Sit to Stand is a strengthening exercise that can also be used as a warm up activity.This exercise will help warm up and prepare the muscles, joints and connective tissues for the challenges of many activities from running to agility. To incorporate as a strength activity add resistance and increase time to each position.
What is Sit to Stand?Sit to Stand is done the same as the name implies.
Start your dog in sitting position and then ask your dog to stand. A variation of this exercise is Stand to Down.
Where Can I Do Sit to Stand Exercises?
Sit to Stand can be performed inside or outside. Start with a level surface and advance to using balance tools like a balance disc or balance board.
Sit to Stand can be performed inside or outside. Start with a level surface and advance to using balance tools like a balance disc or balance board.
Sit to Stand Guidelines:
It is recommended that you warm up with a Controlled
Walk before asking your dog to do Sit to Stand.
1) Ask Your Dog to Sit Squarely on Hind Legs. Hold
2) Then Ask Your Pet to Rise Hold for a Few Seconds
3) Take a Few Steps Forward. Then Sit Again. Repeat
It is recommended that you warm up with a Controlled
Walk before asking your dog to do Sit to Stand.
1) Ask Your Dog to Sit Squarely on Hind Legs. Hold
2) Then Ask Your Pet to Rise Hold for a Few Seconds3) Take a Few Steps Forward. Then Sit Again. Repeat
Goal:
Strive for a “square sit” and use of the pelvic limbs to transition to a stand.
Strive for a “square sit” and use of the pelvic limbs to transition to a stand.
