STRENGTH TRAINING FOR THE DOG WITH HALF BALLS
- Small half balls for dog training
- Sold in packs of two
- Available in four different colors
Just as the name suggests, these are half balls. Or rather, half balance balls. These half balls are really good to use to strengthen the dog's toes and wrists. In addition, there are many other benefits of balance ball training. Here, the dog also trains body control, coordination, proprioception and balance.
In addition, add that this form of training helps build cooperation and communication between you and the dog. Balance ball training is suitable for both rehab training and health care, and is an appreciated form of training for close-ups on all kinds of doggies. Our customers include agility dogs, show dogs and companion dogs, all of whom benefit from training and having fun together.
The half balls, or paw pods as they are also called, come in a pack of two. The balls come inflated and ready to use, but can be filled with more air if desired. Pump is not included, but can be purchased
here.
There are many different ways to use the half balls, either for just one or two paws, or you use some more ball to get all the paws up on an unstable surface. To give the dog a better grip, the half ball is grooved on the upper side.
If you want to make it extra difficult, try turning the ball upside down and have the dog balance on the flat part. Also try having the dog stand with its front paws on and, without moving any paw, have the dog lean forward to take treats. In this way, the doggie trains grip strength and pinching the toes together.
Reward near and far, give treats left and right. Because by giving treats in different directions and distances, the dog gets to practice finding balance without falling off. Super useful and at the same time hard training.
SIZE AND COLOR
Size: 14 cm in diameter and approx. 7 cm high.
Available in four colors: blue, yellow, turquoise and red.
Sold in pack of two.
Maximum weight: 150 kg.
HANSESGÅRDEN TIPS
Keep in mind that there are an incredible number of muscles that the dog has to work with and even if the exercise looks simple, it demands a lot from the doggy both physically and mentally. We therefore recommend short training sessions.
When rehabilitating injured dogs, we recommend that the dog be trained in consultation with a dog physiotherapist or other medically knowledgeable staff.
