Dog Gym

Canine Cardio presents The First Self-Service Dog Gym In The DMV.


Let your dog exercise at their own pace
& on your own schedule

Mon - Fri : 5PM – 9PM
Saturday : 11AM – 6PM
Sunday : 11AM – 6PM

Canine Cardio Competition

See Who’s Leading the Pack

The Canine Cardio Leaderboard tracks top performances across our featured competition activities so members can see where their dogs rank and compete for bragging rights.

How It Works

Joining is easy. Just add the free Competition Run add-on to your MoeGo appointment, then let a staff member know when you're ready for your competition run during your visit.

Live rankings

Track top dogs by activity

View current standings, all-time top performers, monthly champions, and see which pups are making moves on the leaderboard.

Treadmill Distance Higher distance wins
Lure Sprint Fastest time wins
Agility Course Fastest time wins
Pool Laps More laps win

Competition Activities

Treadmill Distance (10 min)

Total distance run in 10 minutes decides the winner.

Lure Sprint

Fastest completion time on the lure course wins.

Agility Course

Speed through the designated path—clock stops at the finish.

Pool Laps (10 min)

Most laps completed in 10 minutes takes the top spot.

Want to climb the leaderboard faster?

Grab a competition package and give your dog more chances to train, compete, and move up the rankings.

Competition package pricing and value
Package Price Total Value
Pool 5-Pack $270.00 $300.00
Lure 5-Pack $135.00 $150.00
Agility 5-Pack $135.00 $150.00
Treadmill 5-Pack $65.00 $75.00

Change your Dog’s Life

The Canine Cardio Gym is the natural evolution of our work — a structured, trainer-led fitness environment built on years of outdoor experience.
It’s not a free-for-all or chaotic play zone. Every session is guided by trained Pack Leaders who focus on controlled movement, confidence-building, and emotional balance.

 

Our Programs Include:

  • Treadmill & Slatmill Training – endurance, focus, and calm energy
  • Agility & Confidence Courses – coordination, control, and leadership through movement
  • Lure Course Speed Work – drive management and healthy outlet for high-energy dogs
  • Swim & Pool Training – low-impact fitness and recovery
  • Decompression & Recovery Zones – teaching calmness after activity

Why It’s Better Than a Dog Park:

Dog parks offer freedom — but often without safety or structure. The Canine Cardio Gym delivers both.

Here, dogs are active with purpose — learning how to regulate energy, interact appropriately, and achieve real progress under the guidance of professionals.

It’s more than play — it’s fitness, focus, and confidence training wrapped in fun.

Gym Pricing Memberships

New! Self Service

Dog Gym

A La Carte Services $
TREADMILL (30 min) $15
SLATMILL (30 min) $15
LURE COURSE (15 min) $30
AGILITY SESSION (30 min) $30
SCENT WORK SESSION (30 min) $25
TUG PULLING (small dogs & tug post) $25
WEIGHT PULLING SESSION (30 min) $40
SWIM SESSION (30 min, 1:1) $60
WEIGHTED VEST ADD-ON $5

Choose A Membership

Prey Play Thursdays at the Dog Gym 🎯

Chase. Catch. Engage.

No standing around. No guessing what to do with all that energy.
Real, purposeful movement that taps into what they were built for.

We use the lure to channel prey drive in a controlled, structured way —
building focus, confidence, and a clear outlet instead of letting that energy spill out as frustration, reactivity, or chaos at home.

Because when dogs don’t get this…
they create their own version of it.

⚡️ $10 OFF lure sessions today

Let them run with purpose — and come home fulfilled, not confused. 🐾

#DogGym #PreyDrive #WorkingDogs #DogTraining #CanineCardio

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If you saw this dog in public, what would you call it? 👀

💥Today only: all working dogs are 50% OFF at the gym 💥

This is your sign to stop guessing the breed…
and start fulfilling the dog in front of you! 

#WorkingBreedWednesday #WorkingDogs #DogTraining #DogGym #CanineCardio

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Exercise. Discipline. Affection.

Everyone wants the end result—dogs calmly coexisting, respecting boundaries, just “being good.”
But that doesn’t happen by accident.

It starts with exercise—giving them a real outlet for their energy, not just a quick walk.
Then comes discipline—clear communication, structure, and expectations.
And finally, affection—once their mind is right, they can actually receive it.

This is what that looks like in real life.
No chasing. No fixation. No chaos.

Just dogs that understand how to exist.

#caninecardio #dogtraining #dogpsychology #balanceddogs #packstructure

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When daycare winds down, the space shifts — and it becomes your time to come in and work your dog. 💪🐶

No guessing, no overstimulation… just a controlled environment where dogs can actually focus and use their energy with purpose.

Treadmills, structured outlets, and real guidance if you need it.

Skip the chaotic dog park.
Come do something that actually benefits your dog.

Self-service dog gym
Weeknights 5–9pm (after daycare)
Weekends 11–6pm 🐾

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POV: you finally throw your dog the party they actually deserve 🎉🐾

They booked our Pawty Room at Snouts & Stouts and went ALL in — added the full party package (a custom cake + goodie bags from Leia’s Treats) and topped it off with the MEGA ball pit 🐶💥

Every dog had space to play, celebrate, and actually enjoy the party — not just stand around overwhelmed.
Structured fun, room to run, and a setup that makes it easy for both dogs and humans to have a good time 🎂🐕

(And yes… we do have a smaller ball pit too, but this crew chose chaos in the best way 😏)

If you’re gonna do it… do it right.

Happy Birthday Louie!!! 

#dogbirthday #dogparty #dogsofinstagram #dogoftheday #dogmom

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This is what training does.

Not just a tired dog…
A dog that can run, chase, explore — and still come back when it matters.

Freedom isn’t letting your dog do whatever they want.
It’s building a relationship where they can… and choose to listen anyway.

This kind of off-leash freedom isn’t luck.
It’s structure, accountability, and clear communication.

This is the goal. 🐾

#OffLeashDogs
#DogTraining
#RecallTraining
#CanineCardio
#FulfilledDog

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Hot weather doesn’t cancel your dog’s needs—it changes how you meet them 💦🐾☀️

Swimming is one of the best ways to:
– burn energy without overheating
– reduce impact on joints
– build confidence in new environments
– provide a full-body workout

Not every dog is naturally confident in the water—and that’s okay.

At Canine Cardio, we provide structured pool sessions with experienced coaches who can help guide your dog, introduce them to the water properly, and use tools like life jackets to keep everything safe and positive.

Structured outlets don’t stop when it gets hot—they just get smarter.

Book your dog’s pool session directly through our website

LINK IN BIO 👩🏻‍💻

#CanineCardio #DogGym #DogSwimming #ActiveDogs #DMVDogs

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Drive doesn’t disappear just because you ignore it 🫠

These three are brothers. Same genetics. Same intensity.
If this energy isn’t channeled properly… it doesn’t go away.

It shows up as:
– reactivity
– anxiety
– destructive behavior

…and yes even fights.

The goal isn’t to suppress it.
It’s to give it somewhere to go.

That’s exactly why we built a structured dog gym environment at Canine Cardio—so dogs can actually work, think, and leave in a clear state of mind. Once they get this out then training becomes a little more engaging. 

#DogGym #WorkingDogs #HighDriveDogs #DogOwners #FulfilledDogs

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