Introducing.... Bobbie Lyons (coming to NZ)!

Lisa Duff (Riverview K9's) and I are proud to bring Bobbie Lyons to New Zealand for the first time ever!

Bobbie Lyons (CCFT, KPA CTP, Cert CF) owns and operates Pawsitive Performance a dog training, fitness, and trick training business based in Portland in the United States. She runs in person and online lessons and workshops worldwide. She has recently started online courses in the new Bobbie Lyons Canine Campus. Bobbie is also one of the instructors in the hands-on portion of the CCFT program run through FitPaws and the University of Tennessee. She has written numerous articles and publications including the dog fitness chapter in Linda Mecklenburg's 'Mastering Jumping Skills Volume One', and numerous Clean Run articles. 

Lisa and I were very lucky to do a workshop with Bobbie in 2016 in the US, which started both our journeys into becoming certified canine fitness trainers.

I was then very lucky to have Bobbie again instruct me in my hands on lab in Tennessee for my CCFT qualification. We are very excited to have someone as experienced as Bobbie come to New Zealand, and be able to work hands-on with our dogs.

Workshops will occur over two days in the North Island (Morrinsville, Waikato) and the South Island (Canterbury).  The program and prices over the two days will be the same in the North Island to the South Island.  Please note that these workshops are 4.5 hours each, and will only be suitable for sound dogs with no recent injuries or major orthopedic issues, and adult dog who's growth plates have closed.

• Day 1AM: Beginning K9 conditioning and Warming up

In this workshop participants will be introduced to equipment, exercises, tricks, and stretches that increase range of motion, flexibility, reflexes, and improve muscle tone and endurance. The exercises are designed to reduce the risk of injury and increase balance, core strength, body awareness, and overall performance. This workshop is appropriate for dogs participating in any dog sports. 

• Day 1 PM: Shoulder injury prevention and weave strength

Shoulder instability and other shoulder issues are increasingly common in performance dogs. Learn some specific exercises that will not only help in the prevention of common injuries but also add specific strength essential in strong and smooth weave performance. 

• Day 2 AM: Psoas injury prevention and jump strength

Iliopsoas (hip flexor) and related lumbar spine issues are another common performance dog issue. Unfortunately, injury to the psoas muscle is also very difficult to diagnose, and rehab. So prevention is a much better option! This workshop is designed to add strength and stability to your dog's rear end, providing essential power for jump strength. 

• Day 2PM: Advanced program design and equipment combinations

In this 4.5 hour workshop attendees will be introduced to more advanced conditioning exercises, and equipment combinations will be explored. This workshop is geared towards dogs and handlers that have previous experience with canine conditioning, and have maintained an advanced level of fitness skills.  

Lisa and I would like to remind you that this would be an excellent opportunity to learn some fitness skills that would be excellent to incorporate into the agility club/class environment.  Remember that the NZ Agility Committee has the instructor grant available to subsidize workshops for club instructors (the form is here).

If you have any further questions, or would like to enquire about spots remaining please email: 

 - North Island: Kelly (hybriddogtraining@gmail.com)

 - South Island: Lisa (lisariverviewk9s@gmail.com)