The 5 Fitness Components FLEXIBILITY - Flexibility describes one's ability to move joints in a complete range of motion with ease. Kyra's exercises revolve around stretching that will lengthen a dog's muscles over time. BALANCE - The focus of balance is evenly distributing weight in order to maintain upright in a steady position. Balance exercises will aide your dog in avoiding future injuries. STAMINA - Also known as cardio, a dog must have strong stamina to remain active for a long time. Exercises as simple as jogging will increase endurance, decrease anxiety, and reduce the development of chronic diseases. COORDINATION - Like humans, dogs need to be familiar with how to move their body and muscles in an orderly manner. Coordination exercises are a key component of fitness therapy, as they allow dogs to learn new motor skills and develop muscle memory. STRENGTH - Training a dog to build strength and complete tasks such as jumping over a high hurdle will help protect bone health and muscle mass. Bar Jump - Strength Exercise for Hind Limbs Step 1 First, you must set the bar at a low height, so you can practice running over it with your dog. Get a running start to foster enthusiasm about the task. Step 2 Next, change position and run to the side. Use body pressure to guide your dog toward the bar to make the jump. A leash is fine to use as a helpful tool, as long as it is loosely strapped! Step 3 After a few trial runs, take the leash off your dog and point to where you want him/her to go, as if you are "launching" them in a forward direction. Step 4 Over time, gradually raise the bar and keep practicing the same "launch" mechanism. For safety precautions, make sure the bar will fall off if your dog knocks it, and check that the traction of the ground will not lead to slipping. Cavalettis Technique: Stride Regulation/Rhythmic Movement Training Cavalettis are a series of small, regularly spaced hurdles used to improve a dog's balance, adjust the length of stride, and strengthen muscles. Exercise 1) Set the cavalettis low to the ground & use a treat to lure your dog through. Hold the treat low enough so that your dog can see both the food and his feet. 2) After you've practiced a few times, use a leash instead of a treat. 3) Set the cavalettis higher -- simply walking your dog through the hurdles will help him improve on his own overtime. 4) Experiment with different spacing. Extra Information Cavalettis are often used in sets of six, placed in a row, and can be left at various heights (depending on dog). Benefits Improves Rhythm Improves Proprioception (coordination)
✔ Author(s): Kyra Sundance
✔ Title: Kyra's Canine Conditioning: Peak Performance • Injury Prevention • Coordination • Flexibility • Rehabilitation (Volume 8) (Dog Tricks and Training, 8)
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (194 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1631596713
✔ ISBN-13: 9781631596711
✔ Language: English
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✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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