The Workout Book For Dogs
A Complete Guide To Fitness Training
Carmen Hertier & Sandra Rutz
This book, devoted to canine fitness, is the true friend of all those who care about their dog’s physical welfare.
Carmen Hertier, a canine fitness instructor specialising in clicker training, and Sandra Rutz, a qualified physiotherapist and osteopath, who specialises in developing therapies for sports dogs, have devised a series of targeted exercises that take the mystery out of fitness training.
They look at different parts of the body, and provide progressive exercises that address the core areas of strength, relaxation, co-ordination, flexibility and tactile awareness. This allows handlers to pick out the exercises that are most suitable for their dogs.
The authors make use of a wide range of fitness equipment to facilitate the exercises, giving specific training guidance to ensure the dog is happy to co-operate. Importantly, the exercises are graded as ‘basic’, ‘advanced’ and ‘professional’ so handlers do not run the risk of progressing too quickly, pushing the dog beyond his physical capabilities.
Aimed at sports dogs who need to maintain peak fitness, dogs recovering from injury or from surgery, and older dogs who will benefit from gentle physical exercise, The Workout Book For Dogs provides handlers with everything they need to know, and makes sure that dogs see fitness training as a positive and enjoyable experience.
Amazon Reviews
“This book is great! Wonderful step by step guides and photo to give you help on how to do each activity. Found the instructions very easy to follow. Would highly recommend for any dog owner wishing to keep their dog in tip top shape.” Ally Touret
204 pages 200 illustrations
