Train with an award winning company

Become a Certified Canicross Trainer with DogFit ®

We are the only Canicross company to be accredited as a CIMSPA Training Provider and proud to have been awarded Highly Commended by UK Active and Sport England.

Are you a fitness professional with a passion for dogs or a Dog Training Professional with a Run Leader qualification looking to offer Canicross classes?

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WHY DOGFIT?

TRAIN WITH THE BEST

Train with us to become a Certified DogFit Canicross Trainer - leading the way in delivering this fast growing sport in a safe, structured and fun way.

The dog fitness industry is already popular but it’s set to explode as more people recognise the benefits of not only having a fit and healthy dog but of enjoying the entire experience together. At the same time, they are realising the special bond they build with their dog as well as the social side to running in a class of like-minded people.

DogFit Certified Canicross Trainer course

This accredited course is run by DogFit owners Ginetta George and Gail Walker. Now in its 9th year, we will provide you with all the tools, knowledge and confidence to run your new business

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Our intensive half day online course covers everything you need to know to run your own successful Canicross business.

✅ Background behind the sport of Canicross and growth areas.

✅ In depth look at Canicross kit. We explain the differences between the styles and types of dog harnesses, belts and lines.

✅ Help on how to support and advise your clients including fitting their dogs correctly with the right kit.

✅ How to set up and run a range of classes from Taster sessions, through to Couch-5k, 5-10K and weekly Boot Camps.

✅ How to use voice cues for Canicross. We explain the benefits of teaching commands and how to introduce them to your classes.

✅ Best practice and lesson ideas for fun and informative sessions and how to lead a group class.

✅ How to successfully market your new Canicross business and get results.

✅ Dog welfare - best practices and expert advice

AFTER YOU'VE QUALIFIED

✅ Exclusive area to run your DogFit Canicross classes.

✅ The DogFit Certified Trainer logo, to promote your business.

✅ Full page profile of you and your business on the DogFit website.

✅ Essential paperwork and professionally produced marketing assets to help launch and support your business.

✅ Ongoing support from DogFit HQ

✅ Discounts on kit for you and your clients

✅ Discounts via Partner Loyalty Scheme

✅ Ongoing promotion of your business on DogFit social media

✅ Exclusive access to a DogFit Trainer forum

✅ Promotion at shows and events

✅ DogFit Trainer T shirt/Supply of marketing leaflets/Digital imagery

Join our exclusive group of professionals, offering dedicated Canicross classes, courses and 1-2-1 training, and play an active part in this growing sport whilst boosting your own income.

Our online half day course is just £249.

After successful qualification, there is a monthly membership of £24.

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Accredited Quality Training

DogFit lead the way in delivering Canicross training in a fun, safe and structured way with our Accredited Trainer Courses.

Join our exclusive group of professionals, offering dedicated Canicross classes, courses and 1-2-1 training, and play an active part in this growing sport whilst boosting your own income.

Exclusive Area for each DogFit Trainer

Train with the best and join our community of DogFit Trainers successfully running classes throughout the UK and Internationally.

Every DogFit Trainer has an exclusive area to run their classes as well as a full page listing on the DogFit website

Accredited Quality Training

We widely promote our DogFit Trainer classes online, though social media, partnerships and ongoing marketing campaigns.

Our DogFit Trainers enjoy kit discounts, loyalty rewards and being part of a wider supportive team and exclusive network.

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Train with the best

Award Winning, Forward Thinking, Setting Standards

All our DogFit Canicross trainers are carefully selected for their professional experience, values and desire to work together with the DogFit Team and help grow the sport in a safe, fun and structured way.

If you've got what it takes, we would love to hear from you.