See schedule for  New Workshops
"K9 Stretching"

AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE LESSONS and HYDROTHERAPY
at Newberg Canine Rehab.  Call/email to set appointment
Bobbie Lyons
503-329-1235
pawsitiveperformance@yahoo.com
Do you want a private core strengthening
body awareness lesson.  (packages available)
 Please contact me via email or phone listed above.
 
Classes / Workshops
Offered
 About Bobbie Lyons
 Why Core Strengthening &
Body Awareness
 Class Schedule
Lexi Dog Lake Oswego
Classes Running 5 weeks  Sept 12 - Oct 10
Foundation Agility- 3:30
Fun Tricks and Focus - 4:45

PetUtopia
5 weeks Sept 12-October 10
Get in Shape With your DOG 6:30

Dog Days
 K9 Stretching Workshop
10-11:30 am 9/18/2010


 Core Workshops
Several in the works for this Fall, stay tuned.



Physical Therapy/Rehab/Hydrotherapy
Robin Pelletier, MPT, CCRT
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Rubi Sullivan - Heal Animal Massage Therapy
Back on Track Vet. Rehab Center-Ptld
**Newberg Canine Rehab Center**


Self & Assisted Heated Swimming
Wet Dog Wellness Center
Unsinkable Dogs- Ridgefield, WA



Additional Trainer Resources
Control Unleashed - Rosemarie Stein
Behave -Family Dog (Obed), Reactive Rover
Denise Mullinex Aggression, reactivity, privates
Jessica Bake - A Dog Gone Good Place
Puppy Socialization, Manners I & II

Agility Training
Columbia Agiltiy Team
Oregon School for Clever Dogs

I have a strong desire to help others create a working relationship with their dogs. The exercises, behaviors and tricks that I teach in class help to strengthen your dog as well create a stronger bond. It is my belief that dogs are not here to "please" us as many would say, but that we have to earn their respect and teach them how fun learning can be.

My students come from all walks of life. I have taught competitors in Agility, Flyball, Dock diving, Herding, Schutzhund, French Ring, Obedience, Rally, Disc Dog Freestyle as well as people who just want fun things to do with their dog. I have taught dogs with hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, knee and hip injuries etc. The benefits of core strengthening and body awareness are immeasurable.


Fostering dogs for Oregon Friends of Sheltered Animals gave me experience dealing with many types of dogs and behavioral problems. Working on house manners, leash walking, aggression, and many other issues to them get ready for adoption. My three boys are all from rescue and have come with their own set of behaviors or fears to overcome.

My three dogs and I have been training in agility for six years. During that time, I have helped teach many foundation agility classes for Columbia Agility Team as well as gained the experience required to title a dog in agility. In addition, training rescue dogs with reactive issues and my own reactive dogs has given me the knowledge to help others with similar areas of difficulties.

Having touched the lives of many sheltered animals as well as my own rescue dogs, it is truly an honor to help a troubled dog/handler find their way to a better life
Core strengthening exercises are invaluable to the performance and overall health of our dogs. Whether you have a performance dog or a ball chaser, having good core strength and body awareness will decrease the chance of injury.

One of my dogs has a very poor jumping style and was knocking bars regularly in agility. A year or so into his training, I found that his hips were out of alignment and his pelvis is rotated forward causing him to be unable to fully extend his hind legs. In addition, his lumbar area was rock hard and allowed for very little movement in his back.

At this point I spent my spare time learning about acupressure, massage and core strengthening. It took months working with Force to improve his mobility with a massage/acupressure treatment every other day at home and several trips to the Osteopath.  Still today at six years old we do exercises  everyday to encourage his hips to move independently and to improve his flexibility.

His jumping improved dramatically and he has increased his strength and flexibility. Because his hips were out of alignment for so long he is still prone to injury and poor habits. Consistent exercises and stretching has strengthened his hips, shoulders, back, hind legs and abs. Over his lifetime, this will help prevent him from having long term hip issues and decrease the chance of further injury. This situation has turned my focus to core strengthening and better body awareness.


Photo by Rebecca R. Cheney of Chitchat Images
chitchatimages@comcast.net or 503-913-1490
*New* Workshop Descriptions
 On the Ball/Body Strength & Awareness
 Class Descriptions
K9 Stretching
All dogs  should be stretched 3 times a week to prevent injury and encourage muscle strength and growth.  This workshop will teach you how to safely stretch your dog from head to toe.  Once you and your dog have practiced stretching, it wil be a great relaxing and bonding experience for you both.  If you are competing in dog sports, or have a frisbee or ball chaser this workshop will greatly benefit your dog.  If you have a dog that has had a previous  injury, this workshop will be  invaluable to your dogs ability to regain muscle, strength and balance.






***UNDER CONSTRUCTION***
MORE PHOTOS COMING SOON
Using the Theraball to strengthen and exercise your dog is a fun and entertaining way to build a strong relationship. We all need fun things to do with our dogs, especially with the rainy season and the hot Summer months and this is a great way to exercises their mind and body as well as strengthen their core muscles.

Get your ball at Fitball - discount code 10-PPFP gets you a 10% discount on your first order.

We will cover how to get your dog interested in the ball and how to get them ON it. A basic beginner workout will be demonstrated as well as an explanation of the benefits of muscle toning, balance, and over all stimulation that working with the Theraball can give your dog. In addition, using the Theraball can also increase the range of motion, flexibility, improves reflexes, and leads to increased muscle tone and endurance. 

We will also cover  Hind End Strengthening and Body Awareness that concentrates on core muscle strength and even distribution of weight. You will learn tricks and behaviors that will strengthen and better balance your dog to reduce the chance of injury. These exercises make them more aware of their feet so that they evenly distribute their weight. If done regularly over your dogs life, these exercises will increase muscle strength, balance and continue to mentally challenge your dog as you increase the difficulty of the exercises. This workshop could be one of the most important thing you ever do with your dog.* 		Work out with your DOG:
Come get fit and strengthen your dog too!!  In this class the handler will do exercises and cardio to increase strength and fitness and the dogs will do an exercises to improve body awareness, balance and strengh. I understand that there are different fitness levels and I have modifications for each exercise.  Come get your workout in and bond with your dog.


Fun Tricks and Focus
Learn using fun games and exercises to get your dog to focus on you. In this class you will learn fun tricks to keep your dog mentally stimulated as well as small things you can incorporate into your day to improve your dogs focus on you. Recalls are proofed as well as good stay/wait commands. If you are new to owning a dog or having trouble with focus in the ring during dog agility, obedience, rally etc. then this class will truly benefit you. 


Photos by Rebecca R. Cheney of Chitchat Images chitchatimages@comcast.net or 503-913-1490

Logo design by Sean McCann at The Bark Park
 *All class fees paid in advance in cash or check to Bobbie Lyons.   Credit card payment available through paypal invoice.  Thank you.

Bobbie Lyons pawsitiveperformance@yahoo.com 503-329-1235