{"product_id":"kyras-canine-conditioning-peak-performance-injury-prevention-coordination-flexibility-rehabilitation-9781631596711","title":"Kyra's Canine Conditioning: Peak Performance - Injury Prevention - Coordination - Flexibility - Rehabilitation","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKyra's Canine Conditioning\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to build on important life skills, such as confidence, strength, coordination, mental focus, and following directions. Featuring all new material, world-renowned trainer Kyra Sundance introduces activities that will strengthen each of these skills in your dog. Learn innovative ways to work with props, such as hoops, balls, FitPAWS inflatables, and Klimb pedestals.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through this book, you will: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to evaluate a dog's physiology, and develop and execute a customized conditioning plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquire the skills to improve a dog's fitness through five components: coordination, stamina, balance, strength, and flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove a dog's confidence, mental focus, and direction-following skills through targeted games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Physical fitness is just as important for dogs as it is for people. Keeping dogs fit and healthy can \u003cb\u003eincrease their lifespan\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003elimit vet visits\u003c\/b\u003e as they get older. It \u003cb\u003ereduces the risk of sports-related injury, joint problems, and arthritis\u003c\/b\u003e. Dogs who are conditioned and healthy tend to live \u003cb\u003ehappier and more playful lives\u003c\/b\u003e. A program of games and canine conditioning makes fitness fun for both you and your dog! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This program \u003cb\u003econditions dogs through a series of games\u003c\/b\u003e that are both a great physical foundation for dogs who want to pursue sports and a great way to easily condition dogs that are your average couch potato. Through these conditioning games, you will see a physical and mental transformation in your dog. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Thanks to the versatility of the games, \u003cb\u003e a dog of any age can improve their health and fitness\u003c\/b\u003e. Puppies can benefit from the coordination, confidence, and mental focus games while elderly dogs can work on their strength, balance, and direction-following skills. There is \u003cb\u003esomething for every owner and every dog\u003c\/b\u003e. These games challenge your dog to experiment with different ideas to accomplish a goal. Your dog will get the exercise they need while \u003cb\u003ebuilding stamina\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebalance\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehind end coordination\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emental focus\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eimproving their overall athletic skills\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Working cooperatively with your dog in a positive way will be a wonderful bonding experience, and \u003cb\u003eyour dog will bask in your attention and pride in him\u003c\/b\u003e. This book will educate you on dog physiology, and ways to stretch and condition a dog, but it is not meant as a replacement for veterinary advice or diagnosis. Understand the boundaries of your role as a coach, and refer dogs to the proper medical and professional specialists when needed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso by Kyra Sundance\u003c\/b\u003e, learn to do even more with your dog with: \u003ci\u003e101 Dog Tricks\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Dog Tricks and Training Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e51 Puppy Tricks\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e10-Minute Dog Training Games\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003e101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eDog Training 101\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Joy of Dog Training\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKyra Sundance\u003c\/b\u003e is a world-renowned dog trainer, lecturer, and internationally best-selling author of \u003ci\u003e101 Dog Tricks: Step by Step Activities to Engage, Challenge, and Bond with Your Dog\u003c\/i\u003e. With over a million copies in print, Kyra's award-winning books, kits, and videos have inspired dog owners worldwide to develop fun and rewarding relationships with their dogs. Her other books include \u003ci\u003eDog Training 101\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Joy of Dog Training, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dog Tricks and Training Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKyra's Canine Conditioning\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e51 Puppy Tricks\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e10-Minute Dog Training Games\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Pocket Guide to Dog Tricks\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e 101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoned through decades of professional experience, Kyra's easy step-by-step training methods are the most effective and humane way to train. Her positive methods foster confident, happy dogs who are motivated to do the right thing, rather than fearful of making a mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs professional performers, Kyra and her Weimaraners starred in shows for the king of Morocco, Disney's Hollywood stage shows, circuses, NBA halftime shows, on \u003ci\u003eThe Tonight Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Ellen DeGeneres Show\u003c\/i\u003e, Animal Planet, in movies, and in their own television series. Kyra is a professional set trainer for movie dogs, and is nationally ranked in competitive dog sports. She presents workshops around the world on dog tricks and canine conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKyra is CEO of \"Do More With Your Dog!\" trick dog titling organization; the \"National Trick Dog championships\"; and Chair of the \"Trick Dog Expo.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKyra lives in Lancaster, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51346370134290,"sku":"9781631596711","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_57a844a3-d3f1-41a4-82b9-992583f6c3f1.jpg?v=1749042661","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kyras-canine-conditioning-peak-performance-injury-prevention-coordination-flexibility-rehabilitation-9781631596711","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}