In This Lesson

• First Trimester Introduction Video
• First Trimester Nutrition
• First Trimester Exercises
• First Trimester Skill Training
• Exercise Video Links

First Trimester Introduction Video

• Audio

First Trimester Nutrition

Read the First Trimester Nutrition Document

• First Trimester Nutrition

Watch the First Trimester Nutrition Video

• Audio

First Trimester Exercises

Watch the First Trimester Exercise Video

• Audio

First Trimester Exercise Schedule

• First Trimester Exercise Schedule (Ovulation-Day 21)

First Trimester Skill Training

1st trimester bitches can do low to moderate risk activity as listed below. Review Risk Levels before doing any skill training with breeding dogs.

First Trimester Skill Training Risks Chart

Fit To Be Tied Exercises Videos

• Flexibility Exercise Videos
• Balance & Proprioception Exercises
• Front Leg Strength Exercises
• Core Strength Exercise
• Rear Leg Strength Exercises
• Good for the Soul Exercises

Fit To Be Tied Lessons

• Lesson 1: Why Fitness Matters to You, Your Dogs and Bitches, and Your Puppies
• Lesson 2: Exercise Changes Throughout the Breeding Process
• Lesson 3: What Stage is Your Dog In?
• Lesson 4: Before & While Breeding Your Dog (3 months prior through breeding)
• Lesson 5: First Trimester (Ovulation - Day 21)
• Lesson 6: Second Trimester (Day 22 - Day 42)
• Lesson 7: Third Trimester (Day 43 - Birth)
• Lesson 8: Early Lactation (Birth to 21 Days)
• Lesson 9: Late Lactation (Days 22 - 49)
• Lesson 10: Weaning (Days 49 - Pups Are Fully Weaned)
• Lesson 11: Recovery (After Pups Are Fully Weaned)
• FTBT Resources