About
Black Dog Fitness

The inspiration for Black Dog.

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He was with us for just two short years and passed away in 2018 at the age of 16. We adopted him from Five Acres Animal Shelter just before his 14th birthday. Oreo and I had an amazing bond and I'm certain he came into my life for a reason. He taught me so much and impacted me in ways I never expected. Senior dogs are just the coolest like that. Oreo showed me patience, persistence and presence. 

 

He loved to go for walks and rides in the car, and for quite some time he also loved to play ball. He sure didn’t act his age when we adopted him. They know. I swear they know. And they soak up every minute of the new chance for love and happiness.

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We have adopted several dogs...Colby (Five Acres), Oreo (Five Acres), Samson (Randy's Rescue Ranch), and Tucker (St. Louis County Animal Control & Adoption Center). They all have a story and they all have blessed my life in numerous ways. Oreo and Samson were our special senior dogs when we adopted them and have crossed the rainbow bridge.

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Who actually rescues who? I know the answer to that. Life is just better with a rescue animal.

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I have been a board member of Athletes for Animals for ten years. And 

I currently volunteer at CARE STL as a dog walker, a sometimes foster, a member of the fundraising team and I also help keep dog/cat info updated on the website.

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I love supporting a number of different organizations however I can.

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So, why the focus on kettlebell training? Personally, kettlebells have helped me grow stronger, physically and mentally. Kettlebells have shown me discipline and have provided me with the inspiration to be better. I always have something to learn. I enjoy the details. I understand that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. 

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I have been a coach since 2011 and a business owner since 2012 (Dragonfly Fitness & Training).

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I love coaching kettlebells to both fitness enthusiasts and coaches, helping people get strong, and I feel compelled to give back if and where I can. This is why I started Black Dog Fitness. 

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Renah Jones

Owner, Black Dog Fitness & Dragonfly Fitness & Training

• StrongFirst SFG Level II Certified Kettlebell Instructor

• Functional Kettlebell Training (FKT) Certified

• Precision Nutrition Certified, Level 2 Nutrition Coach

• Precision Nutrition Certified, Level 1 Sleep, Stress Management & Recovery Coach

• Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise (ACE)

• Courses attended/completed: Dark Horse Rowing Pro Course, Precision Nutrition: Nutrition for Metabolic Health, StrongFirst Barbell Fundamentals, StrongFirst Victorious Kettlebell Pressing Course, StrongFirst Strong Endurance by Pavel Seminar, StrongFirst Bodyweight Strength Instructor Certification

• Athletes for Animals Board Member, CARE STL Volunteer