03/03/2026
Have you wanted to learn more about improving your dog’s fitness for competition or improve your dog’s fitness in general? Or do you just want to learn a fun new way to engage with your dog? Join the Grand Forks Dog Training Club in welcoming Darcy Roessler for two seminars on canine fitness On April 26th! Improve your knowledge about building strong and confident sports teams and learn fun new ways to interact with your pet!
Location: In person at 6801 DeMers Ave, Grand Forks, ND
Date: April 26th, 2026
Fitness Foundations for Dogs will be from 9 AM to noon.
Fitness for Sport Dogs will be 1 PM to 4 PM.
Descriptions of both are below!
Pre-registration and payment is required
$50(cash/check) or $52.50 (PayPal) for working spot.
$25 (cash/check) or $26 (PayPal) for audit spot.
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfg4rCPNgaTf5kkhWSnD4tYJ02ZZh4MFive2VKvK2w6hKhWTg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112143856760118801345
Fitness Foundations for Dogs – Sunday, April 26th 9 AM to Noon
Do you love working with your dog and want new ways to build connection, confidence, and fun beyond your daily walks? This 3 hour, hands on Sweaty Paws seminar introduces simple fitness exercises that help dogs develop strength, balance, and body awareness in a supportive and encouraging environment.
You and your dog will work together performing reward based exercises using dog friendly props while learning how movement, coordination, and control all work together. These foundational skills support everyday life, healthy aging, and any future activities you may choose to explore.
This workshop is about understanding your dog’s movement, building confidence step by step, and strengthening your partnership along the way.
Who This Seminar Is For
* Owners who enjoy playing with their dogs and want fresh ideas
* Dogs new to structured fitness exercises
* Puppies at least 6 months old who have completed one puppy manners class
* Adult and senior dogs healthy for light to moderate activity
* Dogs who are comfortable working in a group setting around other dogs
* Handlers who want to build skills and confidence from the beginning
No previous sport or fitness experience is required.
Fitness for Sport Dogs – Sunday, April 26th 1 PM to 4 PM
We ask a lot of our dogs when they train and compete. Fitness is how we help them stay strong, confident, and prepared to meet those demands.
This three-hour, hands-on Sweaty Paws seminar is designed for teams who are already training or competing in sports such as agility, obedience, flyball, dock diving, barn hunt, or similar activities and want to support their dogs in a thoughtful, proactive way.
You and your dog will work through targeted exercises that build strength, improve proprioception, and support a healthy range of motion. We will also cover practical warm up and cool down routines that can be added before and after training sessions or competition days. The focus is on helping dogs move efficiently, recover well, and maintain balance as workloads increase.
This workshop helps dogs feel joyful, confident, and stronger in their work while giving handlers tools to train thoughtfully and progressively.
Who This Seminar Is For
* Owners with dogs currently training or competing in a sport
* Teams looking to add structured fitness to their training routine
* Adult (18 months or older) and senior dogs who are healthy and cleared for sport activity
* Dogs who are comfortable working in a group environment
Previous sport experience is recommended, but no prior fitness training is required.
Info About Darcy Roessler
I have spent more than 25 years training dogs and learning alongside wonderful teams who simply love working with their dogs. I founded Sweaty Paws to share that passion for thoughtful conditioning and to help everyday handlers and sport teams build strong, confident, and happy partners. I hold two canine fitness certifications, CCFT and CPCFT, but what matters most to me is understanding the joy and challenges that come with training an active dog. I currently share life with two Golden Retrievers who hunt, dock dive, barn hunt, and play agility, so I truly understand the commitment and excitement that comes with sport dogs. With a lifelong background in athletics including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and marathon running, I bring a team mindset to canine conditioning that focuses on support, steady progress, and celebrating the journey together.
