Bobbie Lyons Canine Campus

“If you want your dog to perform better in any dog sport, K9 fitness with Bobbie Lyons is for you. I’ve been taking online classes from Bobbie for over 2 years! The program is super easy to follow. When you need feedback or answers to questions, Bobbie gets back to you very quickly, with in 48 hours. Her feedback is well thought out and valuable. I’ve had the pleasure of training with Bobbie. I don’t believe there is anyone more knowledgeable and passionate about K9 fitness, body structure, and the overall health of all types of dogs. She also understands every different dog sport and what it takes physically for dogs to be successful in their sport. I highly recommend any form of training you can take from Bobbie. Online, private, webinars, or Zoom sessions are all extremely valuable. The way I train my dogs has changed dramatically because of Bobbie Lyons’ knowledge, classes and personal help. The programs have not only helped my dogs get in shape, but I also have great communication with them from working one on one with them during their exercise routine. My dogs LOVE K9 fitness. They get super excited when I pull out the equipment. I participate in flyball, Rally obedience, Dock diving, Tricks, and scent work. K9 fitness with Bobbie Lyons has increased the overall function and ability of my dogs tenfold.”
– Leesa Tyrrell

“While doing the very first lesson, “Assessment Strokes,” I noticed a strong reaction when I touched Hamilton’s back half. It became clear that his rear and hips were extremely sensitive. He would whip around as if to flinch, or simply lay his head across my wrist, looking at me with eyes that seemed to be asking me to stop. Lisa reviewed the video with me, and agreed. She encouraged me to have him checked out. We got x-rays just after his 5th birthday, and soon learned that he is beginning to develop arthritis in one of his hips. While I was saddened, I was grateful for the class immediately. Not only did it teach me valuable skills, it also taught me to be more in tune with my dog’s body and his reactions, which led to a diagnosis that may otherwise have been missed for some time. Instead, in noticing, I could start him on more supportive supplements alongside fitness much earlier. With massage, he seemed to be more spry and more comfortable. He melts into it, and I feel like a wizard or something with the reactions and happy sighs I get. I’ve tried my skills out on a couple of other dogs including my Collie and my sister’s Boston Terrier. My sister’s Boston, Finn, never cuddles anyone but his mom. Within minutes of me placing him on my chest and beginning a massage, he was laid out flat as a pancake on my chest, breathing deeply. While trying to film the final lesson, Hamilton kept offering me his back end instead of his head which I was working on at the time. I finally succumbed, and quickly found the area he was alerting me to was quite tight. I began to massage where he requested, and he melted into the floor, first into a sit, then a down, then on his back. Lisa’s videos were practical, informative, and went beyond just teaching the basic movements—but also how to listen to and remain connected to your dog. I especially appreciated Lisa’s timely and thorough responses along with her enthusiasm and shared joy at what my dogs were getting out of massage. Thank you!”
– Laura Cole, Hamilton (Catahoula mix), and Meimei (Smooth Collie) Austin, TX

“Ursa had surgery on both elbows and a shoulder when she was a pup. She recovered well; loves swimming in the summer and running in the hunting fields in the winter. As a four year old, we wanted to keep her mind engaged while also helping to avoid physical problems in the future. We bought some FitPAWS equipment and looked for a class. Given COVID, there was nothing local; searched online and found Bobbie Lyons Canine Fitness & Performance Training’s online courses. The training is excellent. We learned a lot. Ursa loved doing the exercises (and the related treating). But I also loved the Yoon video feedback the instructor provided. It is way better than written feedback and in-person classes. In an in-person class, I can’t see exactly what I’m doing. And when the instructor is providing feedback, my dog might be acting squirrelly such that I only listen to part of what I hear. With Loom, Danielle can pause the video, highlight dog posture feedback with her mouse, or point to where my body should be for better results, etc. And when I’m watching it, I’m focused on the feedback. I can’t say enough positive things about this feedback approach.”
– John Harris and Ursa (Lab) Thorton, CO