AKC Fit Dog
Credential & Advancement Benchmarks
AKC Fit Dog recognizes structured physical conditioning as a formal component of canine well-being and performance. The program establishes clear benchmarks that confirm a dog’s ability to engage in purposeful movement, strength development, and endurance work appropriate to their age, role, and lifestyle.
Demonstrates measurable gains in strength, balance, and body awareness
Supports long-term joint health, durability, and injury resilience
Builds controlled movement patterns that transfer across sport, work, and daily life
AKC Fit Dog titles serve as confirmation that physical activity, engagement, and consistency are being maintained through structured criteria rather than novelty or intensity alone. The focus remains on sustainable habits, clear expectations, and reliable participation that supports long-term health and accountability for both dog and handler.
Program Structure
AKC Fit Dog programs at Wasatch are structured to build physical capability through clear criteria, progressive challenges, and consistent execution. Each level reinforces movement quality, strength, and control while ensuring dogs advance only when stability and understanding are present. The focus remains on sustainable development that supports long-term soundness, confidence, and reliable performance across daily life, sport, and working roles
Progressive movement development built on stability and control
Clear criteria for advancement at each AKC Fit Dog Level
Strength and coordination developed without rushing or compensation
Long term soundness prioritized across pets, athletes, and working dogs.
Program Availability
AKC Fit Dog programs are offered as a structured, progressive conditioning pathway designed to support long-term health, confidence, and functional strength. Pricing reflects professional instruction, intentional program design, and the consistency required to support safe, meaningful progress across all levels.
AKC Fit Dog preparation offered through structured group classes
Curriculum assigned to AKC Fit Dog Level 1-3
Built for strength, balance, and durability.
Within the Wasatch System
AKC Fit Dog lives within The Ridgeline of the Wasatch system, where physical capability supports longevity, confidence, and performance across disciplines. Fitness here is not treated as an isolated goal, but as a reinforcing layer that strengthens movement quality, resilience, and durability for everyday dogs, sport competitors, and working teams alike. The objective is not peak output alone, but sustainable capability that carries into all other training paths within Wasatch.
Begin Your Ascent
Every program at Wasatch is built on the same foundation: clarity, structure, and intentional progression. The intake process ensures training begins at the correct starting point for each dog and team.
This allows training to remain stable, effective, and aligned with the standards that support long-term development across all disciplines.