Meet Daniel

Hi, I’m Daniel — dog trainer, canine fitness coach, strength enthusiast, and the founder of Dogs & Deadlifts.

Based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

I created Dogs & Deadlifts to bridge the gap between canine conditioning and Holistic dog fitness training — because I believe the bond between dogs and their owners grows stronger when they train, move, and thrive together.

My journey didn’t start with just dogs or just deadlifts — it started with a passion for both.
 

As someone deeply rooted in strength training and physical fitness, I quickly realised there was a missing link in the world of dog ownership — fitness wasn't just for humans. Our dogs need more than a daily walk or a quick game of fetch. They need structured, purposeful exercise that challenges both their bodies and minds.
 

That’s why I founded Dogs & Deadlifts — to create a holistic approach to fitness that focuses on building strong, confident dogs and equally strong, capable owners.

What I Do: Building Better Dogs

Through Dogs & Deadlifts, I help dog owners go beyond basic obedience and explore the world of canine conditioning, holistic fitness, and strength training — for both ends of the leash.

I specialize in:

Canine Fitness and Conditioning

Helping dogs build strength, stamina, and focus through:

• Resistance training — like drag work and weighted harness exercises.

• Cardiovascular fitness — slat mill running and endurance training.

• Scent Sports including Mantrailing — as a certified Mantrailing Global Instructor, I teach dogs to use their natural scenting abilities to track people, boosting confidence and mental stimulation.

• Mobility and recovery — because flexibility and injury prevention are key to long-term health.

Holistic Dog Fitness

I focus on the whole dog — not just their physical fitness but their mental and emotional well-being too. True canine health means balancing:​

• Nutrition

• Strength and endurance

• Mental stimulation and problem-solving

• Mobility, flexibility, and rest​

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Join the Movement

Dogs & Deadlifts is more than a business — it’s a community of like-minded dog owners/handlers around the world who want to:

• Build stronger, healthier dogs through purposeful fitness.

• Develop their own strength, endurance, and resilience.

• Strengthen the bond with their dog through shared activities and training.
   

If you’re ready to take your dog’s fitness — and your own — to the next level, join the Dogs & Deadlifts community today.

🎧 Tune into the podcast
🐶 Sign up for a workshop
💪 Start a fitness plan — via our online programs

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Let’s build muscle, confidence, and connection

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Daniel Rose
Founder of Dogs & Deadlifts
Canine Fitness Coach | Mantrailing Global Instructor | Podcaster 

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