WORK OUT WITH YOUR DOG at DOG DAYS in Vancouver
Sundays at 9am starting Feb 21-March 21st
and in Beaverton March 3rd at 7pm


Do you want to host your own Core Strengthening
and Body awareness Workshop?
Willing to travel, contact me for details.
Bobbie Lyons
503-329-1235
pawsitiveperformance@yahoo.com
See class descriptions below

Do you need help with your own fitness goals?  Do you want to be healthier?
Do you want to get toned and stronger?  PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Classes / Workshops
Offered
 About Bobbie Lyons
 Why Core Strengthening &
Body Awareness
Feb 2010 Schedule

Dog Days - Vanc
Feb 21 - March 21
Workout with your Dog -9am
Focus for Performance Dogs -10am

Lexi Dog Lake Oswego
Feb 21 - March 21
Focus on Me 12:Noon
Core Strength & Fun Tricks 1:30

Workshop
WORKOUT WITH YOUR DOG
Where: PetUtopa
When:  March 3rd 7pm-8:15pm
Cost:$20-if there is enough interest, we will offer more classes.  PetUtopia will be rearranged so that we have plenty of room.  Mats/exercises bands etc are provided.  Space is limited to 6 dog/hanlder teams

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









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 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 six months working with Force to correct his problems with a massage/acupressure treatment every other day at home and several trips to the Osteopath.

His jumping has 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 strengthening 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
Body Awareness Class Photos
 On the Ball/Body Strength & Awareness
 Class Descriptions


***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.

During the workshop I 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.

In this workshop we will also work on  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.


Focus On Me, Please
Learn using fun games and exercises to get your dog to focus on you. You will to teach your dog how important you are and encourage them to watch you during all kinds of distractions. Recalls are proofed as well as good stay/wait commands. This class was a big hit and everyone in class made huge progress. 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.  Exercises are also done with performance in mind so the exercises are ramped up for the experienced handlers.
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