Welcome to the Canine Handler Fitness Podcast, the show that meets dog sport handlers exactly where they are—whether you're just getting started or chasing world-level performance.
Hosted by Liz Joyce, leading expert in dog handler fitness. Each bite-sized episode dives into the real physical demands of dog handling, offering practical, compassionate, and performance-driven tips to help you move better, feel stronger, and fuel your performance.
We break down the nuances of handler fitness needs, uncover what's holding you back, and build your foundation brick by brick—always with tools you can use right away. Expect short, sharp episodes packed with insight, motivation, and real-world action steps.
Because here, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about giving every handler the tools they need to be strong, mobile, fast, agile, and ready for the ring.
Welcome to the Canine Handler Fitness Podcast, the show that meets dog sport handlers exactly where they are—whether you're just getting started or chasing world-level performance.
Hosted by Liz Joyce, leading expert in dog handler fitness. Each bite-sized episode dives into the real physical demands of dog handling, offering practical, compassionate, and performance-driven tips to help you move better, feel stronger, and fuel your performance.
We break down the nuances of handler fitness needs, uncover what's holding you back, and build your foundation brick by brick—always with tools you can use right away. Expect short, sharp episodes packed with insight, motivation, and real-world action steps.
Because here, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about giving every handler the tools they need to be strong, mobile, fast, agile, and ready for the ring.
Warm-ups aren’t optional — they’re your performance insurance policy.
In this episode, I break down how a simple, strategic warm-up can transform your first run from stiff and sluggish to powerful and precise.
You’ll learn:
How long you should be warming up
How often you need to warm up, and how long a warm up lasts
What if you're running multiple dogs?
Why walking the course is NOT a warm-up (and what to do instead)
The science-backed sequence that activates your reaction speed, balance, and focus
Quick fixes for trial mornings when you feel rushed or tired
Should you warm up before the dog, or after
Bottom line: Warm-ups aren’t just about feeling “ready” — they give you faster reaction times, better precision, and fewer injuries. And the best part? The right routine takes less than 5 minutes.
Grab your free “Agility Handler Warm-Up” eBook with step-by-step photos and modifications for every fitness level. You’ll have a routine you can start using at your very next trial — no guesswork.
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🎧 Listen now and give your first run the same energy as your last.