# Canine Fitness Summit

- Dates: September 2026
- Location: North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, United States
- Organiser: Northeast Seminars - NC State College of Veterinary Medicine

## About

The Canine Fitness Summit 2026 is a two-day event focused on canine fitness, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. It is designed for professionals in the canine fitness field and covers topics such as nutrition, injury management, fitness for different dog sizes, and rehabilitation techniques. The event includes lectures, lab demonstrations, and panel discussions.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ncsuvetce.com/canine-fitness-summit-2026/)
- [Registration](https://www.ncsuvetce.com/product/canine-fitness-summit-2026-july-25-26-at-ncsu-cvm-in-raleigh-nc/)
- [Agenda](https://www.ncsuvetce.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Summit-Schedule-4-10-2026.pdf)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.ncsuvetce.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/CFS-History-Form.pdf) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Common Forelimb Injuries
- Common Hindlimb Injuries
- Hands-on Palpation and ROM
- Adapting Fitness Principles to Dogs with Hip Dysplasia
- Movement Matters: Targeted Fitness for Arthritic Dogs
- Movement as Medicine
- Confidence Building Through Fitness
- Turning Movement Skills Into Winning Drills
- Lose the Lure / Handler Position
- Dog Sport Exercises
- Fitness for Large Dogs
- Process of Returning To Activity After Injury

## Speakers

- Bobbie Lyons, Professional Dog Trainer
- Sherman Canapp
- Kirsten Holt, Professional Dog Trainer Founder and CEO, Wycked Fit K9
- Dr. Britt Carr Benson, Sports Medicine Specialist
- Dr. Beth Bauer
- Jamie Sheehan, Founder of Dogs of the Round Table
- Woojin Beyon, Co-Founder and Program Director, DogFit Korea
- Susanna Choi, Founder and CEO, DogFit Korea
- Dr. Raymond Jeong
- Julie Jenkins, Professional Dog Trainer
- Angela Brown
- Cassie Hancock

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