Do you want your dog to live long and healthy?

And to become more obedient?

It's time to try dog ​​fitness!

Why fitness?

Exercising with your dog at home is a great alternative to long walks when the weather outside is not favorable. It's also a great solution for dogs who get stressed or anxious during a walk. Fitness helps keep your pet fit, lean and healthy.

Dog fitness is a set of exercises that a dog can do at home in a small space, for example on a yoga mat. Here are a few reasons why you should include the gym in your schedule!

First of all, it is one of the healthiest activities you can offer your dog. Builds muscle mass, stretches, protects against injuries, improves fitness and posture. The dog feels and looks better and also...lives longer. Performing exercises on the mat not only strengthens the body, but also does not carry the same risks as running in the park, playing with other dogs or competitive sports, where injuries are unfortunately common. However, if your pet practices agility or other sports, fitness can significantly improve its results and prevent unpleasant injuries.

A very interesting benefit of exercise is its calming effect on reactive and anxious dogs. Interaction with various objects such as platforms and cones builds self-confidence and curiosity about the environment, and time spent exercising with the owner strengthens the bond between you. For reactive dogs, this is a great way to tire them out physically and mentally, without unnecessary stimulation and emotions.

But above all, it's really good fun and a nice way to spend time together, and exercises lasting about 2-3 minutes can easily be included even in a busy schedule.

Desislava Zheleva

Pro Dog Trainer