Canine Conditioning Course
Helping dogs move well, feel stronger, and live better through structured canine fitness training with Multi-Certified Canine Fitness Trainer Sarah Keller
Movement is essential to a dog’s long-term health and wellbeing. Walks provide important daily enrichment, but they don’t build the strength, coordination, and stability needed to support healthy movement throughout life.
Just like humans, dogs benefit from structured, whole-body conditioning that develops strength, mobility, body awareness, and postural control.
Instead of waiting for problems to appear, conditioning allows you to take a proactive approach to your dog’s physical health. By building strength, stability, and coordination, dogs can develop and maintain healthier movement patterns over time.
Whether you’re a dog guardian, trainer, or sport-dog handler, this course provides a clear, step-by-step guide to building your dog’s strength, stability, and confidence in movement.
Who The Canine Conditioning Course is For
This course is designed for:
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Dog guardians who want to safely support their dog’s strength, mobility, and long-term physical health
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Sport-dog handlers looking to add structured conditioning to their dog’s routine
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Trainers and pet professionals interested in learning the foundations of canine fitness
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Anyone curious about improving posture, movement quality, and body awareness in dogs
No prior canine fitness experience is required.
The course focuses on preventative conditioning for healthy dogs and provides step-by-step instruction to help both you and your dog succeed.
What’s Included:
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Lifetime Canine Conditioning Course access, including future updates
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20+ canine exercise science lessons
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10 structured canine fitness workouts with built-in progression (3–12 months)
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Bonus videos from canine massage, dog yoga, workout with your dog, and our paw targeting courses
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Printable workout PDFs
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Private Facebook Group with video review (5 minutes/month for 1 year)
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Certificate of Completion
Continuing Education
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13 CEUs through Pet Professional Guild
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7 “Lecture” CEUs for IAABC Trainers
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8 “General” CEs & 10 “Skills” CE for NBCAAM Practitioners
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10 Hours CE/Professional Development for Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coaches
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4.5 CPD through International Association of Holistic Animal Practitioners
What You’ll Learn
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Positive reinforcement–based canine fitness training
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Adjusting your handler mechanics and prop set up for success
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Canine fitness equipment recommendations
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Canine musculoskeletal anatomy
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Exercise science principles for dogs
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Promoting good alignment
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Balance and stability exercises
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Muscular strength exercises
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Cardiovascular exercises
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Body awareness exercises
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Flexibility exercises
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Creating warm-up and cool-down routines for dog sports

Canine Conditioning Course Instructor
Sarah Keller is the founder of Sit Stay Squat and a multi-certified canine fitness trainer specializing in canine fitness, movement quality, and building functional strength in dogs.
With certifications in canine fitness, corrective exercise, massage therapy, and dog training, Sarah combines exercise science principles with practical, step-by-step instruction to help dog guardians safely support their dogs’ strength, stability, and long-term mobility.
Her courses are used by dog guardians, trainers, and pet professionals around the world to build safer, more effective canine fitness routines.
Course Testimonial:
“I took Sit Stay Squat’s online Canine Conditioning Course and it was fabulous! It includes a ton of helpful information about canine anatomy and fitness principles. I was concerned I might not fully understand the nuances of the exercises without an in-person instructor, but the video guides are extensive and include troubleshooting solutions. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in learning more about canine fitness.”
– Megan & Rosie
Common Questions About Canine Conditioning
“I’m not experienced with canine fitness.”
No prior experience is required. The course begins with foundational concepts such as posture, anatomy, and basic exercise principles before progressing to structured workouts. Many students are completely new to canine conditioning when they begin.
“My dog won’t understand the exercises.”
The course is broken down step by step, with video demonstrations and troubleshooting suggestions to help both you and your dog succeed. We also cover handler mechanics, prop placement, and reward strategies to make implementing canine fitness training as easy as possible.
“I don’t have time to add another routine.”
Workout routines in this course are approximately 20 minutes long and are typically completed 3 times per week. Many students incorporate canine fitness into their existing training or enrichment routines, or around their dog’s mealtimes. With lifetime access, you can progress at a pace that works for you and your dog.
“What if I do something incorrectly?”
Exercises are designed to be progressive and safe to learn. The course emphasizes alignment, observation, and clear instruction rather than intensity or repetition. You’ll also have access to the private Facebook group and optional video feedback to help guide your progress.
Join the Canine Conditioning Course
Start building your dog’s strength, stability, and confidence in movement today.
DISCLAIMER:
This program is designed for dogs with no prior disease or injuries. It is recommended that dogs receive veterinarian approval before beginning an exercise program. By choosing to participate in this canine conditioning course you assume all risks for any injuries that may occur.



