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DOG TRAINING WITH BALANCE BALLS
Dog training with a ball should not be underestimated. It is an incredibly fun and effective way to train the dog's inner muscles and stability. It gives the doggy better torso strength and can also improve its posture. Training with a balance ball is an injury prevention training that is good both for the active agility dog or working dog, as well as for the older doggy. And there are lots of different aids for training the dog's balance, strength, coordination and self-esteem.
What is proprioception?
Proprioception is about body perception, the dog finding its body parts and knowing where they are and how they move. It's an important thing to check the body is whole and functional. Proprioception allows you to know how to go up a flight of stairs, that you need to lift your leg and where to put your foot down. With the help of balance balls, your pooch will practice a lot of proprioception, but even without balls, when your dog walks on uneven ground in the forest or if you practice on a couch cushion, your dog will work on his proprioception.Best balance ball for your dog
Balance training is suitable for both large and small dogs. It's a great and fun way to exercise your dog. And in consultation with your veterinarian or canine physiotherapist, the various Pilates balls can also be used as a rehabilitation tool for injured dogs.Which type of balance ball is best for your dog is difficult to answer. It depends on how and what you want to train, how much the dog can do and what kind of physique it has. Then it's just a matter of gently getting started. And remember, it's hard to keep your balance so keep the sessions very short.