Canine Conditioning with Hayley Newman
Give your dog the opportunity to become stronger, fitter and more confident with our canine conditioning and dog fitness classes in Dorset, led by Hayley Newman, a Canine Conditioning Academy Licensed Canine Conditioning Coach.
Canine conditioning is a fantastic way to improve your dog’s core strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, body awareness and overall fitness. Hayley uses science-backed exercises and carefully selected activities to help each dog develop physically while keeping training fun, engaging and rewarding. The classes are suitable for dogs of all ages and are ideal for family pets, active dogs and sports dogs alike.
Our dog fitness and canine conditioning classes take place at Watercombe Dogs in The Haybarn, our dedicated indoor training space at Farthing Gate Farm. The Haybarn is a converted barn that provides a comfortable, welcoming environment for both dogs and owners, allowing us to run conditioning classes all year round, whatever the weather. Dogs start their canine conditioning journey with our six-week Pawlates Foundations Course, where they learn the essential exercises and develop the core strength and stability needed for more advanced work. After completing Pawlates, and regularly practising the foundation exercises for at least three weeks, dogs can progress to our three-week Pawlates Circuits Course. Circuits builds on the foundations with more challenging exercises that are tailored to the dogs taking part, allowing Hayley to adapt the sessions to suit their individual needs and abilities.
Why Try Canine Conditioning?
- Improve your dog’s core strength and stability
- Develop balance, coordination and body awareness
- Improve flexibility and mobility
- Support your dog’s overall fitness and physical wellbeing
- Provide mental stimulation as well as physical exercise
- Build confidence and improve your dog’s ability to focus
- Suitable for family pets and active or sporting dogs
- Indoor training at The Haybarn, so classes can run throughout the year
Ready to get your dog fitter and stronger? Book your six week Foundation Course here: Pawlates Foundations Course
Build the skills your dog needs before progressing to the three week Circuits Course which you can book here: Pawlates Circuits.

