Performance Unleashed LLC

23/03/2026

We focus on the function of the exercise. Just like plank shoulder taps challenge our core and shoulder stability as well as straight arm strength, a three-legged stand teaches dogs the same skills:
Core engagement
Controlled weight shifting between each forelimb to build shoulder strength and stability

Common mistakes we see with 3 legged stands is the dog putting their back feet super wide to gain more stability. Using a paver like in this video to help keep their hind feet under their hips is a great way to encourage proper form to get the most from this exercise!

21/03/2026

18/02/2026

This past weekend we taught not 1, not 2, but 3 workshops at Y2K9s! From beginners, to senior dogs, and then finished the day off with our serious sporting dogs, it was a full day of fitness!

Jake and Harry were certainly pooped after working😝 Canine strength work is a great way to keep them in shape and prevent injury, but boy does it work their brain too!

10/02/2026

We are SO excited to be partnering with the Colorado Police Canine Association this May to bring a full weekend of canine fitness to Colorado with "Strength & Conditioning for the Canine Athlete".

Whether you run a working K9, sport dog, or active pet, targeted strength and conditioning is the key to better performance, injury prevention, and long-term mobility.

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to safely challenge both dogs and handlers—from beginners to seasoned teams.

📍 Highlands Ranch & Littleton, CO
📅 May 29–31

🎓 Lecture + Working Spots Available

🎯 Proceeds benefit working and retired Colorado Police K9s

Link to register:
https://limiter.addonforge.com/limiter?formId=1FAIpQLSfOj_VMuGfT_VYYvEWfL3tLli5Ugy-R3EjTGijLLGCWkPPIvw

03/02/2026

Join us for any of our 3 workshops this Valentine’s Day! Links to register below!

12/11/2025

Last month Summit and I were already deep into a hard training day when my pager went off — two miles from the car — calling us out to search for a missing person.

So while we had our fair share of training already that day, we did what working dog teams do: booked it back to the car, loaded up, and deployed. Summit went on to work for over 3 hours that day.

That’s the thing about working dogs — you can plan, program, and periodize all you want, but you have to be ready to pivot at any moment.

The biggest difference between working and sporting dogs is predictability. Sporting dogs train to peak for a specific event. Working dogs train to be ready anytime.

Finding that balance is everything —
Training hard enough to build the strength, endurance, and grit they need
Staying adaptable enough to shift the schedule on a moment’s notice
Knowing when to add rest where it wasn’t planned

Adaptability isn’t just part of the program — it is the program.

26/09/2025

Just like us, our dogs need a proper warm-up before training, sports, or big adventures. A good warm-up gets their muscles firing, joints moving, and helps prevent injuries.

That’s why we put together a FREE canine warm-up guide with step-by-step exercises you can start using right away.

Grab your copy here:

https://www.k9performanceunleashed.com/warmupguide

Try it out with your dog and tag us in your warm-ups—we’d love to see your canine athletes in action!

Not all warm-ups are created equal. Our free guide shows you how to build the perfect step-by-step warm-up designed for your activity. Enter your email and get started today.

21/09/2025

We’d like to thank Y2K9s for hosting us yesterday for 3 canine fitness workshops:
- Fitness Foundations for the Canine Athlete
- Strong Dogs Have Smart Feet
- Strength and Conditioning for the Agility Canine

It was an absolute pleasure to work with each dog and their handler as we challenged their brains and bodies and watched their confidence improve with each repetition.

Want to host us for a canine conditioning workshop? We’d love to collaborate with your team or club! Get in touch at our website!