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Pawsitive Fitness We are a professional canine fitness company who are all about getting you out and about, having fun with your dog in a safe way.
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Your one stop shop for all things canine health, fitness and wellness.
- Galen Myotherapy, rehab, lifestyle management & more.
- Certified canicross, bikejore and scooter coach.
- Covering Dublin and surrounding areas We've been competing in canicross and bike for 9 years and in scooter for 4 years. We have won many Irish Championships and have competed and placed in numerous racing events worldw

ide. Pawsitive Fitness sell high quality specialist equipment and are the sole retailer for brands such as Non-Stop Dogwear, Dragrattan, Arctic Wolf, FastDog and Bulla in the Republic of Ireland. We only sell brands and equipment that we would use ourselves. We also sell scooters, including Kickbikes.

* Certified Cani-Fit Canicross Instructor
* Certified Cani-Fit wheels Instructor

Services include:
~ Canicross classes in Dublin/Leinster (suitable for complete beginners to advanced)
~ Couch to 5k canicross classes
~ Canicross workshops all over Ireland
~ 1-2-1 bikejoring/scooter/canicross training
~ Bikejoring/scooter/canicross workshops in Leinster
~ Cani-hiking classes
~ Free harness fitting service within Dublin.
~ Kids canicross workshops
~ Canicross events
With much more to come soon...!!!

Meet Sèamus, an 8 month old red and white Setter 😍Sèamus's mum is our BA who runs with little Luna the cockapoo, so she...
28/07/2025

Meet Sèamus, an 8 month old red and white Setter 😍
Sèamus's mum is our BA who runs with little Luna the cockapoo, so she wanted to get him a temporary harness to start introducing him to the sport with things like commands, line outs and getting him used to wearing a harness that he is allowed to pull in.
We tried on a number of harnesses, finally settling on the Polar Evo harness because it has multiple adjustment points, so it will accommodate his growing over the next couple of months as he starts to get introduced to the sport.
Once he is fully grown, he will get his final "big boy" harness, but doesn't he look very handsome and ready to hit the trails in this one for the moment? 😊
Did you know that we offer a free harness fitting service? We have a good selection of brands and styles to fit almost every dog, and we will work with you until we find the perfect fit for your dog. Contact us for more info ✨️

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!Some of our eagle eyed followers may have noticed that our website hasn't been up and running fo...
25/07/2025

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!
Some of our eagle eyed followers may have noticed that our website hasn't been up and running for a little while now. That's because we're revamping it and adding lots of stuff that we couldn't add to our previous website as that one was mainly shop based.
This new one will allow you to book massage and cani-sports sessions and much more and will have more exciting features. We're also adding some new products and brands to the store, so we can offer even more variety and options to suit all dogs and humans.
We'll also have a new website address and will be getting the business back up and running again. Think of it as a Pawsitive Fitness 2.0!

Life has thrown lots of s**t at us over the last year, so we're finally prepared to get back into it and get people back on the trails and get dogs fit and healthy, too 😊
Let's do this!💪

Unfortunately she didn't take any and I still have the little Gremlins for a while until they go to their new homes!🙈🤣
25/07/2025

Unfortunately she didn't take any and I still have the little Gremlins for a while until they go to their new homes!🙈🤣

DUBLIN CANICROSS WORKSHOP 🐕-🏃‍♀️We've had a few people asking us to do another one of our canicross workshops in Dublin,...
16/06/2025

DUBLIN CANICROSS WORKSHOP 🐕-🏃‍♀️
We've had a few people asking us to do another one of our canicross workshops in Dublin, so we'll be doing our next one on Sunday, 14th September, in the Phoenix Park. 🐾
WHAT WE WILL BE COVERING IN THE WORKSHOP:
🐾 What is canicross. We will talk about the basics of canicross and why it is so much more fun than regular 'running with your dog'
🐾 Equipment. The right equipment needed for canicross and why we use it. We will also get you and your dog kitted out in all the right gear for the class.
🐾 Technique. We will discuss running technique with a dog, how to teach commands and how to get your dog running out in front.
🐾 Practical work. Here, we will hit the trails and work on our technique with the dogs.
🐾 We will also talk a little about stuff like hydration and exercises that will keep your dog strong for the trails as well as doing a few human exercises, too
NOTE: Proper canicross equipment will be required for class. This includes:
-� a canicross belt for the human
-� bungee/shock absorber lead
-� suitable y-shaped harness for the dog.
Equipment will be available to borrow or purchase at the workshop, and everyone attending will get a 10% discount on all equipment, too.
****Please note that dogs must be a minimum of 9 months to attend, although it is recommended that large breeds be a minimum of 12 months
Pre-booking is essential and can be done through our Eventbrite page (available in our bio)
Want us to come to your county and do a workshop? Pop us a DM and we'll see what we can do 😉

GALWAY, ARE YOU READY?! 🐕-🏃‍♀️We've been asked multiple times to return to Galway for another workshop, so we're pleased...
13/06/2025

GALWAY, ARE YOU READY?! 🐕-🏃‍♀️
We've been asked multiple times to return to Galway for another workshop, so we're pleased to announce that we'll be doing a workshop on Sunday, 7th September 🐾
WHAT WE WILL BE COVERING IN THE WORKSHOP:
🐾 What is canicross. We will talk about the basics of canicross and why it is so much more fun than regular 'running with your dog'
🐾 Equipment. The right equipment needed for canicross and why we use it. We will also get you and your dog kitted out in all the right gear for the class.
🐾 Technique. We will discuss running technique with a dog, how to teach commands and how to get your dog running out in front.
🐾 Practical work. Here, we will hit the trails and work on our technique with the dogs.
🐾 We will also talk a little about stuff like hydration and exercises that will keep your dog strong for the trails as well as doing a few human exercises, too
NOTE: Proper canicross equipment will be required for class. This includes:
- a canicross belt for the human
- bungee/shock absorber lead
- suitable y-shaped harness for the dog.
Equipment will be available to borrow or purchase at the workshop, and everyone attending will get a 10% discount on all equipment, too.
****Please note that dogs must be a minimum of 9 months to attend, although it is recommended that large breeds be a minimum of 12 months
Pre-booking is essential and can be done through our Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/galway-canicross-workshop-tickets-1411560257729?aff=oddtdtcreator
Want us to come to your county and do a workshop? Pop us a DM and we'll see what we can do 😉

PUPPIES - WEEK 1With our new arrivals turning 1 week old here, we thought we'd do some little posts about puppy developm...
09/06/2025

PUPPIES - WEEK 1
With our new arrivals turning 1 week old here, we thought we'd do some little posts about puppy development and what to expect week by week
WEEK 1
Did you know that when puppies are born, their eyes and ears are closed, and they have no teeth?
During their first week of life, it is only their senses of touch and taste that are developed. Pups find their way to mums teats using their noses. They recognise their mums scent very quickly.
They are also unable to walk, but they can crawl on their bellies (miss Orange is really fast at this. Especially if she's on the hunt for food!🤣).
They are also unable to regulate their own body temperature, which is why a heat mat or heat lamp in the whelping box is necessary. This is also why you'll often find newborn puppies snuggling up to mum or huddled together in a puppy pile.
Pups completely rely on mum (and owner) for everything, from feeding to toileting (mum helps with this during the first few weeks, too).
All of their energy during this first week is devoted to sleeping and feeding, to help them gain weight and become strong. The pups are weighed every day to keep an eye on their weight and make sure they are all gaining weight
It is also a good time to start gently handling the puppies and doing some Early Neurological Stimulation with them (ENS). This helps to enhance neurological development and is thought to help the puppies cope with stressors later in life.
Keep an eye out for our next post, which will explain ENS in more detail 😉

As you may have seen, we have had a lot going on this year, with Dyson having his eye removed, then being very sick a fe...
26/05/2025

As you may have seen, we have had a lot going on this year, with Dyson having his eye removed, then being very sick a few weeks ago, to Maze's upcoming litter, due next week.
I have also had a number of health issues over the last few months, which has meant that the business has, unfortunately, taken a bit of a back seat.
However, we are pleased to announce that there will be a revamp of the business coming very soon, and we are already planning some very exciting things.
Bear with us over the next few weeks as you'll be glad you did - we have so much coming very soon! 😊
Our first announcement will be later this week 😁

Don't forget, our next canicross class takes place this Saturday, the 29th March at 9:30am. All abilities are welcome. P...
27/03/2025

Don't forget, our next canicross class takes place this Saturday, the 29th March at 9:30am.
All abilities are welcome.
Proper canicross equipment is required. If you don't have this, it can be borrowed or bought at class.
Who's joining us on the trails? 🐾

Our Muscle of the Month for this month was supposed to be the Trapezius muscle, but I've been out of commission with a s...
06/06/2024

Our Muscle of the Month for this month was supposed to be the Trapezius muscle, but I've been out of commission with a shoulder injury for the last few months and my Rhomboideus is the issue, so I thought I'd pop up a post on the Rhomboids instead!! 😂
The Rhomboids are neck muscles primarily involved in foreleg movement (retraction, abduction, and adduction). They also aid in pulling the scapula towards the body to stabilise the forelimb. These muscles also have a minor impact on neck movement.
They consist of three parts:
- Rhomboideus Capitis - runs from the skull to the scapula. Ir draws the scapula against the trunk (body) and also raises the forelimb and neck.
- Rhomboideus Cervicis - extends from the upper neck and the first three thoracic vertebrae to the scapula. It elevates the forelimb and draws the scapula towards the trunk.
- Rhomboideus Thoracis - extends from the second to seventh thoracic vertebrae to the scapula. It functions to raise the forelimb, draw the scapula toward the trunk, and move the limb and shoulder forwards or backwards.
They get their name from the Greek word "Rhombos", due to its rhombus or parallelogram shape in humans (remember your math lessons from school!).
So, that's it. Hopefully, my Rhomboids will be sorted soon enough and I can finally get back to running (which I'm not currently allowed to do!!!) and we'll cover the Trapezius muscle in July 😉

MUSCLE OF THE MONTH Our Muscle of the Month for May is the Deltoideus muscle.The Deltoideus muscle is a lateral muscle o...
06/05/2024

MUSCLE OF THE MONTH
Our Muscle of the Month for May is the Deltoideus muscle.
The Deltoideus muscle is a lateral muscle of the shoulder (sits on the outside of the shoulder).
It has two origin points - the spine of the scapula and the acromion of the scapula.
It inserts on the deltoid tuberosity of the humerus.
The main function of the Deltoideus is to flex the shoulder joint. It also lifts the humerus to draw the front limb forward.
The Deltoideus gets its name from the word Delta because the shape of the Deltoideus in the human shoulder resembles the sign for Delta in the Greek alphabet when it is upside down.
Our Muscle of the Month for June will be the Trapezius muscle, so stay tuned for that.
Also, keep your eyes peeled for out Structure of the Month, the Axis (the 2nd cervical vertebra)

We've had a couple of people asking about some more information on the therapy services we provide, so here it is.- Init...
02/05/2024

We've had a couple of people asking about some more information on the therapy services we provide, so here it is.
- Initial Galen Canine Myotherapy treatment (lasts from 60 to 90 minutes) - €60
- Subsequent Galen Canine Myotherapy treatments (approx 1 hour) - €50
- Maintenance treatments (approx 1 hour) - €50
- Block booking for 3 visits - €145 (saving of €15)
- Photizo Treatment (approx 30 mins) - €20
- Musculoskeletal assessment (15 mins) - €5
All Myotherapy prices involve treatments in your house, where your dog will be most comfortable. We are based in Lucan, Co. Dublin and travel within 45 mins of here is included in the price. We can travel further than this, but please note that mileage costs are €5 extra per 15 mins of travel.
If you would like to know more about any of our therapies, or would like to book a treatment, please pop us a message 😊

Wahey - just got this one up in time!!🙈 Our Structure of the month for April - the Atlas C1 is the first of the cervica...
29/04/2024

Wahey - just got this one up in time!!🙈 Our Structure of the month for April - the Atlas
C1 is the first of the cervical vertebrae (of which there are 7). It is also known as the Atlas. Located just behind the skull, it has a different shape to the other cervical vertebrae and allows for free movement of the head. It also allows the dog to move his head up and down in a "yes" movement.
The Atlas has two large transverse processes, also known as wings, which can be felt just behind the ears. These wings serve as the attachment point for many of the muscles of the neck.
It also has a number of holes (known as foramen and fossae), through which many nerves and the spinal cord pass.
The Atlas is named after one of the Titans in Grek Mythology - make sure to read the 5th slide for that interesting little titbit 😉
Our Structure of the Month for May will be C2, the Axis. Don't worry, we won't be doing all of the vertebrae individually, but C1 and C2 are different from the others, so deserve their own posts 😊

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