Have you ever noticed your dog sitting in an odd position? A poor sitting posture can put unnecessary stress on the knees and hocks, preventing the proper activation of muscles. But how can you help your dog achieve a healthy, balanced sitting position? Let’s explore!
Are you already doing fitness exercises with your dog or thinking about starting? Understanding your dog’s neutral position and weight distribution is key. Learn how specific actions and movements—like the direction your dog is looking—can impact their body. Plus, discover how to use this knowledge to make your fitness sessions more effective!
Who doesn’t love seeing all those impressive workouts on wobble boards and balance discs? But is working out on unstable surfaces really as effective as it seems? Let’s take a closer look at how these exercises stack up and why stable surfaces might be just as important for your dog’s fitness routine!
We often focus on building strong front and rear leg muscles but forget the core—the vital link enabling smooth, efficient movement. A strong core supports stability, protects joints, and boosts athletic performance. In this post, learn why core strength matters, how it impacts your dog’s daily activities and sports, and discover simple core-strengthening exercises to include in your routine!
The dog’s front end plays a big role in performance in sports such as agility, flyball, obedience, frisbee, and canicross as well as in everyday life. Because the front limb is attached to the body not by a joint but by muscle, it is more prone to injury. So let’s take a look what can be done in order to properly strengthen this part of the body!
If 60 % of a dog’s body weight is carried by the front, the rear end acts more like the engine, responsible for pushing the body forward in sports performances and daily tasks. Learn more how to improve the strength in your dog’s rear end musculature, boost his acceleration abilities and takeoff power, as well as provide great support also to the hips and knees!
