Canine Fitness Connection

22/10/2026

Luna wasn’t just my dog, she was the reason I started this journey.

When Luna was just 3 years old, she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and secondary arthritis. I remember the worry that came with that diagnosis and wondering what the future might look like for her.

From that moment on, I made a promise to do everything I could to help her.

That journey led me to learn more than I ever imagined. We started with hydrotherapy (thankfully I was qualified at this point, or we might not have found it as early as we did) and physiotherapy. I adapted her exercise, managed her condition and supported her needs as they changed over the years. A few years later, I discovered canine conditioning and added that to the toolbox too.

Every step of the way, Luna was my teacher. She taught me that even small changes can make a huge difference to a dog’s confidence, comfort and quality of life. Most importantly, she taught me that living with a long term condition doesn’t mean a dog can’t still enjoy life.

My goal was never to keep Luna alive for my sake. I wasn’t trying to chase more time at any cost. My focus was always on her happiness, her comfort and her quality of life. I constantly asked myself one question: “Is Luna still enjoying being with us?” As long as the answer was yes, we kept making memories together.
Walks, adventures, training sessions, swimming, sniffing every interesting patch of grass she could find, adapted ball play (because she loved them, but we had to ditch standard fetch games).

Luna lived to 14 years old. That was never going to feel long enough, but I am so grateful for every year, lesson and memory she gave me. She is the reason Canine Fitness Connection exists today, and why I work the way I do.

Everything I do, every course I take, every programme I create and every dog I work with is influenced by the lessons she taught me.

Because of Luna, I know that every dog deserves to be treated as an individual.

And because of Luna, if you choose to trust me with your dog, you can be sure that their welfare, happiness and best interests will always come first. ❤️

20/10/2026

Do you want to make sure your dog can stay as active as possible for as long as possible?

This is just one of the reasons why canine conditioning matters.

You can start them at any age, but the younger you start, the better you’ll set them up for more active senior years.

I mean we all already know and understand as humans that if we go to the gym and look after our body, we have a better chance of staying active for longer. And the same goes for our dogs.

And the younger you start, the easier it is, BUT it’s never too late to start.

Some of the benefits of canine conditioning are:
Joint support
Build strength, endurance and/or power
Increase body awareness
Improve balance
Build confidence
Reduce the risk of injuries

If you want to try your best to give your dog a chance to keep doing the things they love for longer. Come and join us for canine conditioning.

I offer online sessions, both in a group, and as 1-2-1 sessions.

If you want more information, comment “pet dog fitness” below and I’ll send you the details.

12/10/2026

To those of you who have a dog who has had an injury, whether your dog is a pet, sport, or working dog, if you could give one piece of advice or support to other owners, what would it be?

11/10/2026

🐕 Brand Rep Search is Open! 🐾

We're looking for a small team of Brand Reps to join Canine Fitness Connection and we welcome dogs of all shapes, sizes and lifestyles. If you care about your dog's health and wellbeing and enjoy sharing your journey online, this could be a great fit.

Who can apply?
🐾 Pet dogs – everyday life, personality and real moments�🐾 Sports dogs – agility, flyball, hoopers, canicross and more�🐾 Working dogs – gundogs, sheepdogs, scentwork, assistance roles and more

No conditioning experience is needed. We're simply looking for enthusiastic owners who are willing to learn and help spread awareness of canine fitness and are passionate about dog health.

What we're looking for
Owners who are passionate about their dogs and post regularly on social media, while helping educate others about the importance of canine fitness.

What you'll receive
✅ 1 year free access to The Canine Fitness Club�✅ 50% off 1-2-1 sessions and additional services�✅ Support from me (Hannah) in a private group chat with fellow Brand Reps

Monthly requirements
📹 2 reels or short videos�📖 2 story posts (including sharing promotional content when requested)�🐕 Must attend 1 x 1-2-1 session per month

Don't worry about creating lots of extra content. You can use footage and photos from your monthly sessions.

How to enter
📸 Post a new reel, photo or carousel explaining why you'd make a great Brand Rep�🏷️ Tag us in your post �👥 Tag friends who may be interested in applying in the comments of this post�📲 Share this post to your stories

Rules
• Must be aged 18 or over�• Must follow Canine Fitness Connection�• International entries welcome�• Entries close at 7pm BST on Friday 16th October 2026

Good luck to everyone who enters. I can't wait to learn more about you and your dogs! 🐾❤️

01/10/2026

Did you know that it’s not necessarily speed that impresses me when I watch a dog on an agility course?

It’s how tight they can turn and how well that they use their body.

And yes some dog might be naturally talented. But if you work on all the different areas of fitness that your dog needs, you can drastically improve their turns, and not just their turns, but how they move overall!

If you’re passionate about dog agility, and want to learn exercises that you can do at home with your dog to improve their performance on course, comment “agility fitness” below and I’ll send you the details.

Abby Blythe

27/09/2026

🐾 Puppy Life Skills Classes Are Returning To Carterton! 🐾

Having recently moved back to the area, I'm delighted to be bringing my puppy training classes back to Carterton Community Centre, Shilton Park.

These classes are designed to help puppies develop the skills they need for everyday life whilst giving owners the knowledge and support to confidently guide them through puppyhood and beyond.

Most puppy classes finish after a few weeks, but puppies don't stop learning. Many owners find adolescence more challenging than the early puppy months, which is why these classes follow a structured programme and offer ongoing support as your puppy develops.

We'll be working on practical, real-life skills including:
✅ Attention and engagement
✅ Recall foundations
✅ Settling and relaxation
✅ Lead walking skills
✅ Confidence building
✅ Impulse control
✅ Handling and vet preparation
✅ Doorway and boundary manners
✅ Appropriate play and toy skills

Your membership also includes:
✅ Access to the Canine Fitness Connection Training Academy
✅ Video tutorials and training guides
✅ Puppy socialisation resources
✅ Members-only WhatsApp support group

📍 Carterton Community Centre, Shilton Park
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 6:05pm - 6:50pm
🐶 Puppies up to 6 months old
💷 £60 per month

Places are limited and booking is essential.
If you'd like to give your puppy the very best start in life whilst receiving ongoing support and guidance, I'd love to welcome you along.

👉 https://www.caninefitnessconnection.com/puppy-life-skills-classes

10/09/2026

Yes some dogs are talented movers, and they naturally figure out how to move well in agility on their own. But those dogs are few and far between.

People often assume Navi is one of those naturally talented dogs, but she really wasn’t. She was clumsy, wanted to do things as fast as she possibly could, would take wide turns, take off too early or too late because she struggled to figure out her striding, had poor body awareness etc.

It took work to get her to where she is now, with specific strength exercises, balance exercises, improving the control of her power, body awareness, coordination, precision, ability to read striding etc.

And those exercises and the gridwork that helped her can be found in the agility fitness challenge.

Comment “agility fitness” below if you want me to send you the info.

08/09/2026