OUR STORY
Samantha Stedman started her agility journey 16 years ago with a Jack Russell!! The bug bit and it has not let go! A Jack Russell Terrier, three Border Collies and some world championship travels later - Sam got to a place where she realised she needed help to get a specific dog physically stronger and more balanced. Much more than that Sam needed to learn HOW!! So it was that Sam made contact with Ansi at Petfit and thus began a K9Yoga journey.
Along the way, Sam has obtained a PAW-sonal trainer qualification in order to teach K9Yoga. Sam feels that yoga is so much more than simply an activity to condition and strengthen our dogs, it helps with focus, impulse control, and multitasking. It teaches our dogs how to relax. A HUGELY underrated skill!
THE S KAY 9 TOUCH
HOLISTIC
Canine athletes has a passion for treating our k9 teammates as athletes. As such, athletes approach their chosen discipline holistically. Their training incorporates strength training (yoga), massage, mental skills (also yoga) and discipline training ( in this case agility). Athletes also place emphasis on proper warm-up before any of the above.
CO-CONFIDENCE
We firmly believe in achieving progress through both handler & dog gaining confidence with every session, whether it be agility or yoga. In this, Sam has found her passion.
ONLINE OR IN-PERSON
We offer in-person training as well as online coaching for both K9 yoga and agility.