Balancing body & brain: it’s a team effort.
You’ve probably heard people say “a tired dog is a good dog”, but there’s more to it than that. Just like us, the type and quality of exercise matters a lot to our dogs’ fitness and wellbeing. And every dog is different. Some dogs thrive with a long daily walk and the sensory stimulation that comes with it, while others need more intensity to fill their cup.
And just like us, dogs need variety in their exercise too.
Somewhere along the way, we got this idea that a daily game of fetch or a walk around the block is all a dog needs.
Yet we’ve bred dogs for dozens of unique purposes for centuries. In the twenty-first century, shouldn’t our dogs’ activity reflect our wide knowledge base?
I think so!
Whether your pup is a performance athlete or a family pet (or both!) we can tailor their activities to better support them through all stages of life.
Fit Dog Durango is founded on the belief that your canine partner is a full sentient being (not a robot) that deserves the most out of life. I use science-based, positive reinforcement training methods to help you and your dog lead a fulfilling and well-rounded life focused on your unique goals.
Our journey together has not been the easiest. Porg and Artoo in particular are what you might call “high-maintenance” dogs, with big feelings, challenging reactivity, and medical issues.
These dogs have taught me the importance of caring for both the brain and body. Mental stimulation, physical strength, and mobility are all key to a healthy canine. But none of these are possible if you and your dog can’t work as a team.
Your relationship with your dog is the most important ingredient in your training and performance recipe. I got a crash course in this lesson with my three rescue “Star Wars” dogs, Porg, Artoo and Mando.
Porg was a high-anxiety, high-energy puppy going through his critical socialization period right as the world locked down for covid. Artoo was a stray pup who found herself on a euthanasia list at an overcrowded shelter. Mando is from a huge litter of puppies born on a nearby reservation without reliable access to food.
Whether you’re working towards elite canine fitness, senior dog mobility, recovering from a surgery, or starting a new sport, I’m here to help you and your dog communicate fluidly and work together to meet fitness goals.
Meet Hannah
I’m Hannah Trullaz, a dog trainer and Fear Free Certified Veterinary Assistant (FFCP). I guide dog sled tours in the winter and mush recreationally at local races. I’m currently working toward my CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer certification) and I volunteer at the Iditarod in Alaska each March.
I draw on my background in outdoor education to listen, communicate, and instruct with clarity and compassion. I’ve been obsessed with dogs my entire life and I’m always learning through mentorship and continuing education.
