Open Gym with Amy Pishner – FitPAWS Training at Valor K9 Academy
Open Gym with Amy Pishner – FitPAWS Training at Valor K9 Academy
November 15, 2025 – Eagle, Idaho
Our Open Gym for Clients with Amy Pishner was an incredible success! Held on November 15th at Valor K9 Academy in Eagle, Idaho, this FitPAWS drop-in class gave our clients and their dogs a chance to enjoy a beautiful day, the best weather, and tons of fun. FitPAWS training is like a doggy gym—using professional canine fitness equipment that challenges both brain and body. It gives dogs a fantastic physical workout while also providing important mental stimulation.
We had a great turnout, with everything from small dogs to big dogs—service dogs, therapy dogs, and pets. Because this Open Gym with Amy Pishner is invitation-only for our clients, we’re able to keep the environment structured, safe, and productive for everyone. The dogs practiced confidence-building, coordination, balance, obedience, engagement, and teamwork with their handlers. And yes—every dog was happily worn out afterward!
Recent board & train graduate Azul from Morocco Africa rocking FitPAWS training with his mama. In the background is Service Dog Kai.
⭐ FitPAWS Training During Our Open Gym for Clients with Amy Pishner
This drop-in class is one of our most affordable options for owners who want to get their dogs around other dogs in a controlled training setting. It’s perfect for practicing obedience, building better focus, and giving dogs a meaningful workout using FitPAWS equipment. Clients told us afterward how much they loved the session and how excited they are for the next one.
FitPAWS is fun for dogs of all sizes and ages! Benji here is a longtime client and boarding regular.
⭐ Celebrating Our Sit-Stay Champion – Service Dog Theo
Huge congratulations to our sit-stay winner, Theo the service dog, a beautiful poodle donated last year by our poodle breeder friend in Washington. Theo’s handler and his mom have completed all of his training with us, and they have done an incredible job. We’re extremely proud of their dedication—just as we’re proud of every single one of our clients who showed up, trained hard, and made this class such a fun and rewarding experience.
Mobility Service Dog Theo smiling for the camera after going through the hoop
⭐ Why Clients Love Our Open Gym for Clients with Amy Pishner
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Invitation-only for a safe, structured environment
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Affordable, fun, and productive
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Great for obedience practice around other dogs
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Uses FitPAWS equipment to build confidence, strength, and coordination
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Excellent mental and physical exercise
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Perfect for service dogs, therapy dogs, and pets
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Taught by Valor K9 Academy’s head trainer, Amy Pishner
If you want to learn more about FitPAWS equipment, you can check out their website here:
External link: https://fitpawsusa.com
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Service Dog Sandy sporting her new pink hair!
Written by Amy Pishner
About the Author:
Amy Pishner is the Founder of Valor K9 Academy, a veteran-owned dog training company in Boise, Idaho. With over a decade of experience training thousands of dogs, Amy specializes in balanced dog training that builds trust, obedience, and lasting results. She is the author of the Puppy Head Start book, available now on Amazon.