Fenzi Dog SPort Academy #CPCFT Camp? What's It All ABout?

Jenn Panko, APRVT Communications and Information Technology Chair, traveled to Colchester Connecticut to join The Wizard of Paws and Toto Fit Team to assist with the practical component of The Gold Level Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer Program.  The teaching team was comprised of Dr. Debbie Gross, DPT, MSPT, Diplomat ABPTS, CCRP, Dr. Matt Brunke, DVM, CVRPP, CVA, CVPP, Maureen Connors, PTA, CCRP, and Jenn Panko RVT, CCRP, OCMC, CAPMC.  This event was coordinated by Martha McCormick, The Bernese Mountain Dog and #purple #TotoFit Queen and Dedicated Professional Canine Fitness Trainer! Here is a sneak video peek behind the scenes:​

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This event occurred during #IVAPManimalpainawarenessmonth so she during her flights Jenn was able to catch up on some reading. Her book of choice? Pain Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses Edited by APRVT's own Mary Ellen Goldberg and Pain Management Superstar Nancy Shaffran.

 

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The #CPCFT students were excited to put the canine fitness theory they learned from Dr. Deb in The Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Canine Fitness Trainer Certificate Program into practice through palpation, fitness assessment, and program planning sessions.  As always The #TotoFit Pyramids and #KeepItSimple #KeepItSafe motto provided a solid foundation and framework to create fitness programs with logical exercise progression that #BuildBetterDogs and work towards achieving #BalanceToTheCore.  Sunday we enjoyed a trip to The Smarty Dog Center to observe fitness and core conditioning classes in action!  Thank you Lynn and The Smarty Dog Team!  The rest of the afternoon was spent learning about marketing, self promotion, working with cats (Jenn loves cats!) and use of social media followed by more fun at The Wizard of Paws in their Toto Fit Dog Gym and learning about underwater treadmill and land treadmill use.  

1. Jenn loves whippets and The Infinity Mountain!
2. Dr. Debbie and Martha demonstrating controlled plyometric exercise.
3. Measuring thigh girth muscle mass with Jenn
4. Sweet Pea enjoying some Dr. Matt and Jenn time!

1.  Dr. Matt Brunke working with students through examination, assessment, and palpation sessions with wonderful dog Penny! 
2.  Safely increasing the balance and strength challenge for the dog who is able to do advanced core training. Some innovative exercises shared with the CPCFT Workshop attendees who watched and felt first-hand how intensely this elevated exercise works a dog's muscles. Dr. Debbie's "Wobble Bridge" 
Thanks, Noelle Nerat Chaltry of No Limits Canine Fitness for sharing this photo of KARA, Martha's, Bernese Mountain Dog
3.  Dr. Matt Brunke explaining safe and logical progression of a core strengthening and balance program.