Active Dogs: Fitness Planning & Injury Management
One-Day Online January 10, 2026 from 9am-5pm PT
Presenters: Sherman Canapp DVM, Ashley Escobar, Kelly Daniel, David Lane DVM, Deb Torraca, Chris Zink DVM
Additional Guest Panelists - Denise Fenzi, Petra Ford
Join us from the comfort of your living room! If you cannot attend live the conference content will be available in your student library.
Tickets $89. Registration opens December 15th!
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Conference Schedule
ODS01: 9am - Building the Canine Athlete: Strategic Use of Stable and Unstable Conditioning Equipment
As canine sports continue to grow, so does the need for intentional, science-based conditioning that keeps dogs strong, confident, and injury-resistant. This webinar will prov...
Ashley Escobar (Faculty)
ODS02: 9am - Use Your Cell Phone to Train Your Eye to Detect Early Injuries
We all carry one. We probably spend hours every day staring at them – our cell phones. Well, did you know, that the magical few ounces of electronics you carry in your pocket ...
Chris Zink, DVM (Guest Presentations )
ODS03: 11am - Foundations for Canine Health and Fitness
Canine fitness foundations are essential for any active dog, supporting strength, balance, and long-term joint health. Establishing proper canine fitness foundations is essent...
Debbie (Gross) Torraca (Faculty)
ODS04: 11am - Prevention and Early Detection of Sports Injury
Interested in keeping your active dog away from the vet’s office as much as possible? Not sure if you are doing everything you can to prevent a sports injury? Wondering if the...
David Lane, DVM (Guest Presentations )
ODS05: 1pm - Panel Discussion - The Importance of Fitness with Kelly Daniel, Ashley Escobar, Denise Fenzi, Deb Torraca
An active dog’s performance, resilience, and longevity can be greatly enhanced through appropriate fitness. Join our experienced professionals as they discuss how to build bal...
Various Instructors (Guest Presentations )
ODS06: 2pm - We like to... Move it!
Traditionally we have categorised fitness exercises in terms of the type of fitness that they impact for example cardiovascular, strength etc. However it's becoming increasing...
Kelly Daniel (Faculty)
ODS07: 2pm - Regenerative Medicine for Injuries
What do you do next when you suspect a performance-related issue is due to an underlying injury? Is surgery always required, or can these “soft-tissue injuries” be successfull...
Sherman Canapp, DVM (Guest Presentations )
ODS08: 4pm - Panel Discussion - Dealing with Injuries with Sherman Canapp DVM, Petra Ford, David Lane DVM, Chris Zink DVM
Our active, athletic dogs face an increased risk of both acute injuries and cumulative wear-and-tear. This panel brings together experienced professionals to discuss common in...
Various Instructors (Guest Presentations )
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