K9 Fit Club is still such a new organization, most people out there are still figuring out what exactly is it. It's hard to want to get involved in something if you're not even sure what exactly it is you're signing up for. Below you will find some basic information (without getting too technical with boring details) about this wonderful bonding experience you can enjoy with your furry family member.
Tricia Montgomery is CEO and founder of the K9 Fit Club organization. Tricia battled obesity and passed her bad habits and lack of exercise on to her dog Louie. Tricia had a "a-ha" call to action when she was told by her very caring and very frank veterinarian, that her and Louie were grossly obese.
Tricia lost 130 pounds and Louie lost 4 pounds by working out together. She then set out to share this amazing transformation with other overweight dog owners and pets. This is what drove her to create K9 Fit Club.
Programs are now available for all fitness levels as well as specifically designed programs for children, seniors, and people with certain disabilities.
Anne Weiser, Manager at Orrville Pet Spa & Resort and Master Instructor of K9 Fit Club, decided it was time for a change in our small town of Orrville, Ohio. She saw how many people were taking their dogs along with them during the Orrville Walks program on Thursday nights during the summer months. She knew bringing K9 Fit club to Ohio would be beneficial and hopefully, people would want to be more involved in taking human and dog obesity seriously.
Currently, we are offering a Begging for Beginner class which is an introduction class and most basic class we offer. This is the best way to familiarize yourself with our space and program while getting a great workout and positive training. This class is perfect for a beginner looking to get back into shape! We hold this class on Thursday evenings from 7pm-8pm at our Doggy Daycare Center.
We also offer Bow Wow Bootcamp, which is a more advanced class that combines strength, agility, and cardio in a medium/high intensity workout. This class includes circuit training and station work, along with a little something new each class. This class is held on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-8pm at our Doggy Daycare Center.
Something new K9 Fit Club Orrville has started, is going to nursing homes to incorporate Sit, Stay & Get Fit with the residents. Seeing the impact bringing a therapy licensed dog & a little physical activity to them was astonishing. Everyone got involved in the workouts and you could tell it was pushing them to try! We are currently going mobile and holding this class for Shady Lawn Health Care Community in Dalton, Ohio every month. We are hoping to continue this class for even more facilities in the near future.
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