshop is intended for dogs who are physically prepared for structured conditioning work.
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Kelly Daniel (She/her) is a learning and dog training addict. She has been training and competing with her dogs (of various shapes and forms) for around 15 years ...
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