AKC Fit Dog & Do More With Your Dog!® 

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Canine conditioning and fitness training focuses on developing strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, and body awareness to support healthy movement and long-term soundness. Proper conditioning helps prevent injury, improves performance, and enhances overall quality of life for dogs at every stage.

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Using safe, progressive, positive training methods, this program teaches dogs how to move efficiently while empowering handlers to support their dog’s physical well-being. Conditioning benefits companion dogs, sport dogs, performance teams, and senior dogs when appropriately modified.

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Titles may be earned through AKC Fit Dog and Do More With Your Dog!® Conditioning & Fitness programs.

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Conditioning & Fitness Levels

Foundation Conditioning

AKC Fit Dog Bronze | DMWYD Conditioning Level 1

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This entry-level class introduces dogs to safe movement and basic strength development.

 

Training includes:

• Warm-up and cool-down routines

• Proper posture and alignment

• Introductory balance and stability work

• Low-impact strength exercises

• Introduction to fitness equipment

 

Ideal for beginners, young dogs, and dogs new to conditioning.

 

Intermediate Conditioning

AKC Fit Dog Silver | DMWYD Conditioning Level 2

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This level increases challenge while maintaining controlled, safe movement.

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Training includes:

• Improved balance and core engagement

• Smooth transitions between positions

• Endurance development

• Body awareness and proprioception

• More complex equipment use

 

Well-suited for active pet dogs and developing sport teams.

 

Advanced Conditioning

AKC Fit Dog Gold | DMWYD Conditioning Level 3

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Advanced conditioning focuses on precision, control, and performance-level strength.

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Training includes:

• Advanced balance and stability exercises

• Strength and power development

• Controlled, sport-supportive movement

• Fine-tuning coordination and efficiency

• Individualized conditioning plans

 

Appropriate for experienced sport and performance dogs.

 

Elite / Performance Conditioning

DMWYD Conditioning Level 4

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This level emphasizes high-level athletic preparation and long-term conditioning.

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Training includes:

• Complex strength and endurance sequences

• Advanced equipment combinations

• Efficiency of movement and form

• Conditioning for specific sport or performance goals

• Injury-prevention strategies

 

Designed for competitive and high-performance teams.

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Champion Conditioning

DMWYD Conditioning Champion (CH)

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The Champion level represents advanced mastery of canine fitness skills. Teams demonstrate consistency, strength, and control across multiple conditioning routines.

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Focus areas include:

• Highly polished conditioning sequences

• Advanced coordination and balance

• Sustained strength and endurance

• Reliable performance with precision

 

This level is ideal for teams committed to ongoing athletic development.

 

Grand Champion Conditioning

DMWYD Conditioning Grand Champion (GCH)

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The Grand Champion level is the highest achievement in the DMWYD Conditioning & Fitness program. Teams demonstrate exceptional physical conditioning, technical difficulty, and movement quality.

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Focus areas include:

• Advanced, original conditioning routines

• Peak athletic performance and control

• Seamless execution of complex exercises

• Long-term fitness planning and maintenance

 

Designed for elite sport and performance teams seeking the highest standard of canine fitness.