Fitness Level 1 & Tricks

6-week course — $150
Instructor: John McLemore — john@awesomecritters.com

Fitness Level I & Tricks introduces canine conditioning exercises alongside engaging beginner trick training. Dogs build strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness through structured fitness activities while improving confidence, focus, and teamwork with their handler.

The primary focus of this class is AKC Fit Dog — Level 1. Teams will also work on primarily novice-level tricks, along with select intermediate tricks, from both the AKC Trick Dog and Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD) programs, as well as foundational Do More With Your Dog Canine Conditioning — Level 1 skills.

The final class session includes evaluation opportunities for qualifying AKC Trick Dog, AKC Fit Dog, DMWYD Trick Dog, and DMWYD Canine Conditioning titles related to the levels and skills covered during class. Additional evaluations, including those outside the scope of this class, may be scheduled separately and are not included in the course price.

This class is designed for healthy dogs able to participate in light to moderate physical activity. It is not intended for injury rehabilitation or dogs with medical conditions that limit physical exercise without veterinary approval.