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$899.00
CCFT II Lab in Vancouver, BC (Abbotsford)
TNT Kennels & Training Center LTD
27624 Watson Rd.
Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P4
Description
This course will provide the participant with lecture and hands-on experience in which participants will be guided through a standardized canine fitness assessment, exercise form, and program design with live dogs. Hands-on experiences for selected equipment used in canine fitness and conditioning are incorporated including balance, strength, cardio, flexibility, and mental foundation elements. This course also provides the participant with the basic fitness assessment skills necessary to create an exercise program for dogs. Topics covered include basic exercise physiology, gait training, strengthening exercises, balance and proprioceptive exercises, and exercises for wellness/prevention. Outcome measures (Gulick circumferential measurements, etc.) will also be practiced in this course.
Event Details
Reminder: Online lectures for CCFT I must be completed prior to attending this lab.
Dates: 03-05 May 2024
Location:
TNT Training Center
27624 Watson Rd
Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P4
(All times are approximate. Attendees leaving early will not receive credit for Lab Series.)
Start date: May 03, 2024
End date: May 05, 2024
Start time: 08:00 a.m. PDT
End time: 05:00 p.m. PDT
Venue: TNT Training Center
Address: 27624 Watson Rd, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1P4
Directions: Visit https://www.tntkennels.com/contact-us/ for directions to the facility
Phone: (604) 857-4949
Course Details
| Time | 22.5 hours |
|---|---|
| platform | Live |
| sponsors | Blue-9 Pet Products, FitPaws |
Learning Objectives
Max Live Lab Participants: 30 Students Canine Exercise Anatomy (ASSESSMENT)- Fitness Assessments - History, Evaluation, Behavior Cues & Body Tests
- Gait Evaluations
- Fitness Palpation
- Proper Technique, Position & Creative Encouragement
- Correlation of Form & Function
- When & Why to Refer to Professionals
- Positive Reinforcement Encouraging Behavioral Transition
- Client & Canine Interactions
- Canine Life Stages & Special Canine Populations
- Target Specific Body Areas, Muscle Groups & Injury Prevention
- Exercise Progressions & Variables
- Proper Use & Safety
- Equipment Use & Choice
- Canine Specific Equipment vs. Human Equipment
- Marketing Tools & Programs
- Best Practices for Canine Fitness Programs
Prerequisites
Participants must complete all online lectures prior to attending live lab sessions.
The program is open to the following:
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Technicians / Nurses
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Dog Behaviorists
- Certified Dog Trainers
- Performance Dog Trainers who have titled dogs in either: agility, obedience, rally obedience, IPO/protection sports, tracking, and/or field work at a level of open or above.
Dog Handling Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of dog handling experience must be provided (i.e. business license, trainer certifications, performance sport credentials, contracted work, etc.).
- Other proofs may be considered, but are not guaranteed to meet this requirement.
Basic Training Concepts
- Understand and be able to apply positive reinforcement training concepts (i.e. luring, shaping)
Please contact us with questions regarding eligibility:
- Email: office@utvetrehab.com
- Phone: +1 (801) 337-7887 (North America)
- Phone: +49 06073 / 725 983 (Europe, Asia, South America)
Details:
- Documented work experience in an animal healthcare facility, documented dog handling experience with proven track record, and/or 2-year Associates degree (minimum).
- Documentation of work experience or proof of degree is required.
- Require statement and signature that will not allow students to diagnose or prescribe.
- Program is only for conditioning, training, and exercise.
- Successful completion of online courses, text, hands-on workshops and participation, as well as completion of case studies is required prior to receiving certification. The title of CCFT cannot be used by students enrolled in the program. Use of CCFT credentials without successful completion of online coursework, text, hands-on workshop and participation, as well as completion of case studies will result in permanent exclusion from the program and future opportunities.
Details
Hours of online content: 23 hours- Testing (Completion required prior to attending labs)
- Downloadable handout
- Documented work experience in an animal healthcare facility, documented dog handling experience with proven track record, and/or 2 year Associates degree (minimum).
- Documentation of work experience or proof of degree required.
- Require statement and signature that will not allow students to diagnose or prescribe.
- Program only for conditioning, training, and exercise.
- Successful completion of online course, text, hands-on workshop and participation, as well as completion of case studies is required prior to receiving certification. The title of CCFT cannot be used by students enrolled in the program. Use of CCFT credentials without successful completion of online coursework, text, hands-on workshop and participation, as well as completion of case studies will result in permanent exclusion from the program and future opportunities.