Stay and Train

Sports Dog Preparation

The perfect training program to get your dog sport-ready, even with a busy schedule.

What is Sports Dog Preparation?

Our Sports Dog Preparation program is designed to build the foundation your dog needs for success in canine sports. Whether you're aiming for agility, scent work, or obedience trials, this course helps develop the physical and mental skills required for peak performance.

We use fun, structured exercises that promote body awareness, confidence, and focus. Through positive reinforcement and expert guidance, your dog will gain vital pre-sport skills that carry over into real training and competition.

Training Benefits

  • Build core foundations specific to dog sports
  • Improve physical awareness & conditioning
  • Strengthen communication and responsiveness
  • Boost confidence in new and challenging environments

What will we focus on?

Foundational Skills

  • Marker training and engagement
  • Shaping behaviours through games
  • Focus and motivation building
  • Pre-agility or obedience groundwork

Physical Conditioning

  • Balance and body awareness exercises
  • Coordination and proprioception drills
  • Safe movement patterns for sport readiness

Emotional Control

  • Managing arousal before and after activity
  • Calm focus under distraction
  • Recovery and relaxation techniques

Ready to Build a Strong Foundation for Canine Sports?

Join our Sports Dog Preparation program to develop your dog’s physical skills, focus, and confidence—perfect for agility, scent work, obedience, and more. Let’s get your dog sport-ready!