Sampaw Dog Training

Sampaw Dog Training Perth Dog Trainer, Puppy School, Maner and Behavior Training, Canine Fitness Coach, Tricks Instructor

🏠 What Equipment Do You Need for the Online Canine Fitness Workshop?One of the biggest misconceptions about canine fitne...
25/06/2026

🏠 What Equipment Do You Need for the Online Canine Fitness Workshop?

One of the biggest misconceptions about canine fitness is that you need lots of fancy or expensive equipment.

The truth is, you can get started with many items you already have at home.

Some examples include:

✔ Books
✔ Towels or blankets
✔ Cushions or pillows
✔ Cardboard boxes
✔ Broom or mop handles
✔ Plastic containers
✔ Water bottles
✔ Yoga mats

These simple household items can be used to create a variety of exercises that help develop:

🐾 Body awareness
🐾 Coordination
🐾 Balance
🐾 Confidence
🐾 Controlled movement

Canine fitness isn’t about collecting equipment.

It’s about learning how to use movement thoughtfully and safely to help your dog become more aware of their body.

During the workshop, I’ll show you how to adapt exercises using items you already have, so you don’t need a dedicated fitness room or a big budget to get started.

Remember: the most important piece of equipment isn’t the cones, cushions, or balance tools.

It’s you. ❤️

With a little creativity and guidance, you may already have everything you need sitting around your house.

💻 Online Canine Fitness Workshop
📅 Starting 20 July

Have a household item you’re not sure can be used for fitness? Drop it in the comments and let’s see what we can create!

💻 How Does the Online Canine Fitness Workshop Work?If you’ve never attended an online canine fitness class before, you m...
21/06/2026

💻 How Does the Online Canine Fitness Workshop Work?

If you’ve never attended an online canine fitness class before, you might be wondering what it actually looks like.

This is not a pre-recorded course.

These are live online coaching sessions where you and your dog join from home.

During each session:

✔ I’ll demonstrate the exercises
✔ I’ll watch you and your dog work
✔ I’ll provide individual coaching and feedback
✔ We’ll adjust exercises to suit your dog’s needs
✔ You’ll be able to ask questions throughout the session

One of the biggest advantages is that your dog gets to learn in a familiar environment where they are often more relaxed and able to focus.

You don’t need fancy equipment or a large training space.

Most exercises can be adapted using items you already have at home.

My goal is to help you understand not only what to do, but why you’re doing it, so you can continue confidently after the workshop ends.

Because fitness should be accessible, practical, and enjoyable for both you and your dog.

🐶 Can Puppies Benefit From Fitness Training?Absolutely—but probably not in the way most people imagine.When we talk abou...
14/06/2026

🐶 Can Puppies Benefit From Fitness Training?

Absolutely—but probably not in the way most people imagine.

When we talk about puppy fitness, we’re not talking about intense workouts, building muscle, or repeating exercises over and over again.

In fact, puppy fitness should always be age-appropriate and focus on quality rather than quantity.

The goal isn’t to tire your puppy out.

The goal is to help them learn how to use their body and interact confidently with the world around them.

Many puppy fitness activities look more like enrichment and exploration than traditional exercise.

For example:

✔ Walking over different surfaces

✔ Exploring objects of different sizes and shapes

✔ Moving under, over, around, and through obstacles

✔ Experiencing gentle movement and balance challenges

✔ Navigating different textures, sounds, and environments

These activities can help puppies develop:

🐾 Body awareness

🐾 Coordination

🐾 Balance

🐾 Confidence

🐾 Problem-solving skills

🐾 Environmental resilience

An added benefit is that these experiences can support a puppy’s socialisation journey.

As puppies learn to explore different surfaces, objects, sounds, and environments, they build confidence and learn that new experiences can be safe and rewarding.

Many puppies who are comfortable exploring, thinking, and moving through different environments are often better prepared for real-world adventures and loose lead walking.

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by every new sight, sound, or surface, they learn to observe, investigate, and move through the environment with confidence.

A simple ground-level obstacle course can provide opportunities for puppies to experience movement, problem-solving, confidence-building, and environmental exposure all at the same time.

Rather than performing lots of repetitions, we focus on encouraging thoughtful movement, exploration, and learning.

Because puppy fitness isn’t about creating an athlete.

It’s about helping puppies develop the skills they need to move confidently through life.

✨ Quality over quantity.
🐾 Building strong foundations for life.

🎂 Something special is coming this July!As many of you know, Sam turns 10 years young this month.When Sam was diagnosed ...
13/06/2026

🎂 Something special is coming this July!

As many of you know, Sam turns 10 years young this month.

When Sam was diagnosed with hip dysplasia at just 10 months old, I never imagined how much I would learn about movement, conditioning, and helping dogs stay active throughout their lives.

Over the years, canine fitness has become an important part of our journey. Not because I wanted a sporting dog, but because I wanted to support Sam’s body so he could continue enjoying the things he loves.

To celebrate Sam’s birthday month, I’m excited to announce an Online Canine Fitness Workshop starting on 20 July.

This workshop is designed for everyday dog owners who want to help their dogs build:

✔ Strength

✔ Balance

✔ Coordination

✔ Confidence

✔ Body awareness

✔ Joint stability

✔ Core strength

Suitable for:
🐶 Puppies
🐶 Adult dogs
🐶 Senior dogs

No fancy equipment required and no previous experience needed.

Whether your goal is to support a growing puppy, help an active dog stay strong, or keep a senior dog moving comfortably, this workshop will provide practical exercises you can incorporate into everyday life.

More details will be released over the coming weeks.

If you’d like to learn more, comment FITNESS below or send me a message. 😊

What activities does your dog enjoy the most?Walking?Running at the park?Swimming?Hiking?Play dates with other dogs?Thes...
12/06/2026

What activities does your dog enjoy the most?

Walking?
Running at the park?
Swimming?
Hiking?
Play dates with other dogs?

These activities are all fantastic for our dogs.

Walking provides physical exercise, mental enrichment, opportunities to sniff, explore, and spend quality time together.

But during a typical walk, dogs tend to repeat the same movement patterns over and over again.

They move forward.
They stop to sniff.
They move forward again.

While that’s beneficial, it doesn’t necessarily challenge all the muscles and movement patterns needed to support the whole body.

Many dogs also enjoy off-leash play, whether that’s running at the park, chasing a ball, or playing with friends.

While running and playing can be great fun, they can also place high demands on the body.

Think about dogs sprinting, stopping suddenly, changing direction at speed, jumping, twisting, wrestling, and colliding with other dogs.

It’s not uncommon for owners to notice their dog looking stiff, sore, or moving differently after a big day of intense activity.

This is where fitness training can help fill the gap.

Instead of relying on whatever movements happen during a walk or play session, fitness exercises are designed to target specific muscle groups and a wider range of movement.

We can work on:

✔ Strength
✔ Balance
✔ Coordination
✔ Body awareness
✔ Joint stability
✔ Core strength
✔ Flexibility
✔ Controlled movement

Dogs learn to move forwards, backwards, sideways, bend, reach, and shift their weight in different ways.

The goal isn’t to create an athlete.

The goal is to build a stronger, more resilient body that can better handle everyday life—whether that’s hiking, playing with friends, chasing a ball, or simply ageing comfortably.

Because fitness isn’t just about how much a dog moves.

It’s about how well they move.

👇 What activity does your dog enjoy most?in the comment below

11/06/2026

🐾 Why does my dog HATE nail trims? (And what can I actually do about it?)

If nail trim day in your house involves hiding, wriggling, or full-on refusal, this one's for you.

Nail trims are one of the most commonly dreaded grooming tasks for dogs, and the reasons go deeper than most people realise. Their paws are incredibly sensitive. The pressure and sound of clippers can be genuinely alarming. And if they've ever had a bad experience, even just once, their brain files the whole thing away as a threat.

What looks like "being difficult" is almost always fear. And fear deserves a proper response, not just a firmer grip.

In our latest blog, we break down:
✅ Why dogs react the way they do to nail trims
✅ What stress actually looks like in dogs (some signs are easy to miss)
✅ Practical solutions, from desensitisation training to tool swaps to cooperative care techniques
✅ When it's worth calling in professional help

Whether you trim at home or dread bringing your dog in for grooming, this is worth a read. 👇

🔗https://kalmpets.com.au/why-your-dog-hates-nail-trims-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/

💬 We'd love to hear from you. How does your dog handle nail trims? Drop a comment below! And if you've found something that works, share it, other dog owners will thank you. 🙌

11/06/2026

What activities does your dog enjoy the most?

🐾Walks

🐾 Beach trips/ swimming

🐾 Hiking

🐾 Fetch or Frisbee

🐾 Playing with friends

Do you think these activities alone are enough to keep your dog fit?

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