Classes/Seminars:
~Get Your Dog ON The Ball-Core Strengthening
Sat. Dec 13th, from 4 to 6 @ The Dog and Cat Spa
~Motivation/Drive/Self Control
~Foundation Agility
~Jump for Joy - Beginning jump exercises for fun or agility

Other Services:
~ Private Lessons: Behavior Modification, House
   Manners, Obedience

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

Class Description

Private Lessons

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Classes Offered:
About Me:
Why Core Strengthening

Classes are held at PetUtopia (Bvtn) and The Puppy Playhouse (Sherwood)

Core Strengthening with Fun Tricks
The Puppy Playhouse
Sun. 3pm
Jan 18-Feb 22, 2009
Foundation Agility
The PuppyPlayhouse
Sun. 4:15pm
Jan 18-Feb 22, 2009
Motivation/Drive/Control
The Puppy Playhouse
Sun. 5.30
Jan 18-Feb 22, 2009

On the Ball Seminar
PetUtopia
TBD Jan 2009

Email for addition information on schedule, location and cost.
Private Core Strengthening Lessons at $40 per hour


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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.



Fostering dogs for Oregon Friends of Sheltered Animals gave me experience dealing with many types of dogs and behavioral problems. We worked on house manners, leash walking, aggression, and many other issues to 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.

Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
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 will decrease the chance of injury and strengthen muscles that are very important to an active dog. These exercises also help rehabilitate muscles after an injury.

One of my dogs has a very poor jumping style and was knocking bars regularly. A year or so into his training, I found that his hips were out of alignment 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. Consistent core strengthening will strengthen his hips, shoulders, back 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 all the amazing benefits.

Check out The Active Canine store in Sherwood, the sporting goods store for dogs. They are carrying the theraballs for core strengthening, jumps, weaves, skijoring equipment, flyball etc.
Private Lessons
Get Your Dog ON The Ball
Core Strengthening and Fun Tricks Too!!!
$30-$50/hour**
Behavior Modification
Clicker Training
Unwanted Behaviors
FearAggression
Separation Anxiety
Unwanted Barking
Basic Manners
Leash Walking
Focus Work
Retrieving
GamesFun
Tricks
Core Strengthening
Foundation Agility
and Much More...

Additional Services:
Mid-day training
Mid-day walk
In-home boarding 		Using the Theraball to strengthen and exercise your dog is a fun and entertaining way to build a relationship with our dog. We all need fun things to do with our dogs, especially with the rainy season ahead and this is a great way to exercises their mind and body as well as strengthens their core muscles.

The seminar 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. Theraballs provided. Please come join us in GETTING YOUR DOG ON THE BALL. * 		Learn to use the Theraball and other props to increase muscle strength and add new fun exercises to your dog's routine. Learning these behaviors', works the dog's mind, body and helps build a stronger bond with your dog.







We will do core exercises in every class using different props and behaviors. In addition I will teach one FUN trick every week. Possible tricks are: jump thru a hoop, jump thru my arms, jump into my arms, weave thru my legs, turn right and left, wave, march crawl, bow dance, leave it, touch a target, turn out the light, blink, head down, raise paw, watch me, kisses, sit, down, situp, rollover etc.

Every dog will be accommodated. I will switch things up for the type of dogs we have in class and their capabilities. There are so many tricks to choose from, I can promise we will have fun.*
** Paid at the time of service. Thanks *All class fees paid in advance in cash or check to:
Bobbie Lyons

Thank you.

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