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Obedience training alone is not enough to have a healthy and happy pet. By incorporating physical activity , we are able to add fun and exciting mental challenges to traditional dog training. This course is part of one of our foundation classes taught in The Martial ARFS Facilities. The focus is to provide both a sound obedience class combined with some of the necessary physical activity that dogs need. 

The obedience commands of this course are based on a basic foundation of what a well behaved dog should be. Sit, Stay, Come, Down, Place, Off, Leave It, are taught in a manner that provides a functionally obedient dog.  However, the presence of the balance equipment provides a mental challenge to these obedience commands that even the most obedient dog will find difficult. 

As well, the balance equipment provides a level of fitness not seen in your typical obedience program and the benefits are numerous. Balance, body awareness, coordination, focus, strength training all help improve your dog's quality of life. You'll see the results from the physical activity that burns off energy and the focus that it builds for dogs that need to improve behavior. 

This course features over 15 video lessons and provides students direct access to the course instructor through Q & A discussion forums dedicated to each lesson. You'll have access to all the material immediately and the convenience of learning at you're own pace over a 6 month period while still having access to your instructor the entire time.

Equipment Needed: Two Balance Discs (balance pads, or donuts) Two Donut Holders (Optional) One Donut or Balance Disc For Small Dogs. Other Possible equipment combination include two K9 FITBones, or One FITBones and Two Pawpods

Work 7 Different Obedience Commands 

• Behavior Balance "Place" & "Off":
 Because the balance equipment requires your dog to get on and off of the discs, there's almost no better scenario to teach them the "Place" command and, when you're done, the "Off" command. Once learned using the equipment, these commands become practical in any situation.
  

• Behavior Balance "Sit":
    This basic command becomes a challenge for even the most obedient dog when using the balance equipment. Stabilizing the balance disc while shifting weight back to perform a "Sit" is one of the most difficult moves your dog can do. Once generalized, your dog will sit even in the most challenging situations
  

• Behavior Balance "Down":
 With forelimbs and hindlimbs on different balance discs, this makes a basic obedience behavior a whole body exercise. Performing the "Down" while on balance discs will ensure your dog will be both obedience and strong.
  

• Behavior Balance "Stay": Whether it is a "Sit Stay" or a "Stand Stay", a "Stay" has never been so physically active. This is the perfect way to provide activity for your dog when otherwise they'd be doing nothing physical, even if they were working on their obedience.  

• Behavior Balance "Come":
 The balance equipment creates a great stationary place to work recalls with your dog. Because they're not moving around you control the distance at which you can practice calling your dog. Long recalls, short recalls it's up to you, they're not moving around so it only gets challenging when you're ready to make it more challenging.
  

• Behavior Balance "Leave It" Using the balance equipment to teach the "leave it" command makes it easier and more engaging than in any other situation. You'll be amazed by how quickly your dog picks up on what you want after just a few tries.

Learn Conditioning Exercises For 3 Different Areas:   

• Forelimb: Exercises that target the forelimbs can help prevent injuries to the shoulder while maintaining a balanced approach to activity.
  
• Hindlimb: Exercises targeting the hindlimbs can help prevent injuries associated with rigorous activities or keep hips strong throughout life.
• Core: Exercises that target the core strengthen muscles that help support the spine, as well as improve your dog's to performance in their sport of other activity.