A lovely Vet just posted this in my other Community, the Canine Advocates. 💖 This comment came in after the challenge and I have read it three times. "Mickey’s rehab appointment made me think of last week’s challenge Mickey, my border collie, has an iliopsoas injury, so he’s out for at least 3 weeks and we’re in rehab mode. At his appointment, our practitioner talked with me about some core exercises and it immediately made me think of the core challenge here last week. This is the third dog I've had with injuries that made us pause or stop doing agility. ugh! As it happens, I also want to do agility with Violet, our 1 1/2 year old Aussie rescue, but I know I need to get her in shape. I wish I had done your challenge with her, but I was overwhelmed with other things and I didn’t do it. I think I have a sinus infection and our refrigerator broke... you know... life! Anyways, I do realize there is so much value in what you do, @Angela Day There is so much value in even the simple, foundation work. As a trainer and instructor, I would encourage people to use inflatables and more, in the early stages to get their dogs ready for agility, but Jill, our practioner, pointed out that the square sits, downs to controlled sits or stands and just having the dogs turn their head are the exercises to start with. Basic controlled movements that help a dog learn how to use their body well. I assume you agree? At least you both agree on the problems with using a treadmill. Even though I am a veterinarian and I try to keep up with some sports medicine, there is so much I don't know. It also made me appreciate even more what you’re teaching here. Thank you. I should have joined in. Violet and I need this work, and Mickey’s injury was a good reminder not to skip the basics. It just might take me a little time to get things in order! There is so much to do just with him right now. Maybe you or Jill could just move in here and do it for me? ;D"

He was 10 years old. He had hip dysplasia and arthritis. He had been on pain medication for most of his life. After 7 weeks on the group core conditioning programme, Dillon came off his pain medication for the first time. His owner cried when she saw him move freely for the first time. Not from happiness but from grief. Because she had seen me advertise core classes before. She just didn't think it was for him. He was older, he had HD, he had arthritis. She thought core conditioning was for fit, healthy, sporty dogs. She nearly didn't press the button. She still doesn't know what made her do it that day. But it changed the rest of Dillon's life. Core conditioning didn't cure his HD. It didn't reverse his arthritis. It gave his body the strength to stop fighting itself. That's what a strong core does. It takes the load off the joints, the muscles stop compensating, and the dog that was just about managing starts actually living. Dillon was 10. It is never too late. If you're sitting there thinking this isn't for your dog — Dillon is why I need you to think again. The group programme that changed Dillon's life closes tonight at 8pm. £395. It has not been this price since 2018 and will never be this price again. 🐾 Join here: 👉 Buy It Now

I promised a prize to the person who showed up the most this week. But I watched every single one of you tagged turn up, do the work, and ask the questions that made these three days what they were. I couldn't pick one winner, so I didn't lols @Debbie Allery @Kathryn Cartlidge @Ainsley Sykes @Teresa Knott @Mindy Molein @Sue Crawford Each of you tagged gets £100 off the 7 Week Core Conditioning Programme. This is where the real work begins. Seven weeks, guided by me, building on everything you've started this week. ───────────────────────────────── 🐾 Group Program — 4 people Currently sold at £495 Your challenge price £395 pay in full 👉 Buy It Now 🐾 Train with a Friend — 2 people Currently sold at £595 Your challenge price £495 pay in full 👉Buy it Now You can work with me 1-2-1 £795. Click the link and scroll down to see what's included HERE ───────────────────────────────── Offer closes Sunday 8pm. After that these prices are gone. Drop any questions below. 🐾 Or if you'd prefer to hop on a call to ask more specific questions about your dog - let me know

Chewy - 2 Year Old Rescue BEFORE AND AFTER (6 Week Group Class) Where changing posture is possible