Provides dogs with an unstable surface on which to perform exercises that engage a variety of muscles. By adding this conditioning tool to your dog’s exercise or rehab workouts it requires them to find and maintain their center of gravity on a constantly shifting platform. When used for stretching, balance, rehabilitation and strength training, the Balance Disc teaches dogs to coordinate muscles for unstable conditions that they experience in everyday life. This versatile Balance Disc offers challenge and variety for all dogs at any fitness level. Use two together to make it even more interesting!
Adjust the inflation of your equipment to match the fitness level of your dog: No air is great for puppies, seniors and dogs who generally need to improve proprioception/limb awareness (nubby side up). Medium inflation is a great overall place to start. Over-inflated provides a flat top for better foot placement and adds a level of difficulty to any exercise.
Inflate the Balance Disc slowly. If you start to see a divot/dent appearing, stop inflating and let it rest. Try to push the dent in to reshape the disc before continuing with inflation. We recommend inflating the Balance Disc slowly over a 24 hour time period.
Benefits:
- Core strengthening
- Balance training
- Instability training
- Improved coordination
- Better joint health
- Obedience training
- Puppy confidence building
For Sizing:
The FitPaws® Balance Disc has both a 14” or 22” training surface option. If you want your dog to stand with all four feet on top of a disc, you may have to use more than one disc as you want your dog to have a natural stance without a hunched back. If your main use is for weight bearing activities, choose the disc size that is most appropriate to your dog’s size so they can stand comfortable with 2 feet on the disc and 2 feet on the ground.
Safety:
Before beginning this or any physical activity with your dog, ensure he or she is in good health. The FitPAWS® Balance Disc is a training tool for dogs only and is NOT A TOY. Do not allow your dog to use the equipment unsupervised. The Balance Disc is not for human use.
Care Instructions:
Clean with soap and water. Some cleaning solutions may cause damage to the plastic. FitPAWS® professional quality heavy-duty PVC was designed for dog use and resists damage caused by dogs nails. Please ALWAYS check your dog’s nails prior to using the product. Dog nails should be trimmed.
