What the veterinarians have to say:

As a veterinary surgeon, I know the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for your pet.  Obesity is a leading cause of numerous health and orthopedic conditions in dogs and has been shown to shorten their life span.  Exercise is important to help lower the incidence of obesity.

Leash your Fitness is an excellent combination of exercise and obedience for you and your dog.  Personally, my dog Kai and I participate in the boot camp and we both get a great workout.  Kai is a calmer, happier dog on the days we can go to boot camp and I know that keeping him physically fit will help him live a long, healthy life.

~ Priti & Kai

I went to my first LYF Bootcamp because it was FREE. Between Mango's behavioral issues and my old injuries & chronic pain issues I really didn't expect to make it through the class (I figured we would be left in the dust or asked to leave). I had no idea how  it would change my life!

 Support & encouragement  from  Dawn & crew & fellow bootcampers  make the challenges motivating rather than overwhelming. And plenty of laughter makes it a blast! The dog trainers have some great tips & techniques that really help out in the real world.

 Working with Dawn in some 1:1 sessions has kept me from injuring myself further & greatly reduced my pain issues. I am proud to say I am 25 pounds lighter &  generally feel better than I have in years.  I am learning things about myself and being healthy that I can reasonably maintain, build on & use throughout my life! YES!

Most of all,  I am thrilled by how well Mango is doing. She is calmer, easier to focus & her social skills continue to improve. Daily life is alot less frustrating. We are much more bonded & alot happier with each other! We couldn't have done it without LYF!

~ Hollis & Mango

Montana (my 12 year old lab) and I moved to SD in April, our 1st LYF event was a hike up Iron Mtn.  Montana was in such bad shape, he had to be carried down.  Now, after 6 months of going to the Leash Your Fitness Classes- he is running 3 miles with me, going over jumps and keeping up with the young pups!  And I, lost a whole jeans size!  It is a win-win for everyone!

~ Nancy & Montana

Before                                                    After

Prior to being in the "Leash Your Fitness" classes, I was trying to walk my dogs several days a week but was concerned that I was doing nothing to improve my upper body strength and balance. Although I still can't stand on one leg for any length of time, it is improving. Now being able to take the classes twice a week, has really helped to improve my overall strength and stamina. Added benefits are doing the classes with my daughter, enjoying the company of my two Golden Retrievers and meeting many other fun participants. Thanks for teaching these unique classes.

~ Penny & Jasmine

"As a former Spinning, Step and Body Pump instructor, I know that a demanding workout gives me the results I need.  I got a great work out and I did it with my best friend!  What a fantastic concept!  I had so much fun, and so did Lucky.  In fact, he went to bed and slept most of the day, while I felt great and know I burned a lot of calories . . . We can't wait to come again. Thanks Dawn!"

 ~ Natalie W. & Lucky

“Max and I have really enjoyed working out together.  It’s a good workout for both of us, lets him interact with other dogs, and helps with his obedience.  It’s also a great way to get the day started!”

~ John M. & Max