Paula Gumińska
For the past decade, I’ve been offering training sessions and consultations for dogs and their dedicated handlers. I specialize in sports training, including motivation work, dog frisbee, and agility foundations. I also work in canine physiotherapy, primarily with sport and working dogs, and offer dog fitness training.
I am a physiotherapist, animal physiotherapist, fitness instructor, and physical education teacher. What connects all these fields is a shared philosophy: movement, performance, health, and active time spent with dogs.
Education & Experience
In 2012, I graduated in physiotherapy from the University of Physical Education in Poznań (AWF), which allowed me to combine my professional knowledge with my passion for working with dogs. In 2014, I became a certified animal physiotherapist, and in 2019, I completed a degree in physical education. Each of these experiences has enriched my approach to both training and animal rehabilitation.
What I Do
I offer individual consultations in Poznań, focusing on relationship building with dogs and introducing sport foundations. On weekends, I travel across Poland to conduct seminars and workshops. You can find up-to-date information about my events on my Facebook page.
I live with five dogs: Honda, Nismo, JJ, Bułka, and Ravka. Our life is not just about sport – it’s also about everyday moments: walks, forest adventures, and the joy of simply being together.
In frisbee and agility, what matters most to me are speed, willingness to work, and good communication between the dog and handler. I also place a strong emphasis on the physical preparation for canine sports – there’s a lot to gain by working on fitness and conditioning outside of sport-specific training.
If you’d like to learn more about my experience and completed courses, I invite you to check out the full list of training programs on my website.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Wena’s Frisbee Competitions:
Year 2014
– 3rd place out of 25 in Super Open, National Final DCDC Warsaw 2014
– 3rd place out of 30 in Super Open, DCDC Sopot 2014
– 4th place out of 26 in Super Open, DCDC Poznań 2014 + Best Freestyle / winner of Frisbatelka
– 26th place out of 62 in Super Pro Toss & Fetch, DCDC Wrocław 2014
Year 2013
– 5th place out of 27 in Super Open, National Final DCDC Warsaw 2013
– 5th place out of 30 in Super Open and 2nd Best Freestyle, DCDC Sopot 2013
Honda’s Achievements in Agility:
Year 2013
– 2nd place in Agility Open run, Agility Competition in Chorzów, October 2013
– 3rd place out of 13 in Overall AGILITY classification, Agility Competition in Bydgoszcz
Year 2012
– 1st place in two JUMPING 0 runs, New Year’s Eve Agility Competition in Supraśl, December 30, 2012