Fay Talbot
CANINE
Myotherapist

I'm an independent Canine Therapist, working in the Dorking area, giving dogs a helping hand to address existing mobility issues as well as preventing future degeneration.
CANINE CONDITIONING

I am a Licenced Canine Conditioning Coach offering 1:1 conditioning sessions for dogs and their Owners near Dorking, Surrey.

Canine conditioning offers a variety of benefits that contribute to a dog’s overall health, physical fitness, and quality of life. Healthy pet dogs of any age can benefit from having a strong core and completing the foundation level.
Whether the dog is a family pet, working dog, or athlete, a well-structured conditioning program can help in numerous ways:

Tailoring Conditioning Programs (One to One Sessions at my clinic)

Your dog’s conditioning program should be tailored to them, based on their age, fitness level, previous injuries, and specific goals. Regular evaluations should be done to assess progress and make adjustments as needed as well as a detailed assessment prior to starting conditioning. Each dog has unique physical abilities, fitness levels, and potential limitations. A 1:1 approach enables me to develop a customized conditioning plan that targets specific areas such as strength, flexibility, endurance, or balance based on the dog’s needs and health condition.

Working directly with your dog, I can observe subtle changes in posture, gait, and movement patterns. Immediate feedback can be provided to correct any issues, helping to prevent injuries and ensure proper form during exercises. Correct form is one of the founding principles of the Canine Conditioning Academy and is what makes it so effective.

If a dog is recovering from an injury or has specific physical limitations, a 1:1 approach ensures that exercises are selected and modified to promote safe rehabilitation without risking further injury.



A strong core is fundamental for a dog’s overall health, performance, and quality of life. Here are some key benefits of canine conditioning for developing a strong core:
  1. Improved Stability and Balance:
    • A strong core helps dogs maintain stability and balance during movement, reducing the risk of slips or falls.
    • It enhances proprioception (awareness of body position), which is critical for navigating different surfaces and environments.

  2. Enhanced Performance:
    • For active or working dogs (e.g., agility, gun dogs, or flyball dogs), a strong core is essential for performance. It allows for more explosive power in jumping, running, and quick directional changes.
    • It provides better endurance and helps prevent fatigue during intense activities.

  3. Reduced Risk of Injury:
    • A well-conditioned core supports the spine and reduces the risk of back injuries or musculoskeletal strains.
    • It helps minimize overcompensation in other muscle groups, thereby decreasing the likelihood of injuries.

  4. Improved Gait and Movement:
    • A strong core contributes to smoother, more coordinated movements and improves overall gait.
    • It prevents abnormal movements that could lead to increased wear and tear on the joints.

  5. Better Posture and Alignment:
    • Conditioning the core helps maintain proper posture and spinal alignment, which is beneficial for all breeds, particularly those with long backs or predisposed to intervertebral disc disease.

  6. Enhanced Recovery from Surgery or Injury:
    • Strengthening core muscles aids in rehabilitation by promoting better movement patterns and helping prevent re-injury. It supports faster recovery and improves quality of movement post-recovery
    • It supports faster recovery and improves quality of movement post-surgery or injury.

  7. Increased Confidence and Coordination:
    • A strong core can boost a dog’s confidence, especially when navigating agility equipment, stairs, or unfamiliar surfaces.
    • It helps improve coordination, which is especially beneficial for dogs that participate in sports or obedience training.

  8. Support for Canine Obesity Management:
    • Engaging core muscles during exercises helps in burning calories and managing weight effectively.
    • It contributes to an overall increase in muscle mass, which supports a healthy metabolism.
Agility Dogs
Canine conditioning for agility focuses on preparing dogs physically and mentally to optimize their performance and minimize the risk of injuries during agility events. It involves exercises that target flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, coordination, and proprioception. Proper conditioning ensures that the dog is prepared for the high-intensity demands of agility activities such as jumping, weaving, and sprinting.

Gun Dogs
Canine conditioning is highly beneficial for gun dogs due to the physical and mental demands placed on them during hunting and fieldwork. Gun dogs often work in challenging environments and require peak physical performance, stamina, and coordination to perform their tasks efficiently and safely.

Flyball Dogs
Canine conditioning offers numerous benefits for flyball dogs, helping them perform better with better box turn execution, stay injury-free, and recover more effectively.

Canicross Dogs
Canine conditioning provides essential benefits for canicross dogs, enhancing their performance, stamina, and overall well-being. Canicross involves running with a dog harnessed to its handler, and the physical demands on the dog are significant, we can work on building explosive power and muscle development to increase performance.

CCA Foundation Core Conditioning Training

8 weeks duration
£295.00


Initial 1:1 Assessment in person at my clinic which includes:
  • Static and dynamic assessment
  • Gait analysis
  • Muscle balance check with measurements taken
  • Bespoke exercise plan for your dog
  • Setting goals for the future
Weekly assessment of video feedback via WhatsApp
At 4 weeks 1:1 mid-way assessment in person/or zoom with detailed feedback and measurements taken
At 8 weeks 1:1 final assessment in person with detailed feedback and measurements taken

Online/zoom option available for entire course if preferred, please get in touch to discuss this option.

Signing up
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CCA Intermediate and Advanced Cross Fit Training

Please note that this is only available to those dogs that have completed CCA foundation core conditioning training

6 weeks duration
£250.00

  • Muscle balance check with measurements taken
  • Bespoke exercise plan for your dog
  • Setting goals for the future
Weekly assessment of video feedback via WhatsApp
Initial 1:1 training and assessment in person at my clinic
At 3 weeks 1:1 mid way assessment in person/or zoom with detailed feedback
At 6 weeks 1:1 final assessment in person with detailed feedback and measurements taken

Online/zoom option available for entire course if preferred, please get in touch to discuss this option.

Signing up
To sign up for this course, please click below to download either pdf or Word versions of the enrolment form.

Word enrolment form
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PDF enrolment form