What are students saying about Pawsitive Performance?
KK, Germany
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JC, USA
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RS, Switzerland
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MF, Finland
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MF, Finland
I registered as auditor in Bobbie's class, The Engima of the Iliopsoas, out of pure interest. I didn't think I had a dog with a Psoas problem, even though my dog had started to move with a shortened rear movement some months earlier. He was checkby our regular Physiotherapist, who noted some lack of muscle mass in the rear, but nothing significantly different from his earlier check ups, he also checked ok for the Iliopsoas. He got some treatments, and got a bit better, but not good. when the class began I started to see similarities between my dog's movements and the descriptions in class, and in spite of him not having a diagnosis of Iliopsoas injury, I started to do the exercises and stretches suggested in class with him. It turned out to be teh key to gt him going again. He started to use his rear end in a much better way, and with better movements he was able to do a lot of things that earlier on had been very hard for him, which again made him use his rear more. The best thing is that he is not only moving much better, he is also a much happier dog now, when the problems that for months were undetected has been sorted out. for me this proves that you can never learn to much, and even things you don't think will be immediate help can turn into real eye openers!
KK, Germany
LOVE the pace of the class. LOVE the precise feedback. LOVE your positive attitude towards us. It is VERY encouraging. The information coming every week is excellent.
NR, USA
I am auditing your class and am impressed daily by the time, attention and positive support you give each participant. I am getting a lot from the class and much appreciate all you share. Teaching on line is challenging, can not just show someone a gesture, etc. you do a great job.
JC, USA
Bobbie presents a wealth of information each week in her K9 Conditioning Class. I really appreciate how she puts each exercise into context. Explaining the specific area the exercise helps to strengthen and how that area relates to our dogs overall performance. Then providing detailed instructions on how to do the exercises, breaking them down into smaller steps and including video examples and PDF summaries.
The detailed and prompt feedback that Bobbie provides on my K9 Conditioning homework videos has been invaluable. She is able to clearly communicate when we have correctly, or incorrectly, executed the exercises – and provides several training suggestions to help us meet any challenges that come up along the way.
I really like the pace of the K9 Conditioning class. It’s flexible enough to allow me to spend additional time on the exercises that are more challenging, without feeling left behind. And I can adjust when I submit my homework to accommodate my work and agility trial schedule
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Bianca Shaw, DVM Back on Track Rehabilitation Center
Bobbie brings specific knowledge of the needs of athletic dogs, as well as an understanding of the imperfections inherent in each individual. She works with human-dog teams to improve the bond and engender deeper trust and a working relationship. I have heard from many of my clients about the fun they had, but also how they learned more about core body strength. This, even from owners of dogs with back issues (when they took another dog to Bobbie), when I have spent months, years even, on core strength, but not to the extent, and not with as challenging of exercises. Bobbie teaches the physical education aspect, or sports training.
Her class is a wonderful introduction to normal body mechanics. Technicians and veterinarians get so little information on how to develop and maintain “normal” and yet we see young animals every day. My job would be much easier if owners were primed to think about appropriate body mechanics and awareness with their pets’ activities. If I had the time, I would run a course of preventative conditioning for imperfect conformation to coincide with Bobbie’s course.
Judi James, KPA-CTP Owner of My Dogs Gym & Training Center
I have been involved with dogs and horses in performance sports since being a teenager. My Rottweiler, Greta, suffered from a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament. While the veterinarians involved with my dogs care provided a review of exercises to do after a rest period, the dog’s injury prohibited a physical demonstration of the therapy. Bobbie not only provided a great description and explanation, she demonstrated each exercise with her own dogs, then instructed me as I tried the exercises with my dog. Bobbie explained what muscles were involved in each exercise, and put both the dog and myself at ease during each session. I have since employed what I learned to my other 3 dogs who are active in agility and obedience for exercise when weather is bad with great results
Margie Vincent-Robers, Owner of PetUtopia
I have personally taken the Core Strengthening class with my 9 year old Lab, Jake. Jake has severe hip dysplasia. Bobbie took great care to teach us the proper movements to improve his muscle tone, and prevent injury. I have recently took Jake in for a check up with his orthopedic surgeon. The surgeon was pleased with Jake’s muscle tone, and how well he’s doing. I explained the exercises we learned to keep his core and hip muscles toned. He was very impressed, and had never heard of this type of specific conditioning exercises.
Heather Toland, CVT, MAEE, Director for Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program
I had both my Labrador Retrievers participate in the workshop that Bobbie Taught for Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education program participants. Both dogs, one seven and the other two yeas of age, are quite physically fit and enjoy new challenges. We have practiced the exercises demonstrated during class at home with positive results. I believe this type of exercises program is beneficial for both mental and physical well-being. The exercise also provides an excellent opportunity for handler and their dogs to work on developing mutual trust through physically challenging exercises.
MF, Finland
I registered as auditor in Bobbie's class, The Engima of the Iliopsoas, out of pure interest. I didn't think I had a dog with a Psoas problem, even though my dog had started to move with a shortened rear movement some months earlier. He was checkby our regular Physiotherapist, who noted some lack of muscle mass in the rear, but nothing significantly different from his earlier check ups, he also checked ok for the Iliopsoas. He got some treatments, and got a bit better, but not good. when the class began I started to see similarities between my dog's movements and the descriptions in class, and in spite of him not having a diagnosis of Iliopsoas injury, I started to do the exercises and stretches suggested in class with him. It turned out to be teh key to gt him going again. He started to use his rear end in a much better way, and with better movements he was able to do a lot of things that earlier on had been very hard for him, which again made him use his rear more. The best thing is that he is not only moving much better, he is also a much happier dog now, when the problems that for months were undetected has been sorted out. for me this proves that you can never learn to much, and even things you don't think will be immediate help can turn into real eye openers!
KK, Germany
LOVE the pace of the class. LOVE the precise feedback. LOVE your positive attitude towards us. It is VERY encouraging. The information coming every week is excellent.
NR, USA
I am auditing your class and am impressed daily by the time, attention and positive support you give each participant. I am getting a lot from the class and much appreciate all you share. Teaching on line is challenging, can not just show someone a gesture, etc. you do a great job.
JC, USA
Bobbie presents a wealth of information each week in her K9 Conditioning Class. I really appreciate how she puts each exercise into context. Explaining the specific area the exercise helps to strengthen and how that area relates to our dogs overall performance. Then providing detailed instructions on how to do the exercises, breaking them down into smaller steps and including video examples and PDF summaries.
The detailed and prompt feedback that Bobbie provides on my K9 Conditioning homework videos has been invaluable. She is able to clearly communicate when we have correctly, or incorrectly, executed the exercises – and provides several training suggestions to help us meet any challenges that come up along the way.
I really like the pace of the K9 Conditioning class. It’s flexible enough to allow me to spend additional time on the exercises that are more challenging, without feeling left behind. And I can adjust when I submit my homework to accommodate my work and agility trial schedule
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Bianca Shaw, DVM Back on Track Rehabilitation Center
Bobbie brings specific knowledge of the needs of athletic dogs, as well as an understanding of the imperfections inherent in each individual. She works with human-dog teams to improve the bond and engender deeper trust and a working relationship. I have heard from many of my clients about the fun they had, but also how they learned more about core body strength. This, even from owners of dogs with back issues (when they took another dog to Bobbie), when I have spent months, years even, on core strength, but not to the extent, and not with as challenging of exercises. Bobbie teaches the physical education aspect, or sports training.
Her class is a wonderful introduction to normal body mechanics. Technicians and veterinarians get so little information on how to develop and maintain “normal” and yet we see young animals every day. My job would be much easier if owners were primed to think about appropriate body mechanics and awareness with their pets’ activities. If I had the time, I would run a course of preventative conditioning for imperfect conformation to coincide with Bobbie’s course.
Judi James, KPA-CTP Owner of My Dogs Gym & Training Center
I have been involved with dogs and horses in performance sports since being a teenager. My Rottweiler, Greta, suffered from a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament. While the veterinarians involved with my dogs care provided a review of exercises to do after a rest period, the dog’s injury prohibited a physical demonstration of the therapy. Bobbie not only provided a great description and explanation, she demonstrated each exercise with her own dogs, then instructed me as I tried the exercises with my dog. Bobbie explained what muscles were involved in each exercise, and put both the dog and myself at ease during each session. I have since employed what I learned to my other 3 dogs who are active in agility and obedience for exercise when weather is bad with great results
Margie Vincent-Robers, Owner of PetUtopia
I have personally taken the Core Strengthening class with my 9 year old Lab, Jake. Jake has severe hip dysplasia. Bobbie took great care to teach us the proper movements to improve his muscle tone, and prevent injury. I have recently took Jake in for a check up with his orthopedic surgeon. The surgeon was pleased with Jake’s muscle tone, and how well he’s doing. I explained the exercises we learned to keep his core and hip muscles toned. He was very impressed, and had never heard of this type of specific conditioning exercises.
Heather Toland, CVT, MAEE, Director for Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education Program
I had both my Labrador Retrievers participate in the workshop that Bobbie Taught for Dove Lewis Animal Assisted Therapy and Education program participants. Both dogs, one seven and the other two yeas of age, are quite physically fit and enjoy new challenges. We have practiced the exercises demonstrated during class at home with positive results. I believe this type of exercises program is beneficial for both mental and physical well-being. The exercise also provides an excellent opportunity for handler and their dogs to work on developing mutual trust through physically challenging exercises.