Summary of Contents for FitPAWS Balance Donut
- Page 1 PRODUCT USAGE GUIDELINES & Exercise Walk-through www.FitPAWSusa.com www.FitPAWSusa.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings Congratulations Benefits FitPAWS® Equipment Care FitPAWS® Exercise Instructions Peanut Guidelines 7-12 Other Products Balance Donut Guidelines 14-16 22” and 14” Balance Disc Guidelines 17-18 Balance Pad Guidelines 19-20... - Page 3 Paw Pods 21-22 20” or 36” Wobble Board Guidelines 23-24 Rocker Board Guidelines 25-26 Warranty Information Legal Disclaimer...
- Page 4 • Use equipment in open space, away from objects that can cause injury or puncture equipment. • This product is not a toy. Place FitPAWS® products in a safe place when not in use. • Discontinue if your dog shows any sign of fatigue or injury.
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Page 5: Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your new FitPAWS® Canine Conditioning Equipment! Trusted by thousands of fitness and rehabilitation professionals, clinics, training facilities, and homes – FitPAWS® was designed for dogs to help strengthen muscles, increase range of motion and flexibility, engage neuromuscular facilitation, provide sensory and perceptual stimulation, joint alignment and balance control. -
Page 6: Benefits
BENEFITS Core conditioning is an essential part of any dog’s training program, including the performance and pet dog. Your dog’s body will automatically react to the shifting movement of the balance products, allowing your dog’s body to use different muscles simultaneously. Adding this strengthening activity to your dog’s cross-training activities 3-4 times a week, has many benefits, including: •... -
Page 7: Fitpaws® Equipment Care
Proper inflatable product care and maintenance is essential to ensure product integrity, performance and longevity. 1. Before each use, check the exercise area and your clothing for sharp objects that may puncture or damage FitPAWS® Balance equipment. 2. DO NOT use on abrasive surfaces. - Page 8 Sunlight and cleaning products can alter the durability of your FitPAWS® Balance Products. Please store out of direct sunlight when not in use and use only warm water and a light soap to clean. Avoid using products like Simple Green, Lysol wipes, bleach and other harsh detergents on any of your inflatable balance products.
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Page 9: Fitpaws® Exercise Instructions
EXERCISE INSTRUCTIONS • Ensure your dog is healthy to begin exercise. Consult your canine health professional before beginning this or any exercise program. • Always check for proper body alignment while performing exercises. Watch to ensure back and neck are neutral. Front limbs and hind limbs should support weight safely. -
Page 10: Peanut Guidelines
FitPAWS® PEANUT SIZE GUIDELINES Choosing the correct size and shape of balance products for your dog depends on what type of exercises your dog will be doing on the equipment. The size printed on the Dog Balance Peanut is the maximum inflation height. Never exceed maximum inflation, we highly recommend 95% of the maximum height as a good guideline for inflation. - Page 11 For Weight Bearing Activities: Weight bearing activities are activities where the dog is partially standing on the ground and partially on the ball. Choose a ball that is slightly under your dog’s withers (or highest part of the shoulders where the neck meets the back).
- Page 12 If you choose your exercises wisely and follow a few simple guidelines, the FitPAWS® Balance Products are designed to function properly.
- Page 13 tension of the products. If it is too tight to the touch, reduce the air and let the product sit for 24 hours before using. Maximum sizes noted are ONLY a guideline. If the products, for any reason, appear to be too tight and does not inflate to maximum height, or is hard to the touch, then STOP - DO NOT inflate further.
- Page 14 EXERCISE WALKTHROUGH Peanut Barrel Rolls – Front Limbs Up Down On Peanut Sit (With Gentle Weight Shift) All 4 On Nose To Hip www.FitPAWSusa.com...
- Page 15 Front Limbs Up Lateral Stepping - Front Limbs Up www.FitPAWSusa.com...
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Page 16: Other Products
ADDITIONAL PRODUCT GUIDELINES www.FitPAWSusa.com... -
Page 17: Balance Donut Guidelines
FitPAWS® TRAX™ DONUT GUIDELINES • Do not use your ball 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 a ball. - Page 18 TRAX™ Donut will work for most small, medium and large dogs for weight bearing and balance exercises (2 paws on Donut, 2 paws on floor). If you plan to use your FitPAWS® TRAX™ Donut mainly for core conditioning, measure the length of your dog when it is standing from the front legs to the back legs.
- Page 19 EXERCISE WALK-THROUGH TRAX™ Donut Front Limbs Up – Touch the Donut Side Lateral Stepping Donut Sit Give A Paw – Sit Give A Paw – Stand Hind Limbs Up All Four Paws Up www.FitPAWSusa.com...
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Page 20: 22" And 14" Balance Disc Guidelines
FitPAWS® BALANCE DISC GUIDELINES • Do not use your Balance Disc 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 a ball. - Page 21 Inflation Instructions · 22” Giant Balance Disc – Use an air pump with a cone-shaped attachment. On the side of the disc, you will see a white plug that will need to be removed before the air will go in. Place the tip of the cone shaped attachment in the hold, inflate and replace the plug firmly to hold the air inside.
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Page 22: Balance Pad Guidelines
Balance Pad makes a perfect beginning balance training tool and provides low balance challenges for dogs recovering from injury. The closed-cell foam construction makes the FitPaws® Balance Pad impervious to water - great for when you need to hose it off between uses or use during under-water therapy. - Page 23 Sizing Guidelines ® The FitPAWS Balance Pad will work for most small, medium or large dogs for weight bearing and balance exercises (2 paws on the Balance Pad, 2 paws on the floor). It measures 15”x18.25”x2”. If you want your dog to stand with all four feet on the Balance Pad, you may have to use two or more Balance Pads side by side, as you want your dog to have a natural stance without a hunched back.
- Page 24 • 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.
- Page 25 four feet are placed on the pods, encourage the dog to maintain the position by utilizing treats or bait. Begin with thirty seconds and work up to ten sets. The stacking will encourage proper balance and core strength in the performance and conformation dog. This will help maintain a good solid back posture and top line.
- Page 26 GETTING STARTED ® For core strength & balance training, ask your dog to walk on top of the FitPAWS Wobble Board until all four feet are on top of board and your dog is centered. Gently rock the board from side to side.
- Page 27 FitPAWS WOBBLE BOARD SAFETY, CARE AND USE INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use your wobble board until you have read this instruction/information sheet in full. • To change the fulcrum, turn the board over and grasp the attached fulcrum firmly and pull off.
- Page 28 For core strength & balance training, ask your dog to walk on top of the FitPAWS® Rocker Board until in the center of board. Position your dog so that he is facing one of the two sides. Gently rock the board from side to side.
- Page 29 Transfer the weight on and off the hindquarters by gently pressing down on your dog’s shoulders and shifting the board from front to back. FitPAWS ROCKER BOARD SAFETY, CARE AND ® USE INSTRUCTIONS •...
- Page 30 If your product shows signs of defective manufacturing during that time, please contact us at: FPW International LLC FitPAWS® info@fitpawsusa.com Your remedy under this warranty is limited to the replacement of your product by FPW International LLC, all shipping and return costs shall be at your own expense.
- Page 31 Since some of the products may be sold in the state of California, FPW is required to issue notice that some of its products may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. ©2018 FPW International LLC FitPAWS® and CanineGym® are registered Trademarks. www.FitPAWSusa.com...
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