The full build up training timeline for you and your dog is 48 consecutive weeks.  Each program is broke down into 4 levels of trained skill; foundation, level 1, level 2 and level 3. 

Each level is 12 weeks of training.  Foundation level is where all dogs teams begin. Level 3 is the highest level possible.  This applies all electives listed under Athletic Family Dog Program (AFD) is also known as Canine Fitness Obedience.

Main AFD: Athletic Family Dog and Handler Training Program 

Open to all dogs pure or mixed breed who are over the age of 6mos, vaccinated, de-wormed and on flea preventive and healthy.

You must have the ability to keep a schedule, text and email me.  You will be training and handling your own dog from start to finish.

Long term training with any dog is 12 - 48 weeks/private sessions. You can train one level at a time. 

Short term training is offered in person as workshops or single session/consulting.

I will help you overtime determine which obedience fitness exercises are useful for you. Fitness evolution by nature is dynamic and personal. Please go to my blog.

We will work in your home gym, my studio and outdoor field work.

No experience is required; however, you and your dog should be familiar with my self start guides. The fitness gear is listed and I will teach you how to use the gear. I do not offer injury or rehab work.

My goal is to help you develop daily workouts that you and your dog can do at home together. 

Fitness training profile is part of main AFD and Practical Protection long term programs.

I also offer separate short term fitness training for all working dogs and pets who are handled by all types of people.

No.  You can train one level at a time.  There are 4 levels of skill trained.  You begin with foundation level.  When complete you move up to level 1, then 2 and then 3. 

Each level is offered separately to allow you to train at your pace and skill level.

If you are not interested in training the program.  Which has fixed curriculum, timelines and sessions gearing you towards your long term training goals, you would look at short term training via workshops and consulting page.

Pick your training program and fill out the form found on request in person training.

You may also see our in person dog & handler training workshops available.

Downloadable PDFs for training programs full version