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FitPAWS® PAW PODS GUIDELINES
Congratulations on the purchase of your new FitPAWS
®
Paw Pods. The FitPAWS ® Paw Pods have many
dog-friendly features.
• Do not use your FitPAWS
®
Paw Pods until you have read this instruction/information sheet in full.
• User assumes the risk when using this product. FPW International LLC shall not be liable for any
damages that result from the use of this product.
• ALWAYS check your dog’s nails prior to using this product. Dog nails should be closely trimmed.
• Use common sense. Never over-exercise or over-tire your dog when working on canine
conditioning equipment.
• There are inherent risks with any exercise program. Consult your canine health care professional
before beginning this or any exercise program.
• Provide enough unobstructed space when using the FitPAWS ® Paw Pods so there is no furniture
or other objects in the area that could cause injury.
• This product is not a toy and should only be used by dogs with appropriate adult supervision.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive chemical cleaners on the FitPAWS
®
Paw Pods.
• Keep this instruction sheet for future use.
GETTING STARTED
For advanced core strength & balance training
, begin by introducing your dog to the Pods
positively and then place them on the floor in the approximate foot position of your dog. Begin by
asking your dog to place his individual front feet on the individual pod. You may need to physically
place the feet with your hands. Positively reinforce this action with praise or treats. Once he is
comfortable with the front feet on the front pods, place his individual back feet on each individual
pod. Positively reinforce this action as well. Once he is comfortable on the pods, begin by offering
him treats to encourage small head movements to help with balance. Encouraging him to lift his
head up will encourage more weight bearing on the rear. Encouraging him to place his head down
will encourage more weight bearing on the front. Turning side to side will encourage weight bearing
on each individual side. Advanced exercises include gradual weight shifting while the dog is standing
on the pods – gently give the dog a little pressure on each side and then from front to back to
encourage weight shifting. Additional advanced exercises include lifting one limb at a time for a few
seconds to encourage the dog to place weight on the three remaining legs.
For stacking training,
begin by placing the dog on the pods as stated above. The pods should be
positioned in the desired stacked position for each individual dog. Once the dog is stacked and all