Instability training is a fun way to bond with your dog, teach them a new behavior and strengthen the core ~ which is the powerhouse of your dog’s body. Fun fitness training with the K9FITbone™ is also a great way to reduce stress, burn excess calories, and it’s a healthy “job” for your dog.
Learn how you can exercise your dog using everything included with the video links below:
FULL BODY CONDITIONING
- Core and Limb Strength
- Improve Coordination
- Better Joint Health
- Create a Stronger Bond
- Reduce Behavior Challenges
- Senior Strengthening
- Puppy Confidence Building
- Great for All Dogs
The Patented K9FITbone™ DOG BALANCE BONE:
• *approx. size 23”x10” Balance Platform (pump included)
• Superior Gripping – Made For Dogs
• Sensory Bumps Provide Neural Stimulation
Detailed Exercise Guidelines for Targeted Balance and Strength Training
Integrate instability training to develop strength, endurance, proprioception, balance and flexibility with the K9FITbone™ or the new Giant K9FITbone (coming in July) . The new balance disc shaped like a bone provides fun and a greater sense of dog aesthetics. It is a well–rounded tool that packs a big punch.
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WORK IT:
- Use a treat to encourage the dog to put its back feet on the K9FITbone or the Giant K9FITbone. Once the feet are up, name the behavior “Back up” This will become a command, like “Sit” or “Down.”
- Practice holding the position for recommended duration.
- Encourage with voice and treats to make the exercise fun.
- Release the dog from the position by saying “OK” or “All done” in a mild tone of voice. Save the praise and excitement for when the dog is doing the behavior.
TECHNIQUE:
You may walk the dog over the K9FITbone to place back feet. As your dog becomes more skilled, back the dog onto the K9FITbone for positioning. Hind limb awareness is a challenge for some dogs so you may need to lift the back legs to start to show positioning. Reward placement.
OBEDIENCE TRAINING:
This is a great exercise for dogs who are “wiggly” and have a difficult time learning a Sit Stay command. Having to think about keeping their feet up on a K9FITbone helps them to concentrate more. Because the K9FITbone is raised up from the floor, the dog also understands more clearly when they break the stay because they experience a level change.