For Senior Dog Owners Wanting A More Joyful, Active, And Pain-Free Life For Their Dog
FUNdamentals K9
conditioning course
for seniors
Here is how to
Gift Your Senior Dog a
Comfortable Life
...In a Fun, Easy, and Effective Way in as Little as 5-10 Minutes per Day
• 6 weeks of done-for-you guided workout plans
• 20 easy-to-follow, beneficial & fun exercises
• Keep your dog healthy & mentally stimulated
• Bring back joy and energy into their lives
• Reduce the risk of chronic diseases & discomfort
• Minimal equipment needed
• Trusted by competitors & backed up by science
Watch the Video Below and Discover How to Condition Your Senior Dog for Longevity and Better Overall Health ...
FUNdamentals for Seniors online course is designed by Jana Gams, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, an Active Competitor in Agility and FCI Obedience
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Concerned About Your
Senior Dog's Wellbeing & Comfort?
The hardest part about loving a dog is that they will only break your heart once.
And as a fellow dog owner, I think you would agree.
Our dogs are a source of joy, love, and truthful companionship for us …
They are there for us even when nobody else is …
Always showering love onto us – and trying their best to fill our lives with fun and happy memories.
Only we dog owners can understand how wonderful selfless bundles of joy these beings are.
But you know what hurts my soul and keeps me up at night?
Watching these precious companions struggle in their senior years …
Lose all their shine, and energy …
And deal with all the pain alone.
And it hurts even more to see them living in a fairly uncomfortable state and still doing their best to please us (their beloved owners) 🥹.
But –
Is there something you can do to make things more comfortable for your senior dog and bring some joy and energy back into their lives?
Fortunately, yes!
And here is why you absolutely should –
Aging Hits Dogs Hard …
But It Doesn't Have to Be This Way
Getting older can cause A LOT of problems for any being’s body, and dogs are no different.
In fact, it looks like dogs have it worse.
As they age –
Their energy levels go down, and they slowly lose their playfulness …
Their immune system becomes compromised …
They can develop some common chronic diseases, such as osteoarthritic joint disease …
And what was once a boundless source of energy now whimpers after trying to jump onto the couch.
It hurts your soul when you remember how they once did it with such ease. 😕 And have you noticed how their pace changes?
Seniors tend to take it a bit slower, finding some activities more challenging.
But you know what pulls at the heartstrings the most.
The cognitive changes.
From separation anxiety to a touch of dementia, it can be tough for both them and us.
And when we have to leave them alone – that look they give, it’s like they’re telling us, “Hey, don’t go!” 😢
It’s also common they start losing eyesight and hearing and all this makes them more anxious, depressed and confused.
So they might become more unpredictable and start behaving strangely.
I know how it feels – sometimes handling a senior dog gets quite frustrating because of all this.
But it doesn’t have to be this way!
See …
Your senior dog still has the heart of an active canine athlete inside …
But the body and mind won’t follow on their own.
You’ll want to step in with extra attention, care, and maybe a few adjustments to their environment. 😉
This can give your dog immense relief and help them go back to being their old self.
Yes!
It’s not all doom & gloom.
With a little exercise, conditioning know-how, and some love …
You can easily level up your dog’s energy levels, reduce their discomfort, and stimulate them mentally and physically …
So they can live a more joyful, active and pain-free senior life.
By incorporating proprioceptive exercises and maintaining a steady activity level, not only do they stay physically engaged, but their minds remain sharp and active.
You might even catch them rediscovering their inner puppy-like enthusiasm. 🥰
As a result, your dog will keep a sparkle in their eyes, and you will get to enjoy quality time with them for longer.
Discover the Ultimate Senior Dog Fitness Blueprint:
Mastering the 4 Key Pillars for Success with Your Dog
FUNdamentals K9
conditioning course
for seniors
1. Preserving Strength & Enhancing Motor Skills:
1. Preserving Strength & Enhancing Motor Skills:
Keep Your Senior Dog Vibrant
- Maintain muscle mass with simple strengthening and proprioceptive exercises
- Enhance their physical capabilities effectively
- Ensure a higher quality of life and increased longevity
2. Improving Balance & Proprioception:
2. Improving Balance & Proprioception:
More Coordinated Movement With Less Effort
- Improve body awareness to enhance coordination and stabilize their posture
- Cultivate body balance for tackling more complex movements and physical activities confidently
- Enhance body control for safer and more reliable movement
3. Mental Stability:
Keep Their Mind Sharp and Active
- Slow cognitive decline to reduce the onset of dementia
- Boost confidence
- Strengthen the relationship and trust between you and your dog
4. Overcoming Functional Limitations:
4. Overcoming Functional Limitations:
Provide them a Better Quality of Life
- Mitigate the risk and progression of degenerative joint diseases
- Optimise weight distribution to alleviate pain and strengthen supporting structures
- Improve active range of motion for flexible joints, tissues, and spine
Condition Your Senior Dog For Optimal Fitness
Boost your dog's joint health, reduce the risk of arthritis and other diseases, reduce discomfort, revive your dog's muscle mass and strength, and maintain overall fitness in their later years ...
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FUNdamentals K9
conditioning course
for seniors
Say goodbye to:
Instead, you will:
Say goodbye to:
- Feeling clueless about how to condition your dog for agility success and where to start.
- Going through injuries only because your dog is not conditioned well.
- Training in the same usual way that bores both you and your dog.
- Getting discouraged with poor overall agility performance.
- Feeling frustrated as your dog misses slalom entries, misplaces steps, loses balance on the dog walk, or knocks down bars.
- Watching your dog struggle with jumps, speed, and direction changes, leading to poor movement and slow starts.
- Poor regeneration due to ineffective rest and constantly tight muscles.
Instead, you will:
- Be confident that your dog (no matter the breed and age) is ready for peak agility performance.
- Relax knowing you’ve done everything to ensure your dog has a healthy and injury-free sporting career
- Train the fun way, strengthen your bond with your dog, and gift them overall health.
- Build better overall physical strength, laser-sharp focus, and endurance.
- Run the obstacle course with pinpoint accuracy by enhancing their body awareness, balance, coordination, and confidence.
- Improve brain-to-muscle connection for better acceleration, explosiveness, and takeoff power.
- Prevent fatigue, and increase motivation and enthusiasm.
This Course Is Ideal For:
Senior dogs
(no maximum age limit 😊)
Improve the longevity of your dog, keep them fit and mentally stimulated.
Compromised dogs
Help dogs facing mild to moderate physical weakness or dealing with special conditions that may affect their overall well-being and fitness to recover more quickly.
The Success Stories of Trainers and Competitors
Speak for Themselves
I started working with Jana almost 3 years ago and ever since, she has been an indispensable part of our training plan. She is always there for us – for conditioning plan and workout (her tips on how to get a specific move from your dog are priceless) or regular preventive check ups and massages.
Regardless of what your dogs needs are, Jana always adapts to their individual needs. She is kind and with an amazing feeling and desire to help dogs to be in best shape possible. She gives her heart into every single one of her animal clients and treats them as they were her own. I’m grateful I have a chance to work with such a person as Jana is. And seeing how my dogs adores her, I’m quite certain they feel the same. Thank you Jana!
Lea Komat – Slovenia
Agility competitor and instructor, member of Slovenian national team since 2016
Perfect class for building balance and strength for my dogs, super easy to understand and very good feedback!
Lisa Frick – Austria
International dog trainer and handler – 4 times world champion, vice European champion
Dogs give their best every time they step on the training/competition field and doing my best to keep them healthy and physically prepared for all the challenges, is something I owe them as the owner and handler. And just because of that, Jana’s conditioning classes are a huge part of our training and warming up/cooling down routine.
All exercises are designed in a way to make it as safe for the dog as possible, she puts a lot of attention to details (which is REALLY important when we come to conditioning) and on top of that, Jana knows really well how to adapt to every individual dog and give them what they need the most (when you have breeds that are not really “social butterflies”, working with someone who understands dog’s character is really important).
So thank you Jana for your great classes and for all the “live” training and check-ups! It means a lot to me, to have someone so skilled watching over my dogs!
Katarina Podlipnik Capuder – Slovenia
Dog trainer, founder of FUNtastic dog training, multiple AWC and EO medalist
FUNdamentals Conditioning course is a very interesting and wonderful courses.
I learned many useful exercises for my dogs. I liked the very detailed and understandable explanation of each exercise, a lot of attention is given to the safe execution of exercises.
My dogs perform exercises every week during our walks, at home, before training. And they do theirs with pleasure!
Elena Murashova – Russia
World champion of FMBB in FCI Obedience in Germany (2017), Slovenia (2018); Vice-champion in Czech Republic (2019)
Thousands Of Senior Dogs Are Finding More Joy In Their Senior Years
- Will Yours Be Next?
The 3-Part Game Plan
To Prolong Your Dog's Fun Lifestyle And Make Sure They Age Smoothly
Here's exactly how you'll do it:
Step 1
Set Good Foundations:
With 5-minute Skill Time lessons, you will develop understanding, confidence, and establish a strong foundation.
You will work on things like:
- How to activate muscles in the correct pattern
- How to move
- How to transfer weight
- How to keep balance
- How to react to certain moves
- How to use the gear
You will want to polish the isolated exercises first before moving on to the workouts.
Step 2
Proceed to Workout Weeks and Start Working Out:
Only once you’ve built a solid foundation layer, and your dog understands the criteria, you can add more challenges and incorporate exercises into your session to create a circuit and start working out.
There are 6 weeks of done-for-you guided workout plans waiting for you.
Each week comprises 3 combined full-body workouts suitable for senior and compromised dogs and 2 training opportunities to focus on your foundational exercise skills. Workouts include suggestions on repetitions for basic, intermediate, and advanced levels of difficulty, allowing you to adjust the challenge to your preference.
You have the flexibility to work at your own pace, with the goal of completing 5 training sessions lasting 5 to 10 minutes each per week.
Step 3
Progress:
The final step is crucial to prevent your dog’s progress from plateauing and to help them continue to gain strength.
Once your dog has built a solid foundation and is ready, you can gradually increase the load and level of difficulty of the exercises to challenge them at a new, yet reasonable, level.
Each exercise is accompanied by tips on how to progress. Therefore, once you complete the initial round of Fundamentals, you can revisit the course and redo it with exercises of increased difficulty, enabling you to further advance and progress.
Get the Complete Picture of Senior Dog Fitness:
Nothing Left Out
Your key takeaways from this will be:
Your key takeaways
from this will be:
Deeper Understanding
This course is thorough in its approach, explaining each move and its purpose in detail.
20 Isolated Exercises to Choose From
You will find a thorough explanation of foundation exercises that are included in the weekly workouts.
Follow 6 Weeks of Done-for-You Training Plans
Follow six complete training-week schedules with 18 structured workouts, accompanied by training tips, planned regeneration days, and three difficulty levels. You will never run out of ideas on how to continue and progress.
* Utilize downloadable Workout PDFs to organize your notes and keep track of your progress.
People All Over The Globe
Love Our Conditioning Classes
Apart from the physical aspect of the course, there are the cognitive benefits from fitness, not to mention how much we still enjoy playing together.
I have a 15 1/2 yr old American Eskimo, Kyrja. Unfortunately, she has mild-moderate pulmonary hypertension which causes her to lose consciousness if she is excited or has overly exerted herself so cardiac exercises are difficult. We have been doing fitness exercises for a long time. For the last few years we have followed your FUNdamentals class. I credit this with Kyrja not having lost appreciable muscle mass. She is able to maintain her balance on different surfaces, and continues to go upstairs. If it weren’t for the pulmonary hypertension I am certain she could still accompany us on hikes. Having a strong core has helped prevent urinary and digestive issues. Apart from the physical aspect of the course, there are the cognitive benefits from fitness, not to mention how much we still enjoy playing together.
I have a 15 1/2 yr old American Eskimo, Kyrja. Unfortunately, she has mild-moderate pulmonary hypertension which causes her to lose consciousness if she is excited or has overly exerted herself so cardiac exercises are difficult. We have been doing fitness exercises for a long time. For the last few years we have followed your FUNdamentals class. I credit this with Kyrja not having lost appreciable muscle mass. She is able to maintain her balance on different surfaces, and continues to go upstairs. If it weren’t for the pulmonary hypertension I am certain she could still accompany us on hikes. Having a strong core has helped prevent urinary and digestive issues. Apart from the physical aspect of the course, there are the cognitive benefits from fitness, not to mention how much we still enjoy playing together.
I have taken a few canine conditioning courses and this course has been the best.
If you are looking to learn about canine conditioning don't look any further. Jana has put together an incredible online course. In this course she teaches you canine anatomy, step by step exercises, how to perform the exercise, benefits of the exercise, proper and improper form, common mistakes, when not to perform the exercise, how to progress, exercise routine, and more. You work at your own pace so you never feel rushed or overwhelmed, you can join a Facebook group and she also offers a one on one with her. This course exceeded my expectations!
If you are looking to learn about canine conditioning don't look any further. Jana has put together an incredible online course. In this course she teaches you canine anatomy, step by step exercises, how to perform the exercise, benefits of the exercise, proper and improper form, common mistakes, when not to perform the exercise, how to progress, exercise routine, and more. You work at your own pace so you never feel rushed or overwhelmed, you can join a Facebook group and she also offers a one on one with her. This course exceeded my expectations!
I feel more secure in doing fitness training with my dogs!
I have learned loads about canine fitness and feel much more secure in doing fitness training with my dogs, it was easy to tag along with the videos, each session was of a perfect length that fit with a busy work schedule and not least: we've had fun doing this! I can always go back and refresh my skills and knowledge and I have a set of premade workouts to do, which is just so helpful!
I have learned loads about canine fitness and feel much more secure in doing fitness training with my dogs, it was easy to tag along with the videos, each session was of a perfect length that fit with a busy work schedule and not least: we've had fun doing this! I can always go back and refresh my skills and knowledge and I have a set of premade workouts to do, which is just so helpful!
This course is very well presented and easy to follow.
Lots of homework material to help and online help if required. Very professional and the stages are set out in progressive manageable bites that build towards a healthy happy dog.
Lots of homework material to help and online help if required. Very professional and the stages are set out in progressive manageable bites that build towards a healthy happy dog.
I loved so much this course and I love it now.
I watch it again and again, every time I discover new things. My dog is so happy to work and I'm happy to work with him better than before the course. Thank you for your job.
I watch it again and again, every time I discover new things. My dog is so happy to work and I'm happy to work with him better than before the course. Thank you for your job.
My dog loves it and I see the results.
So easy to do! Great videos that explains how to do it, even more important, how to not do it wrong. Weekly training programs and progress .Can't get better than this! My dog loves it and I see the results. I will keep on working.
So easy to do! Great videos that explains how to do it, even more important, how to not do it wrong. Weekly training programs and progress .Can't get better than this! My dog loves it and I see the results. I will keep on working.
My dogs love the exercises and I really enjoyed the course too.
The course is super structured and very easy to understand. Just the right thing if you want to train effectively and find instructions here that are easy to understand. My dogs love the exercises and I really enjoyed the course too. I would love to see a sequel! Many greetings.
The course is super structured and very easy to understand. Just the right thing if you want to train effectively and find instructions here that are easy to understand. My dogs love the exercises and I really enjoyed the course too. I would love to see a sequel! Many greetings.
During this exercises we made strong bond and had fun.
I had wish to start this exercises because I have few sick dogs. During this exercises we made strong bond and had fun. It's really enjoying to see improvement in understanding and practicing every day. We are very happy that we started this journey together ❤ We won't quit!
I had wish to start this exercises because I have few sick dogs. During this exercises we made strong bond and had fun. It's really enjoying to see improvement in understanding and practicing every day. We are very happy that we started this journey together ❤ We won't quit!
My 14 years old Golden Retriever is fitter than ever!
Although my Golden Retriever of 14 years old wasn't able to do all the exercises (obviously), we still have a really good time repeating and doing the exercises that he was able to do. He really loved the attention and doing the exercises and through the weeks, you saw that he was getting better and better at them. I dind't want my senior dog to become a fitness-master but spending the quality time with him and seeing that he really benefited from the exercises, was a win-win situation, to say the least. I'm 100% sure that without the exercises he would not be as 'fit' as he is today. I would definitely recommend this course to everyone!
Although my Golden Retriever of 14 years old wasn't able to do all the exercises (obviously), we still have a really good time repeating and doing the exercises that he was able to do. He really loved the attention and doing the exercises and through the weeks, you saw that he was getting better and better at them. I dind't want my senior dog to become a fitness-master but spending the quality time with him and seeing that he really benefited from the exercises, was a win-win situation, to say the least. I'm 100% sure that without the exercises he would not be as 'fit' as he is today. I would definitely recommend this course to everyone!
It is FUN. The videos are extremely helpful.
Explanations are very clear. The videos are extremely helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and will go through it all again as I know I'll see something I missed the first times I watched. Thank you Jana.
Explanations are very clear. The videos are extremely helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and will go through it all again as I know I'll see something I missed the first times I watched. Thank you Jana.
I highly recommend this program!
Course material, explanations and excercises are excellent. Following the program you will learn a lot of your dogs structure, form and fitness, and the excercises are really fun.
Course material, explanations and excercises are excellent. Following the program you will learn a lot of your dogs structure, form and fitness, and the excercises are really fun.
I was able to rehabilitate my dog after a muscle injury, at home, without going to the vet!
For my dogs and for me this course is very very good. I was able to rehabilitate my dog after a muscle injury, at home, without going to the vet, during lockdown. All the exercises are complete explain, and also with "what not to do " so you cannot make mistake. You need just very few tools, so you haven't to spend a lot of money, and you have a good plan for every day of the course, you just follow the plan, every week you know what to do. VERY SIMPLE TO REACH THE GOALS!
For my dogs and for me this course is very very good. I was able to rehabilitate my dog after a muscle injury, at home, without going to the vet, during lockdown. All the exercises are complete explain, and also with "what not to do " so you cannot make mistake. You need just very few tools, so you haven't to spend a lot of money, and you have a good plan for every day of the course, you just follow the plan, every week you know what to do. VERY SIMPLE TO REACH THE GOALS!
What an amazing online course! I have struggled for years to find
information about how to train my dogs to keep them healthy and strong.
I’ve had to pick pieces of information from different places and try to create some kind of understanding myself. So it was a true joy to be able to turn to this online course and find all the information I need to give my dogs the best possibilities to stay strong and healthy. The course have been easy to follow and educational from beginning to end. I will recommend it to every dog owner I know!
information about how to train my dogs to keep them healthy and strong.
I’ve had to pick pieces of information from different places and try to create some kind of understanding myself. So it was a true joy to be able to turn to this online course and find all the information I need to give my dogs the best possibilities to stay strong and healthy. The course have been easy to follow and educational from beginning to end. I will recommend it to every dog owner I know!
Introducing...
FUNdamentals K9
conditioning course
for seniors
Revive Your Senior Dog's Strength, Muscle Tone, Energy, And Cognitive Abilities ... So They Can Sail Through Their Golden Years Comfortably
By Purchasing Now, You Receive Immediate Access To:
Senior-Specific Conditioning in a Nutshell
- Learn how to maintain their proprioception, muscle strength, range of motion and balance - all prone to aging effects
- Familiarize yourself with your dog's body structure and its role in activities
- Delve into the world of static and dynamic balance, essential for efficient movement in senior dogs
- Discover safety guidelines for effective and secure exercising with your senior dog
- Discover how to teach and perform the exercises correctly
- Strategies to set your senior dog up for success in conditioning
Laying the Groundwork
- Dive into the biomechanics of exercises to understand your dog's movements.
- Explore the basic anatomy of a dog
- Familiarize yourself with the functional roles of your dog's front, rear, and core – the powerhouse trio.
- A must-read guide on achieving and maintaining a proper standing posture
- Gain clarity on weight distribution, a key factor for effective conditioning
- Unravel proprioception, your dog's hidden sixth sense, and understand its crucial role
- Master the effective use of stable vs. unstable equipment for a desired strengthening outcome
20 strengthening & proprioceptive exercises for isolated body parts and full-body benefits
- Dive into detailed explanations through engaging videos, text, and photos, tailored for dogs facing specific physical weaknesses
- Discover how to teach and perform exercises correctly
- Embark on a journey with three difficulty levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced) each designed to match varying levels of load
Altogether: 40 Video Lessons + 37 Written & Pictorial Explanations for Complete Mastery
- Enhance your learning experience with comprehensive visual and written explanations for a deeper understanding
- Divided into easily accessible chapters for convenient learning
- Structured into workout weeks
A Guide to Crafting Engaging Training Sessions
- Achieve maximum attention and focus while making training fun, engaging, and meaningful
- Tailor the intensity of exercises and workouts to match your dog's current abilities
- Tips for setting your dog up for success
- Learn to observe and read the signs of fatigue or discomfort at senior and compromised dogs
- Learn to select appropriate rewards and progress in small steps, following your dogs's pace
Comprehensive Tips and Troubleshooting
- Detailed tips for exercise observation
- Exercise guidelines and safety notes for proper execution
- Troubleshooting tips to address potential issues and gain the best strengthening outcomes
Unlimited Lifetime Access: Lifetime Availability to the Complete Course Content
- Exercises that remain valuable throughout your dog's entire life
- Timeless learning: A course with no starting or ending dates
- Progress at your own pace, tailoring the difficulty level to keep up with the content
- Restart anytime: Take a break from training and resume the course at your convenience
- Train with different dogs whenever you desire
User-Friendly Course Compatible with Any Device
- Comprehensive, step-by-step, and well-structured
- A ready-to-use course that balances simplicity with depth
- Learn from the comfort of home or during your daily walks
- No expensive equipment is required, utilize everyday items for effective workouts
Easy-to-Follow Course with Weekly Chapter Progression
- To facilitate easy learning and maximum progress, the workout chapters will be made available to you every week, gradually unlocking new content within each chapter
- Work at your own pace, choose whatever works for you, and progress when you and your senior feel ready
- No pre-knowledge needed
Fun Quizzes to Test Your Learning
These quizzes serve as a delightful way to reinforce what you've learned, challenge yourself, and track your progress.
Exclusive Facebook Community for Enhanced Support
We have your back in every corner of your dog fitness journey!
Our closed Facebook group is a safe space to open up and move forward. Members chat about fitness, share progress, get guidance, and motivate each other within the cool Dogs4motion family!
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FUNdamentals K9
conditioning course
for seniors
✔ Lifetime access
✔ Visual content
✔ Downloadable PDF handouts
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$247
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Wait! There's More …
You’ll Get These Amazing Extra Bonuses Too!
Bonus 1 - 18 structured workouts
- 6 complete training-week schedules with 18 structured workouts
- Training tips
- Planned regeneration days
- Three difficulty levels (basic, intermediate, advanced)
- Never run out of ideas on how to continue and progress
Bonus 2 - Skill Room (20 Exercises)
- A complete library with every exercise available
- Easily accessible in one place
- Look back for instant tips anytime you want to
- Refresh your knowledge when you need to
- Perform isolated exercises without searching through the whole course
Bonus 3 - Chapter On Senior Dog Specifics
- Delve into insights on osteoarthritis, pain signals, and nutritional considerations for comprehensive knowledge and informed care of your senior dog
- Uncover the transformations within a dog's organism during the aging process
- Explore recommended activities for senior dogs, offering guidelines to adjust exercises and stimulation based on their abilities
- Learn how weight distribution influences your senior dog's movement and well-being so that you will be able to tailor strengthening protocol and alleviate pain, improve weight-bearing, and strengthen supporting structures for lasting benefits
- Navigate through effective home environment management strategies tailored to the unique needs of senior dogs.
Bonus 4 - Downloadable Workout PDFs
- Organize your notes
- Keep track of your progress
- Follow weekly workouts
- Wave and keep the notes - forever!
Based on Science
This course is product of:
➤ Science-based veterinary
➤ Canine sports medicine knowledge
➤ Personal training experiences
➤ Thorough research
➤ Personal training experiences
➤ Thorough research
Proprioceptive abilities decrease with age, thus simple exercises that improve proprioception are highly recommended.
1Essential Facts of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine in Companion Animals (Bockstahler et al, 2019)
Dogs experience a decline in aerobic capacity with age, just as humans do. This capacity can be improved by appropriate strengthening and balance exercise interventions.
2Assessment and Management of Declining Physical Function in Aging Dogs,
(McKenzie and Chen, 2022)
Increased physical activity can be associated with lower (i.e., better) scores on a cognitive dysfunction
3Associations between physical activity and cognitive dysfunction in older companion dogs: results from the Dog Aging Project, PubMed
(Bray et al, 2023)
Trusted By Experts
»My dogs now always stay in shape and compete on the highest level injury free!«
»FUNdamentals is not suitable only for young dogs in sport, but also to keep retired dogs as fit as possible so they can follow the youngsters with daily activities! Just like with human atheletes, also with dogs the major preparation starts away from the main sport.
Dogs4Motion offers the whole package; Off the competition season my dogs besides daily hikes mostly do dog fitness and hydrotherapy to stay in shape as only strong and fit dogs will be able to compete in the highest level injury free.
Combined with regular physiotherapy I strongly believe this is the way to get dogs best! All my dogs are happy to be a part of Dogs4Motion team!«
Dogs4Motion offers the whole package; Off the competition season my dogs besides daily hikes mostly do dog fitness and hydrotherapy to stay in shape as only strong and fit dogs will be able to compete in the highest level injury free.
Combined with regular physiotherapy I strongly believe this is the way to get dogs best! All my dogs are happy to be a part of Dogs4Motion team!«
Maruša Podjed, Slovenia
Veterinarian, Agility World Championship member and multiple medalist with 3 different dogs, member of European Open since 2012, European Open Champion individual & team in 2018, AWC and EO Vice-champion
I Created this Course with Senior Dogs in Mind: Including Yours!
I Created this Course with Senior Dogs in Mind: Including Yours!
Hi, my name is Jana Gams …
I am a doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner & the founder of Dogs4motion.
Over the years I have worked with countless dogs on a daily basis – from athletes to puppies, to oldies.
And not only have I worked with dogs as a rehab practitioner but have also lived and worked with them as a trainer myself.
I have been an active trainer and competitor in several dog sports with my own dogs for the past 19 years!
Featured Video: I Work with Many Canine Athletes on a Daily Basis as the Founder of the Dogs4motion, Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center in Slovenia.
That being said, one of the most rewarding parts of it all is giving my older dogs a good quality of life and spending their retirement years pampering them. After all, they deserve it the most!
My journey and experience has helped me better understand a dog’s needs and how much they are capable of with the right mental and physical care.
I enjoy using my knowledge to help people set their dogs up for success in their older years too – showing you just how much life your oldies have in them if their mind and body is well taken care of.
Watching Your Dog Slow Down: I Know It Is Painful
It is hard to see their physical abilities decline when you still view them as that capable, active, young dog.
Sometimes our dogs don’t even recognise their age yet either, making it hard for them to slow down when they are convinced they can still take on the world.
But, age is a beautiful thing too. It doesn’t have to be about:
Painfully watching your dog’s physical abilities deteriorate …
Restricting their activity levels against their will …
Feeling like you’re neglecting them.
You can make it about fulfilling your older dog’s golden years, savoring the bond you have, and embracing the harmony and unity you have cultivated over the years.
Old age comes with its challenges, but it can also bring many rewarding moments.
I would know, I have been there with my first dog Tery. My dog Brie is now in her senior years and Genie herself is also steadily approaching them. And despite the occasional hardships, I adore senior dogs and all their quirks.
My Tery reached the beautiful age of 16 years and it was not always easy.
The hardest part for me will always be knowing that our dog’s lives are absolutely too short.
BUT that does not mean that we cannot make the most of it.
Your dog’s older years do not have to be debilitating!
Create The Rewarding Moments Yourself
I found that consistent low-impact activity, conditioning exercises, and mental challenges can make a significant difference for both you and your senior dog.
These small investments can help your dog stay sharp, physically capable and full of life, even as they age.
Tery enjoyed his old age to the fullest, and I intend to ensure the same for my Brie, Genie and all my other dogs as they grow older, by investing my time and energy into taking care of their mental and physical well-being.
I am sure my dogs will never go without these activities when they get older, because I see the changes I can make. When it is so simple to raise my dog’s quality of life and wellbeing you can be sure I will never skip it!
And you can make the same positive impact with your dog and the program I have set up for you in just 5-10 short minutes a day!
With my help and just a little bit of your time you’ll be able to strengthen your dog’s proprioception, balance, their muscle strength, and their range of motion – which are all the things that start to deteriorate first as your dog ages.
I also find that conditioning work for older dogs can help them find and maintain that youthful spark. My dogs love this work and I can see that puppy-like enthusiasm light up again with the small, attainable, and fun challenges that come with conditioning and proprioceptive work.
This course will also give you the unique opportunity to spend time having fun with your dog every day, doing what they love, but also keeping them happy and healthy.
Most importantly, you will get to make the most of your time together!
Jana Gams, DVM, CCRP
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana)
- CCRP – Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (University of Tennessee)
- Founder of Dogs4motion, Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center in Slovenia
- Active competitor on international levels and FCI Dog Training Instructor in Agility and FCI Obedience
- 20 Years of Dog Training & Competition Experience
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Because Your Satisfaction Matters
I am so confident in the FUNdamentals for Seniors Course that I’m willing to “put my money where my mouth is” and back up your purchase with a 100 % money-back guarantee.
If you don’t feel the FUNdamentals for Seniors Course is right for you, I’ll refund every cent you paid – no questions asked.
So, if you want to see your dog live a fulfilling, rich, and enjoyable life even in their senior years, this course is for you …
And when you grab this transformative new course today, you get instant access to the course at a steep early bird discount.
Plus, you also receive instant access to some cool bonuses – that you can instantly employ to bring more comfort to your senior companion’s life.
So, if you are someone who does not want to guess about their senior dog’s well-being and health …
And you want to do the best for them …
Then you have already made the decision.
Otherwise, you would not have read so far.
Sign up for this new transformative course now and discover the secrets to reviving your senior dog’s active and fun life again.
Course Curriculum
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Satisfied Participants Share Their Success
With Our Conditioning Courses
»You don't need an expensive or sophisticated equipment and you can practice wherever you want.«
Yvonne Belin, Switzerland
Canine Freestyle, Pluri-Swiss-Championship, European Champion 2013, Vice-World Champion 2014, World Champion 2016
»My dog is now safe from injuries, solid on a dolg walk and confident when doing agility!"«
Victoria Greymont, USA
Active competitor in Agility
»All the exercises have alternatives for older or injured dogs so I can easily make more repetitions or make it harder or easier, depending on their needs.«
Eva Lacnakova, Czech Republic
Multiple AWC and EO agility member, Bronze Team AWC Turku 2019
»Exercises are included to improve muscle, joint and spine flexibility and range of motion, so you will notice a change in your dog upon completion!«
Tomoko Nakaminami, Japan
Active competitor in Agility
Your dog has been your source of joy -
ensure he experiences the same delight in return even in their senior days
How Is This Senior-Specific Course Different from the general FUNdamentals Canine Conditioning Course?
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As the name implies, FUNdamentals for Seniors has been designed with senior companions, their needs, and problems in mind.
The main differences are in load management – basic, intermediate, and advanced levels are adapted to fit senior dogs.
Exercises are simpler, require lower objects, and can be performed at a slower pace.
There are more descriptions and explanations of the exercises themselves, including how to make adjustments and which dogs they are suitable for – safe as a self-study program!
The course structure is similar to FUNdamentals (exercises, workouts, resting days, intermediate sessions).
You’ll also find valuable senior-specific knowledge inside, including information on what happens in the body adapted to the activity level, etc.
If you have previously enrolled into the FUNdamentals course, I strongly suggest you study this senior-specific course as well (remember, you’re backed up by a full satisfaction guarantee, so take a peek without any risk).
If you have a healthy adult dog, I’d suggest taking the general FUNdamentals course first.
And if you have a puppy, I’d recommend you join the Fundamentals for Puppies course.
And, of course, if you have a senior dog, or a dog who is facing underlying physical weaknesses, don’t hesitate for one second and enroll now.
Have a Taste
Let me show you one of the exercises that you can find in this course:
A full video tutorial on
Slalom walking!
Watch this video and discover everything about Slalom walking:
- How it challenges dynamic balance, improves footwork, and fosters better neuromotor abilities in motion
- How it enhances your dog’s proprioception
- How it engages the core and boosts strength in both the front and rear limb muscles
- Its benefits for improving lateral spine flexion and lengthening the back muscles and side abdominal wall
- Get valuable tips on how to perform it effectively
Slalom walking is truly a perfect exercise to improve your dog’s dynamic balance and enhance their proprioception. We LOVE it – what about you? ❤️
There are 20 detailed exercises just like this inside the Skill Room, which you get as a special BONUS when you enroll in our online course. 💪
Minimal Equipment Needed
You can always just use some stuff from house inventory!
Platforms
Two non-slippery platforms.
You can use two lower planks or targets that your dog can comfortably step on or target with either their front or hind paws.
It can be a simple do-it-yourself wooden platform or foam pad, or you can always use some items from your household inventory.
Set of bars
A set of cavaletti cones and bars or any kind of poles from your home inventory (such as brooms, rakes, hiking poles, etc.) can be used.
A non-slip surface
If you don’t have a non-slip floor, I would advise you to use a mat or carpet that you can place in the room where you normally train (such as a yoga mat, carpet, or foam puzzles that you can clip together).
Ideal For Senior Dogs Of Any Age And Compromised Dogs
This course is suitable for senior dogs with no maximum age limit.
A dog is considered as old from 7.5 years for giant breeds and 11.5 years for small breeds.
You’ll start with the basics and progress gradually.
The Success Stories of Trainers and Competitors
Speak for Themselves
FUNdamentals online strength and conditioning course is full of great exercises and information packed, Jana is very knowledgeable and her responses are extremely detailed. Thank you Jana and team!
Highly recommended!
Naarah Cuddy – Great Britain
Agility World Championship member in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019. Founder of Into Shape Agility
This was absolutely super online course. There were very good exercises and really good theory part. I am really happy that I entered my dogs to Fundamentals online course. Jana’s feedback for all the videos was very thorough.
I am really satisfied how my dogs looked after the course and how much better was their coordination.
Birgit Piho, Estonia
Active competitor in Agility, FCI Obedience and IGP
This Is The New Fun Way To
Bring Health And Comfort To Your Senior Dog’s Life!
Once you discover the expert secrets to conditioning your senior dog …
You will be able to care for your companion better and give them the gift of an active lifestyle …
As a result, you will be able to see your senior dog live with more fun and enthusiasm …
And as you will dive into the course and employ easy-to-follow exercises and guides …
You will see –
- Your senior dog noticeably having more energy when it’s time for a walk or to play
- They are less bothered by joint issues or pain... as their mobility increases and they have an easier time moving around or doing activities they love
- Their muscle tone and balance start getting better …
- And their cognitive abilities revive back, and they no longer seem as confused, disoriented, or worried …
And while these changes to your dog’s physical body can seem incredible…
This barely scratches the surface of what this course can do for your dog’s mental and physical well-being.
So don’t miss out! Seize the opportunity and join right now.
A course with this much knowledge and depth regarding senior dog fitness has never before been seen in such a simple, and easy to follow, ready-to-use format!
Does this Suit me?
What’s the difference between the FUN, FUN for Puppies, FUN for Seniors, Foundations for Agility Fitness?
The primary distinction among these courses lies in the age (and health condition) of the dogs they are intended for. Despite this difference, all these courses are comprehensive and meticulously crafted to achieve the desired strengthening outcome. Here are the distinctive features of each course:
FUNdamentals for Puppies:
- Designed for puppies to learn basic exercises from scratch.
- Emphasizes accuracy of exercise execution, teaching methods, and behavior proving and refining
- Focuses more on learning isolated exercises and proprioception rather than strengthening.
- Course structure: Contains only exercises.
FUNdamentals:
- Intended for healthy, active dogs.
- Covers exercises for all parts of the body and includes various training aspects.
- Slightly more advanced and challenging compared to FUNdamentals for Puppies.
- Course structure: Includes exercises, mobility exercises, 6 weeks of structured workouts, ideas for resting days, and suggestions for short training sessions in between.
FUNdamentals for Seniors:
- Tailored for seniors and compromised dogs.
- Exercises are adapted to different levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced.
- Simplified exercises that require lower objects and can be performed at a slower pace.
- Provides detailed descriptions and explanations of exercises, including adjustments and suitability for different dogs (safe for self-study).
- Course structure similar to FUNdamentals, with exercises, 6 weeks of done-for-you workouts, resting days, and intermediate sessions.
- Includes a senior-specific section covering physiological changes in the body and activities adapted to the dog’s activity level.
There’s a crossover of some exercises between FUNdamentals and FUNdamentals for Seniors because foundations are foundations!
In exact numbers: 13 exercises from the Skill Room are overlapping, and 6 exercises are new. However, even with the exercises that are overlapping, the setup and practice recommendations are given with senior/compromised dogs in mind. This means you get to learn much more about possible setup adaptations and contraindications, as in the FUNdamentals. The structured workouts (18 of them) are completely new.
Is my dog suitable to do dog conditioning?
The program is specially designed to suit senior and compromised dogs’ needs. Any dog young in spirit who can move independently can join.
Each exercise contains information for which dogs it is suitable and how to adapt it in case the dog has a certain problem.
Also, the workouts are divided into three difficulty categories – basic/intermediate/advanced and this basic is easy, and also suitable for dogs that have significant physical weaknesses.
Is my dog too young or too old to participate?
This course is ideal for senior and compromised dogs. Here’s a general guideline of when the dog is considered old:
- Small breeds (up to 10 kg): 11.5 years
- Medium-sized breeds (up to 25 kg): 10 years
- Large breeds (up to 45 kg): 9 years
- Giant breeds (over 45 kg): 7.5 years
1Essential Facts of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine in Companion Animals (Bockstahler et al, 2019)
It is important that you follow the recommendations on how to adapt exercises for a certain health condition. We explain everything within the course.
Progress at your own pace to master the exercises and then proceed to workout weeks and start working out.
I feel like this course is only meant for Border Collies ... Are you sure I can do this with my dog?
Yes, we are sure. We have plenty of proof to back it up. Not just Border Collies. From Poodles to German Shepherds. You name it. All breeds are welcome here. We love all of them. Dog fitness even help breeds with longer backs.
The program is also suitable for dogs with long spines. You will help them develop core strength which is super important for them. Using low equipment/platforms does the trick and the fact that we are working with the dog in front of us!
I can't motivate my dog with treats; only with toys or work. Will this be a problem for us?
This program is much more effective with food. It requires precision and repetition in exercises that are difficult to achieve with a toy reward.
Does your dog eat daily meals? If so, you can switch from using a bowl to using the food as a training reward.
Health and safety concerns
Is the program approved by canine doctors of physical therapy?
Yes. The program is made by Jana Gams, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. It is also recommended by other experts and backed up by science.
Do I need any special equipment?
No special equipment is required! You can always use some stuff from your house inventory!
A simple do-it-yourself platform or foam pad and a few objects your dog can circle around will suffice.
It is good to have some basic fitness equipment, like a set of bars for the cavaletti exercises. Or more, if you want to add in some difficulty.
If you want to buy anything, a simple balance mat will do, and for the rest, you can improvise.
Do I need any pre-knowledge before enrolling into the course?
No, you do not.
You and your dog can be complete beginners and you will still be able to follow the course. You will discover the foundations to start with canine conditioning safely and effectively. If your dog is used to reward-based training (like taking food from your hand) you are good to go! You and your dog will learn everything through the course. You will start with true basics and continue to build strong foundations.
If you are an experienced handler (or have an experienced dog), relax. This course will challenge you and keep you both occupied as well.
Will I be able to train my dog's whole body?
Yes! You will be able to strengthen your dog’s whole body equally and in the right way. You will be guided with easy-to-follow step-by-step explanations and videos and 6 weeks of done-for-you training plans.
My dog is dealing with a specific condition. Can we participate?
Yes! For example, when dealing with issues like:
- Osteoarthritis (in any of their joints – elbows, knees, hips, hocks, etc)
- Hip/elbow dysplasia.
- After TPLO (and other CCL surgical interventions).
- L7/S1 problems.
- Lower back issues (spondylosis, IVDD).
- Tight hip flexors.
- Mild Heart conditions.
- Other specific health problems.
- Past injuries.
To improve the support to osteoarthritic joints, it’s essential to strengthen the musculature around them. At the same time, you should focus on strengthening the core. This will allow your dog to move with improved balance and efficiency.
We also have quite some dogs with lower back issues, and chronic joint problems who joined the course and benefitted from it greatly.
There are also guidelines throughout the class for dogs with hip/elbow dysplasia, or certain other conditions, to make the exercises as safe as possible.
The instructor Jana Gams is a doctor of veterinary medicine and qualified in canine rehabilitation. You will be able to apply the easiest variation of each exercise, depending on the case. You will discover how to adapt each exercise for the best strengthening outcome. You will learn how to choose the right setup in order not to overload this part of the body.
You can also request Jana Gams’s feedback to make sure you’re doing exercises the right way. We will design tailored rehabilitation plans to help your dog rebuild adequate muscle strength. It is important that you adapt them to your dog’s conditions and current abilities. If you believe your case is different, don’t hesitate to contact us: info@dogs4motion.com!
This is a self-study course. What if I run into a problem and need additional help?
This course is designed as a self-study program. Relax. For a small fee, you can upgrade and additionally purchase a 1-on-1 personal feedback with Jana Gams!
I would like to have an individual training advice for my dog from Jana Gams. Is this possible?
Certainly! We offer 1-on-1 consultations. You can read more about them here >> Afterward, you can book your appointment by sending an email to: info@dogs4motion.com.
Technical Questions
Do I really get a lifetime access to all content?
Yes! You keep lifetime access to the FUNdamentals for Seniors course. That means you can restart it, refresh your knowledge and start with other dogs anytime in the future.
Right now one of our happy students already finished 4th round of 6 workout weeks. She said that her dog is super powerful and muscular. She feels safer doing agility and loves the feeling to do the most she can for her dog.
If I choose to make payment in two installments, when will the second payment be due?
The next payment is due one month after the initial purchase date. For instance, if the purchase is made on July 16th, the subsequent payment will be due on August 16th.
What is the title and the point of the certificate?
Upon completion of the course, we will award you with this certificate. The course is primarily designed for dog owners and trainers, rather than dog professionals, although many professionals do also make use of the course.
Is it easy to open and access the exercises?
Yes. The access to the content platform is lifetime, and it is very easy to use and navigate. Additionally, PDFs of the Weekly Workout content are available for download.
Is the course available in languages other than English?
Currently, the course is only available in English, but it does come with English subtitles. However, we do plan on translating the subtitles into other languages in the future, so please follow us for updates.
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