About FitPAWS®

FitPAWS® Canine Conditioning Equipment can be used by our four-legged friends for core strengthening, increased range of motion and flexibility, neuromuscular facilitation, sensory and perceptual stimulation, joint alignment, and balance control. Whether your dog is involved in agility, conformation, flyball, disc dog sports, dock jumping, other dog sports, or is a working dog or a couch potato with healthier aspirations, core strength is a fundamental element used by your dog to control its body when jumping, turning, running and to help prevent injuries.

Get the edge over the competition with NEW FitPAWS® Canine Conditioning Equipment! Core conditioning is an essential part of any athletes training program, including the performance dog. If your dog participates in agility competitions, you'll want to make sure your dog is in prime physical condition. Once on top of the FitPAWS® conditioning equipment, your dog's body will automatically react to the shifting movement, causing your dog to use different muscle groups simultaneously in order to remain upright. Adding this strengthening activity to your dog's cross-training activities 3-4 times a week, has many benefits, including:

The FitPAWS™ Egg is a new shape of stability ball for the advanced canine athlete! It has a greater balance challenge due to its’ uneven shape and will shift in multi directions for advanced proprioception and body awareness. The professional-grade heavy-duty PVC material is formulated for use with dogs, provides superior gripping and resists damage caused by dog nails. When used in a core conditioning program, the FitPAWS Egg can improve balance and coordination as well as stabilize weak areas. The FitPAWS Egg easily inflates with an air pump (sold separately.) You can also adjust the balance challenge by under-inflating so the ball is not as firm.

Helpful inflation hint: The Egg is inflated by measuring to a desired height, not by air pressure (psi.) The size printed on each FitPAWS Egg is the maximum inflation height the ball is designed to inflate up to, but you can always use the ball less inflated, if you wish, so that it is easier for your dog to balance on.

The FitPAWS Egg can be inflated with an air pump or your own air compressor that has a cone-shaped attachment. If you want to reach the maximum height but feel like the ball cannot take more air, let it sit overnight partially inflated with the plug in the ball. The material will soften and expand a little and be easier to fill. The next day continue to inflate to desired size. When you have reached the desired height, make sure you press the plug all of the way in, until the head of the plug is flush with the ball’s surface. This will ensure a good seal.

At maximum height, the FitPAWS Egg will feel tight and be the most challenging for your dog.

• Recommended education for use with the Egg: Get On the Ball Two DVD, Osteoarthritis and Your Dog DVD
• We recommend your dog wear a safety harness you can hold onto, while your dog is exercising on the ball. Read all safety, care and use instructions before using your FitPAWS Canine Conditioning Equipment.

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