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Not every device is suitable for every dog ​​or every training

To meet all dogs’ needs, we design different devices with different intensity levels from stable to unstable!

It is a sport!
Train smart and treat your dogs like the athletes they are!
It makes me happy to see more and more people getting into dog fitness because they realize how much dogs can benefit from targeted active exercise.

It’s true, the process begins with the decision to take the first step. But it can’t stay that way. As dog owners, trainers and/or therapists active in dog fitness, we owe it to our dogs to continually expand our knowledge. The field of dog fitness has evolved significantly since its inception and we must adapt the methods, training, therapies and equipment we use to provide the best possible support for our dogs.
Compared to humans, it is similar to someone who starts jogging to get fit and lose weight after not exercising for years. Normally, in such a situation, someone will use the sneakers lying around or, if they buy new ones, a cheaper option. Over time, this person will realize (often due to pain or injury) that they really need a personal training plan and appropriate equipment (shoes) to achieve the goal without harming the body.

We must remember that the body of a healthy young dog is much more forgiving than the body of an older dog or a dog with pre-existing conditions.

When it comes to equipment, some shapes, material compositions or combinations are simply not ideal for supporting physiologically good posture. When training, it is crucial to work with and towards the best possible posture.
It is also a fact that exercises and equipment may make sense in fitness but may not be suitable for rehabilitation and vice versa.

Size, height, shape, texture, stability/instability are just a few indicators we need to consider when it comes to choosing the right equipment. Age, condition, goal and the exercises chosen are also important factors.

A few Tipps:

• Using two smaller devices is often safer and offers more options than using one large, very unstable device.
• A circular shape (sized for 2 or more paws) is not ideal for working on parallel limb/paw placement and overall balanced stance.
• When a dog is recovering from an injury, use more stable equipment rather than very unstable equipment to avoid uncontrolled movements that could set back the healing process (always work with a professional).
• Work goal-oriented.

These are just a few pointers. If you would like to know or learn more, contact us for detailed information about our training offerings.

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