Fitness Training for the show ring

At Antilli we find one of the most important aspects of showing a German Shepherd Dog successfully is fitness training. In the months prior to the Sieger show 2002 , Fanta was training in some respect nearly every day. We designed a training program which included swimming 2-3 times a week (see photo's), road work, biking, free running chasing a ball, and training in the forest with Carol hiding amongst the trees and Alyson walking Fanta on the lead. Fanta also did ringcraft once a week and schutzhund training usually twice a week. As you can see, almost a full time job!!

We are now preparing Xambi for the Sieger 2005,below are some of her training photo's.

 


Fanta swims at Greyfriars Hydrotherapy pool near Guildford, Surrey. http://www.greyfriarshydrotherapy.co.uk/ She schutzhund trains at South Valley Sports Dog Club. http://www.southvalleysportsdog.co.uk/