Tranquil Dog

Sports and Fitness

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Welcome to the SPORTS SECTION!

 

WHY SPORTS? Well, it’s simple really.  Dogs were bred originally for purposes that help humans.  By tapping into their natural abilities, they were selected to perform different tasks like hunting and herding and guarding, etc.  Nowadays most dogs are simply pets.  They are expected to wait around for us to do things with them.  This can be frustrating for dogs, which can result in some unpleasant behavior.

HOW DO SPORTS HELP WITH BEHAVIOR?

Unstable dog behavior often stems from anxiety, frustration and boredom.  Often, a lack of leadership and a misunderstanding of a dog’s intelligence contributes to these behaviors.

Sports with dogs can build a GREAT human/dog bond while “playing”.  This is especially important for humans that struggle with leadership skills.  The guidance the human provides changes the dog’s perception of the human.  These sports are designed to stimulate primal parts of the dog’s brain that they never really get to use.  This is a natural way to satisfy a dog mentally while exercising the body as well.

 

Here are some things you need to know:

 

    • ALL SPORTS AT TRANQUIL DOG ARE NON-COMPETITIVE. This is not about who’s dog is better, faster, smarter….this is just a place for dogs to express themselves naturally while bonding with their humans. Let’s just have fun!
    • Basic training in sports obedience is a PREREQUISITE to sport classes (see below) If your dog is already skilled, then let’s go! If not, take the sports obedience class first.
    • You should speak to your vet before enrolling your dog to be sure he/she is healthy and able
    • All dogs must be friendly to humans and other dogs to participate. If your dog is reactive, we will work on that and see if they can learn to enjoy being here safely. Not all reactive behavior is aggressive so let’s take a closer look.
    • There is a gym here to practice fitness and concentration. Staying fit decreases the risk of injury during sport exercises. Concentration exercises relax the brain after exciting sessions.
    • GYM MEMBERSHIP COMING SOON! After you have mastered the sports and fitness, you will have the opportunity to become a member so you and your dog can enjoy the facility at your leisure!
    • IF THE CLASS YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE IS NOT CURRENTLY ON THE CALENDAR TEXT OR EMAIL SARA TO FIND OUT WHEN THE NEXT ONE WILL OPEN.

 

 

Sports currently being offered:

AGILITY

This sport is fantastic to work on leadership through teamwork. Our beautiful course is low impact but offers plenty of challenges! Also, you never know when it will be altered to keep you on your toes!

 

Frieda showing off her form

AGILITY SINGLE SESSION: CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION, CALENDAR, DESCRIPTION AND PRICING

AGILITY PACKAGE: CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION, CALENDAR, DESCRIPTION AND PRICING

URBAN HERDING (Treibball)

Herding dogs are control freaks and they often get themselves into trouble from never using these skills. While we don’t really have room for sheep, we have plenty of balls to herd instead. This sport is tons of fun and helps dogs massage that controlling corner of their brain!

URBAN HERDING/TREIBBALL: CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION, CALENDAR, DESCRIPTION AND PRICING

 

Steve Irwin learning to move the ball

RALLY

Rally is a flat course where a dog/human team move through by following instructional signs. The instructions are chosen from a list of obedience tasks. This challenge really tests skills and communication! This is very low impact and moves at your pace. Also perfect for young dogs that are not done growing and should not be jumping yet or scrambling around an agility course.

RALLY: CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION, CALENDAR, DESCRIPTION AND PRICING

 

Dryland Mushing

Dryland mushing is the same as dog sledding except without snow. Joring is another term for it. You and your dog participate together in this sport. Whatever method you choose is up to you! You can cross country run with your dog (canicross), mountain bike (bikejoring), cross country ski (skijoring), or use scooters, rollerblades, rigs….anything. This sport is a blast for both you and your dog!

DRYLAND MUSHING/JORING: CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION, CALENDAR, DESCRIPTION AND PRICING

 

 

WORKING OUT IN THE GYM (Membership)

There are two gyms here at Tranquil Dog. One assists with focus and concentration. The equipment helps your dog connect with whole body and brain. It is great for dogs that are easily over-stimulated. It does what I call “stop the washing machine spin cycle” in your dog’s mind by forcing concentration. Keeping the mind healthy is just as important as keeping the body healthy. It is uncomfortable to be “wired” all the time.

 

The other gym helps with fitness and balance. It is important to be fit before engaging in sports. This gym helps with building muscle and core strength and helping with balance. There are endless exercises that you can do with the equipment in this gym, there is even a treadmill. Yes, dogs love the treadmill! This is a super fun way to spend quality time with your dog enhancing your bond, and what could be better than that?

 




 Membership begins with a six week orientation class to learn how to use the facility safely.  This course covers flat work, basic agility, using the gym equipment, how to coach and guide your dog, basic massage and stretching and more.  NOTE: Your dog must have basic obedience mastered to attend the orientation.  If your dog isn’t ready, that’s ok!  Let’s start with a basic obedience and behavior class.

Membership is $45/month and the orientation class is $265

To become a member, please fill out the following form.  We all look forward to seeing you here!

Membership Interest Form

 

SPORTS SKILLS TRAINING (Group classes): DOG NOT READY FOR SPORTS? NO WORRIES, This course will prepare you and your dog for sporting. The following tasks must be mastered before sporting classes can be taken so you can learn them here!

Sit – Down – Stay – Wait – With Me(Heel)- Look, Watch me – Come- (more may be added as necessary)

SPORTS SKILLS CLASS: CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION, CALENDAR, DESCRIPTION AND PRICING

PRIVATE LESSONS- You are welcome to take private lessons also, how you learn is totally up to you. All private sessions here are approximately and hour and 15 minutes and cost $115

Contact Sara to schedule your private sessions.  There is a 10% discount when you purchase 4 private sessions.

 

 

 

 

Click here to register!

 

 

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URBAN HERDING/TREIBBALL: CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION, CALENDAR, DESCRIPTION AND PRICING

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