Canine Fitness & Wellness Support in Plymouth

Helping your dog move better, feel better, live better

Dog health

Welcome to Shaping Dogs

Is your dog is slowing down, needs an alternative to walks, or could benefit from muscle strengthening exercises for day-to-day life or sport?

Perhaps you're unsure about how to exercise your puppy safely, or you're looking for ways to exercise both your dog's body and mind.

At Shaping Dogs, we specialise in promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of dogs, so whether your dog needs help with behaviour, confidence, or physical conditioning, we use kind, ethical methods tailored to their individual needs.

*Based in Plymouth – Local & Online Support Available!

Our Services

Dog Gym

Canine fitness isn’t just about running – it’s about strength, stability & movement quality. Our strength and stability training in Plymouth helps dogs build a stronger, more balanced body, reducing injury risks and improving movement.

  • Strength & stability training for long-term joint health

  • Senior dog mobility & maintenance

  • Small dog confidence & core strength training

  • Reduce injury risk & early pain detection

  • Building confidence in nervous or sensitive dogs

  • Helping puppies develop coordination, strength & focus from an early age

  • A great alternative to traditional walks, providing both physical exercise and a mental workout

Dog MOT

Understanding how your dog moves is key to their overall wellbeing. Subtle changes in posture and gait can indicate discomfort, pain, or physical imbalances that may impact behaviour.

At Shaping Dogs, I specialise in analysing movement patterns to identify potential issues before they become bigger problems. Whether your dog is struggling with reactivity, reluctance to exercise, or just not moving as freely as they should, my holistic approach ensures we look at the whole picture—body, mind, and daily life.

By recognising early signs of discomfort, we can take proactive steps to improve mobility, reduce injury risk, and enhance your dog’s quality of life.

Dog trainer
The service Tracey provides, and the help she has given Cooper over time has given him a much better quality of life as he starts his double figure life. Highly recommend is still so short of the way I actually feel knowing I have my best friend back wanting to do things with me again, and I’m forever thankful that somebody actually cares about my dog instead of fobbing me off
— P Hill and Cooper