{"id":12875,"date":"2026-08-01T18:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T16:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebiokinetick9.com\/biokinetic-k9\/course\/read-the-dog-introduction-workshop-overview\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T18:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T16:34:19","slug":"read-the-dog-introduction-workshop-overview","status":"publish","type":"tva_lesson","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebiokinetick9.com\/biokinetic-k9\/course\/read-the-dog-introduction-workshop-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Read the Dog &#8211; Introduction &#038; Workshop Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"\">Welcome to Read the Dog Workshop!<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;m so happy you could make it.<\/p>\n<p>I love how dogs move, and I want to share that with you so you can better understand your dogs and what to consider when performing a conditioning or strength exercise.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop is geared a little more towards IGP, but we can apply some of the information to some of the other protection sports and is for dog trainers who: &nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>have watched other titled, high-drive dogs pull off advanced conditioning work online and wondering if yours should be doing the same<\/li>\n<li>are wondering if your dog is actually ready to do those moves you see on social media or where to start?<\/li>\n<li>have picked up some &#8220;club strength\/stretch exercises&#8221; and don&#8217;t know if they are helping your dog or building on a problem you can&#8217;t see<\/li>\n<li>have rehabbed an injury in your own body but now wonder how you figure out what is happening with your dog&#8217;s body?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 \"\"=\"\" style=\"\">What we will be covering in the Introduction &amp; Workshop Overview<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li \"\"=\"\">00:00 Workshop Purpose<\/li>\n<li \"\"=\"\">03:05 Sport Is Not Conditioning<\/li>\n<li \"\"=\"\">05:31 DIY Exercises And Asymmetry<\/li>\n<li \"\"=\"\">08:14 Neck Stretch Red Flags<\/li>\n<li \"\"=\"\">12:19 Workshop Roadmap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p \"\"=\"\"><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"\">DISCLAIMER<\/h4>\n<p style=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px !important;\">All information provided here is for INFORMATIONAL and EDUCATIONAL purposes ONLY.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are several benefits for dogs when partaking in a conditioning or fitness program, none of these results are assured. Some dogs may present with some injuries and\/or health conditions where conditioning activities are contra-indicated and not recommended and can be detrimental to the overall health of the dog.<\/p>\n<p>All activities performed with your dog should always be first cleared and approved by your VETERINARIAN before engaging in any type of conditioning or fitness activities. This includes activities promoting such things as strength, endurance, balance, flexibility, proprioception and sport specific training.<\/p>\n<p>I, Angela Ahern, am not a veterinarian. I do not diagnose or treat illness, disease, or any other physical or mental disorder canine or human. I am not authorized and do not prescribe medical treatment or pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n<p>Canine fitness and conditioning services and activities are NOT a substitute for medical examinations, treatment, and\/or diagnoses. 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