Enrollment Opens: March 9, 2024 (UTC -06:00)

This course is open to all, including non-professionals and professionals.

The Ultimate Guide to Canine Conditioning: Mastering the CCC Method

This 7-week course (6 weeks of active learning + 1-week break) offers an affordable opportunity to master the Canine Conditioning Coach Method, refine your skills, and develop your eye to recognize correct alignment and proper form. Beyond written materials outlining the various facets of the CCC Method, you'll delve into the "HOW," "WHEN," and "WHY" of adjusting each variable. Each week, you will have the opportunity to submit homework videos for Anna Lee's expert review. Our commitment to accessibility ensures you'll have a diverse range of interactive options to support your unique learning style.

Course Highlights

• All-Inclusive Learning: Whether you're a beginner, experienced handler, or professional, this course offers a tailored learning experience to suit your needs, enabling everyone to master the Canine Conditioning Coach Method.
• Expert Guidance: Benefit from Anna Lee's expertise and gain valuable insights into coaching a variety of dog/handler teams, while receiving personalized feedback on your own training exercises.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: From foundational exercises to advanced techniques, this course covers it all. You'll learn the "HOW," "WHEN," and "WHY" behind the Canine Conditioning Coach Method.
• Flexibility and Support: With a range of interactive options, this course accommodates your unique learning style. Feel supported at every step, and access guidance as you need it.
• Train your Eye: Learn the fundamentals of assessing alignment, postural deviations, movement mechanics, and muscle imbalances to enhance your pup's conditioning.
• Expert Live Sessions: Join Anna Lee for a live video call and round table discussion, offering a chance for student Q&A and direct interaction.

Who it’s for 

This course is designed to help all dog / handler teams in learning the Canine Conditioning Coach method, and effectively implementing either the provided foundational exercises OR their existing CCC Program. Because this is an all levels class the specific exercise curriculum will be adapted to the individual dog, making it safe for puppies, beginners, advanced teams, and professionals!

Professionals: Professionals will learn how to adapt the CCC Method to dogs of all experience levels. Because this is a collaborative class, it offers the unique benefit of allowing you to witness how Anna Lee coaches various dog/handler teams through a wide array of conditioning exercises. For the Video Review portions of the class, you are welcome to post video of you and your personal dog(s) executing the Canine Conditioning Coach exercises, or if you’re working with a tricky case, or dog / handler team who is struggling, you are welcome to post video of them for Anna Lee’s feedback as well*.  Whether you follow your existing CCC program or use the foundational materials, this course is your opportunity to train your eye, and enhance your expertise.

*Please do make sure you have permission from the handler before posting. 

Experienced Teams: Experienced teams will learn how to refine their handling skills, make adjustments to prop setup, and receive feedback on placement of reward to take their conditioning exercises to the next level. Move through your existing Canine Conditioning Coach program with confidence under Anna Lee’s watchful eye.

New to Conditioning: If you're just starting out or new to conditioning, this course provides a supportive environment to guide you through foundational exercises while learning the Canine Conditioning Coach Method. No purchased program is necessary as foundational exercises will be provided.

Course Outline

• Week 0: Getting Setup
  • Setting up your Canvas Profile
  • Learning how to navigate the Canvas teaching platform
  • Self Check Quiz
  • Introducing yourself
• Week 1: Introducing the Canine Conditioning Coach Method.
  
  • How handler motion, prop setup, and placement of reward are used to easily teach any exercise
  • Homework: Foundational Exercises Circuit 1
  • Self Check Quiz
  • Homework Forum Instructions
  • Homework Forum
  • Q&A Forum Instructions
  • Q&A Forum
• Week 2: Posture Analysis
  
  • What is Neutral Posture?
  • Stand
  • Sit 
  • Down
  • Postural Deviations, and how we can use the Canine Conditioning Coach Method to help our dogs adjust
  • Homework: Posture and Alignment Assessment
  • Homework Forum
  • Q&A Forum
• Week 3: Scaffolding exercises. 
  • How to build an exercise progression safely
  • Stable before Unstable
  • Isolated before Integrated
  • Static Before Dynamic
  • Homework: Foundational Exercises Circuit 2
  • Self Check Quiz
  • Homework Forum
  • Q&A Forum
• Week 4: Week Off
  • Break: Take this week off to catch up on any skills you feel your pup is lacking.
  • Meet Anna Lee!! Live Video Call and Round Table for student Q&A. This call will be recorded, and posted in the course if you are unable to attend.
  • Q&A Forum to ask any questions on the live call
• Week 5: Assessing Posture in Motion
  
  • Standing Head Nods
  • Rock Back Sit
  • Tuck Sit
  • Fold Back Down
  • Side Stepping / Pivot Variations
  • Extrapolating to advanced exercises
  • Self Check Quiz
  • Video Homework Forum
  • Q&A Forum
• Week 6:
  • What is a muscle imbalance?
  • Agonist / Antagonist 
  • Spine Movements
  • Shoulder, elbow & Carpus movements
  • Hip, stifle, and tarsus movements
  • Homework: Foundational Exercises Circuit 3
  • Self Check Quiz
  • Homework Forum
  • Q&A Forum
• Week 7:
  • Drawing Cautious Conclusions
  • Identifying avoidance and fatigue
  • Assessing symmetry
  • Self Check Quiz
  • Homework Forum
  • Q&A Forum
  • Wrapping Up / Next Steps

This course is your gateway to mastering the Canine Conditioning Coach Method, offering a comprehensive curriculum, expert guidance, and a supportive learning environment for dog/handler teams of all levels. 

Anna Lee believes in fully equipping you with all the skills you need to feel confident adapting the Canine Conditioning Coach method to your specific dogs and their needs. Her goal is for you to no longer rely on her. She wants to empower you to be self-sufficient.

"The biggest gift my students could give me is to not need me any longer! I don't want to be the one in possession of the knowledge you seek, and dole it out slowly. I want to give it ALL to you!!"

~ Anna Lee Sanders