Tag: dog exercise

Balance and Stability Exercises for Dogs

Gyms have all sorts of balance and stability equipment these days. They may include traditional exercise balls, foam pads of all sizes, Bosu balls, and inflatable discs. Why is that? Well, balance and stability are to so important to many

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Your Dogs Behavior and Exercise

This month is National Canine Fitness Month!  Exercise is so important for your canine for so many reasons and behavior is one of those reasons! Have you ever had that moment when you questioned taking your dog for a walk

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Now Where Did I Bury That Bone?

The effects of exercise on memory. We’ve all experienced a lapse in memory, whether it was forgetting where we put our car keys to remembering an anniversary. Our dogs use memory in their daily lives in much the same manner,

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Defining your population

We know that when it comes to people there is no ‘one size fits all’ programming. What works for me in terms of a fitness regimen won’t necessarily work for you or vice versa. The same holds true when it

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Obesity and Your Pet

We all know what time of year it is; it’s time for parties, food, and festivities. Along with that come the all too popular New Years resolutions. Whether it’s weight loss, reduced stress, or just overall well-being, we take this

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Exercise as a means to strengthen the human-canine bond

The human animal bond dates back for centuries. From the horses that helped plow our fields to the cats that took care of the mice and rat populations in our communities, we have co-existed with animals, and built a symbiotic

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Target Training Your Dog with FitPAWS® Targets!

Introducing FitPAWS® Targets! Target training games can be a fun and engaging way to teach your dog to:You can use them in many different ways to help with training your dog. Only your imagination will limit you!

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The Great American FitPAWS® Donut Workout… For Dogs!

Full body conditioning is fun with these great exercises on the FitPAWS® Donut or TRAX Donut! The Donut may be used as a balance training tool or for core strengthening for small dogs that may be overwhelmed by the Peanut .

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9 Balance Disc Exercises

“Where can I find a list of progressively more challenging exercises on the FitPAWS® Balance Disc?” The FitPAWS® Balance Disc can be used for weight bearing activities and balance training for sporting/working dogs, for animal rehabilitation and therapy or for

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Dog Fitness for Busy People

  When the weather gets colder and your schedule gets tighter, does your dogs’ need for exercise start to plague your conscience? You are not alone! Your dog will love these great indoor exercise ideas that can take less than

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