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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 know that LYF has definitely helped me in my quest to lose weight, become stronger and more toned, and to do something fun and different with Logan. Because of the stress of a family illness in 2009, I gained 30 pounds. I started dieting in January and lost 10lbs and hit a plateau. I heard about LYF and decided to give it a try. When we went to our first class I couldn't even do one push-up. I was sore for several days after wards but I was hooked. The class was so much fun that an hour flew by in no time. At the end I felt like saying "it's over already?!" Since starting LYF I have lost another 20 lbs. I am stronger, faster, more toned, and have dramatically increased my stamina and energy. Logan has even lost a few lbs. Everyone comments on how fit he looks. He loves going to class and has made so many new doggie friends. He has surprised me by mastering all the agility exercises too! It's been very rewarding for both of us and now my husband is coming too! Thanks so much for all the effort you put into making LYF fun and a great total-body workout!

                                                                                 ~ Laurie and Logan

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

Marcy used to be a "problem child" before Leash Your Fitness- she's a border collie/Labrador retriever mix and by the time she was 1, we knew we had to make a serious commitment to some obedience training. She is smart, but with an attention deficit problem, whining when she was bored, never wanting to sit still for more than 10 seconds, chewing on everything/everyone. I was growing bored with same old step aerobics, running, strength training, and wanted to spend more time with Marcy AND improve my fitness to tackle the America's Finest Half marathon for the first time. Dawn and LYF classes helped both of us, channeling Marcy's border collie energy into learning the agility course moves and cardio intervals which engaged her mind and body, and got me fit. We both noticed positive changes within a few weeks. I did my 1st half marathon in 2009 at age 47 (and then improved on my PR thanks to LYF in 2010). Both of us have great fun with our LYF friends at the classes and special events, visiting places in San Diego County that we might not have explored by ourselves. Dawn is a great trainer, cheerleader, pack leader, and above all, role model for all of us who want to be fit and have fun with our best friends (both human and canine).  

~ Cathy and Marcy

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

"Since I've been working out with Dawn and Jack I've lost 10 lbs!  I don't like working out but I love Leash Your Fitness!  Paxton, my standard poodle, and I have fun while we're doing some serious sweat'n. And the dog obedience in class has really improved Paxton's manners."

 -- Paula and Paxton