Warm-Up Routine for Obedience Dogs
Prepare your dog’s body and mind for success in the ring
Just like human athletes, obedience dogs perform best when they start with a proper warm-up. Skipping this vital step can lead to stiffness, slower responses, reduced focus, and even injury. That’s why we’ve created a clear, easy-to-follow Warm-Up Routine for Obedience Dogs, designed especially for handlers who want to give their dogs the best chance to shine in training and competition.
This beautifully designed guide walks you through a series of short, engaging exercises that prepare your dog both physically and mentally.
Each page explains:
How to do the exercise step by step
What muscles and joints it activates
Why it matters for performance, focus, and injury prevention
With exercises such as fast sits, downs, stands, walk backs and spins, you’ll build your dog’s flexibility, balance, body awareness and enthusiasm before stepping into the ring.
Why this guide is a must-have for obedience handlers:
- Boosts your dog’s speed and accuracy in competition exercises
- Reduces the risk of strains or injury by properly warming up key muscles
- Enhances engagement and focus, so your dog starts switched on
- Designed in a simple, visual step-by-step format that is easy to follow anywhere
Backed by professional training experience and proven routines
Set your dog up for success
A few minutes of warm-up makes all the difference. Whether you’re training at home, attending class, or walking into the competition ring, this guide will help your dog feel ready, confident and happy to work.
Download your copy of the Warm-Up Routine for Obedience Dogs today and discover how small changes in preparation can lead to big improvements in performance.
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Warm-Up Routine for Obedience Dogs
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