THE PROGRAM
So lets began with the understanding that all dogs are different and so are their exercise and nutritional requirements; but most importantly we must agree that from the beginning we must start with a seemingly healthy dog. Not many people have the ability to condition a dog, it takes dedication, hard work, and a lot of time. I have spent a great deal of time with dogs over the years, of all calibers, which helped me formulate this 8 week program that will benefit the dog as well as the owner. Being able to properly build a bond by stimulating your dog mentally and psychically through feeding and exercising is a very task oriented and dedicated job.
The dog is walked everyday no matter rain, sleet, snow, or shine; its an extremely important part of the program. This tool burns fat, tones muscle, builds endurance, plus more but it takes "DEDICATION". After I walk/work my dogs in the evenings I give them a rub down from head to toe, then place them into their kennels with fresh water, in a clean water dish and allow them to rest for an hour. After that hour of rest they're fed and only feed once daily, this keeps the dogs on a regular stool cycle and I also try to get the dogs to empty out before a workout. If they must eat 2 meals feed 1/4 of the daily rations in the morning and 3/4 in the evening. I have learned that a full bellied dog when worked can and most likely become sick and weak and if the stomach is empty the dog will burn up its extra fat and begin to tone up.
6. Basic Rules to FOLLOW:
1. Take your time follow the guide and don't push your dog too hard when starting out.
2. If the dog seems to be losing too much weight, feed them more food.
3. If the dog seems to be gaining too much weight, feed less and walk/work more.
4. If the dog seems to be tired or not feeling good, rest them.
5. If you're lazy and don't walk/work your dog, he won't be in shape.
6. Take water out with you by week 5 or if its above 75 degrees and rest the dog if and when needed.
Tools you will need:
6 Foot Leather Leash - Or just a good 6 foot leash
Walking Harness - I don't use collars it can become harsh on the dogs neck.
Water Bowl/Bottle - Fresh water as well
Tennis Balls & Racquet - To run sprints and get your dog excited
Flirt Pole -
Quality Feed - I feed a Raw Diet so it is based off of the food I feed, if you feed kibble use that instead of the blends that are stated.
Clean Food Bowls - Wash daily
Bone Broth - To make Bone Broth place 2 pound of Beef Marrow Bones, 1 pounds of Chicken Feet, and 1 pounds of Chicken Necks into a 2-3 gallon pot. Add: 1-1/2 cups of Apple Cider Vinegar, 6 cloves of Garlic, 3 inch piece of Ginger, and then fill the pot up with water covering the bone with water up to 2 to 3 inches above the bones. Cook over night on low (at least 12 hours)
For the first 4 weeks I do the following and follow this very closely, this is to pre condition the dog while getting you started in the right direction for what's to come, and this will take "DEDICATION" on your part.
Weeks 1-2. Exercise/Feeding (30 minutes goal)
Monday: walk 5 minutes morning, 10 minutes evening/feed Chicken Blend
Tuesday: walk 5 minutes morning, 15 minutes evening/feed Chicken Blend
Wednesday: walk 10 minutes morning, 15 minutes evening/feed Chicken Blend
Thursday: walk 5 minutes morning, 20 minutes evening-rub down after walk/feed Chicken Blend with Yogurt
Friday: walk 25 minutes evening-jog on home stretch-rub down after walk/feed Chicken Blend with Chicken Necks
Saturday: walk 5 minutes morning, 5 minutes walk-5 minutes Jog-5 minutes home afternoon-rub down, 10 minutes evening/feed Chicken Blend
Sunday: walk 30 minutes evening-rub down/Feed 1/4 normal meal size Chicken Necks + 1 cup Bone Broth
Weeks 3-4.Exercise/Feeding (45 minutes goal)
Monday: walk 10 minutes morning, 15 minutes evening/feed Frankenstein Blend
Tuesday: walk 10 minutes morning, 20 minutes evening/feed Frankenstein with Yogurt
Wednesday: walk 5 minutes morning, 30 minutes evening-rub down/feed Frankenstein and Skinless Chopped Chicken
Thursday: walk 10 minutes morning, 30 evening/feed Frankenstein and Skinless Chopped Chicken
Friday: walk 10 minutes morning, 15 minutes-5 minutes sprints-15 minutes home evening-rub down/feed Chopped Chicken and Chicken Necks
Saturday: walk 30 minutes evening/feed 1/4 normal meal size Chicken Necks + 1 cup Bone Broth
Sunday: walk 10 minutes morning, 35 minutes evening/feed Chicken Blend
Weeks 5-6. Exercise/Feeding (60 minutes goal)
Monday: walk 10 minutes morning, 30 minutes evening/feed Chicken Blend with Yogurt and Skinless Chopped Chicken
Tuesday: walk 10 minutes morning, 35 minutes evening/feed Chicken Blend and Chicken Necks
Wednesday:walk 10 minutes morning, 40 minutes evening-rub down/feed Chicken Necks and Frankenstein
Thursday: walk 5 minutes morning, 20 minutes-5 minutes Flirt Pole-20 minutes home evening-rub down/feed Chicken Necks and Frankenstein
Friday: walk 30 minutes evening/Feed 1/4 normal meal Chicken Necks + 1 cup Bone Broth
Saturday: walk 10 minutes morning, 20 minutes-5 minutes Sprints-20 minutes home evening-rub down/feed Beef and Chicken Blend
Sunday: walk 20 minutes morning, 40 minutes evening-rub down/feed Beef Blend
Weeks 7-8. Exercise/Feeding (90 minutes goal)
Monday: walk 10 minutes morning, 40 minutes evening-rub down/feed Beef Blend with Yogurt
Tuesday: walk 10 minutes morning, 45 evening/feed Beef Blend with Skinless Chopped Chicken
Wednesday: walk 15 minutes morning, 20 minutes-5 minutes Flirt Pole-20 minutes home evening-rub down/feed Beef Blend and Beef Neck Bones
Thursday: walk 30 minutes evening/feed 1/4 normal meal size Chicken Necks + 1 cup of Bone Broth
Friday: walk 10 minutes morning, 60 minutes evening-rub down/feed Chicken Necks and Skinless Chopped Chicken
Saturday: walk 25 minutes morning, 60 minutes evening-rub down/feeding Beef Blend and Skinless Chopped Chicken
Sunday: walk 30 minutes morning, 60 minutes evening-rub down/feed Frankenstein and Beef Neck Bones
Finally
You must apply common sense because this is only a outlined guide; it's dedication, hard work, and a lot of time that finds any success with The Program.
Best of luck.
