What is Doggie Fit?

With Doggie Fit we provide your dog with a personalized fitness program specifically designed for your dog. It's like having his own Personal Trainer. A lot of us oftentimes don't have time to provide our dogs with a very basic need: exercise. Our Doggie Fit program was designed by a Physical Education Teacher with more than 12 years of teaching experience, wanting to help all dog owners that simply don't have the time to give their dog the proper exercise, but that DO want their dog to live longer, healthier, happier lives! Once enrolled in our program, we will pick up your dog from your residence and take him to a nearby (dog) park or other (open) space suitable for exercise and bring him right back to your front door. Prominent pet health experts as well as dog trainers all emphasize the importance of regular exercise for your dog to improve emotional and physical health as well as to improve overall behavior and social skills. To get the most out of the health and mental benefits from exercise, it should be done frequently and extensively.

Type of activities we do

Doggie Fit features a variety of activities and a program will be set up according to your dog's breed, current condition, needs,  and personality.

1.         Jogging:
   

Jogging is a great way to introduce the fun of running for dogs that don't like to run, for example (slightly) obese dogs or dogs that display lazy behavior;

1.         Interval-Training:
   

This is running with change of pace. Your dog will trot & gallop at set intervals. Since a dog uses different muscle groups for the two paces, this is a complete body work-out. Interval training can be done at different levels and is a wonderful tool to start out-of-shape dogs of with an exercise routine. Distance and intensity depend on the dog's current condition.

1.         Rollerblading:
   

This fun activity allows the dog to run at the speed he desires. Interval training is often incorporated when rollerblading;

1.         Frisbee Play:
   

Whether he can catch it or not, the fun is in the chasing of the frisbee and getting there before we can!

1.         Ball Activities:
   

Like Go Fetch, Chasing Balls, Soccer, Football, more: usually a dog's favorite activity;

1.         Swimming:
   

This is a great low-impact activity and especially recommended for dogs with special conditions, like arthritis.

Swimming cannot be offered in all areas and depends on the location of your residence;

1.         Dig & Eat Game:
   

We'll bury the treat and your dog will have the fun of digging it back up! What a joy!

1.         Agility:
   

Have your dog gain confidence and improve his coordination with fun agility activities. Agility cannot be offered in all areas and can only be provided if you live in the neighborhood of a dog park that has agility equipment. Please note that all agility activities offered are for fun and exercise only. We do not prepare your dog for agility competitions of any kind;

1.         Play Interaction
   

Play interaction with other dogs: this could be an activity on its own, if needed, or intertwined with other activities. Socialization with other dogs is a basic need for a dog and will improve your dog's social skills around other animals in your house and/or neighborhood.

Doggie Fit Rates

The rate for the Doggie Fit program is $55 per session (includes pick up of your dog, 45 min. of activity, and bringing your dog back home). When you combine your Doggie Fit session with a grooming session, you’ll receive $5.00 off your usual grooming rate! Call NOW and let’s get those paws moving!