{"product_id":"gymnastricks-targeted-muscle-training-for-dogs","title":"Gymnastricks: Targeted Muscle Training for Dogs","description":"\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, Carmen Mayer, a clicker training and dog sports enthusiast, provides us with targeted muscle training for dogs. She developed the concept of gymnastricks when her 12 year old Beagle developed hip dysplasia. With the help of an experienced canine physiotherapist, Mayer put together this unique programme that combines easy to train exercises to keep your dog healthy with great tricks for you both to enjoy, stimulating for both body and mind! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGymnastrics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal as a warm up for dog sports, mental and physical training for your older or retired dog, rehab from injury, or as general balance, stability or body awareness exercises. No special equipment is required, meaning it is inclusive to all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing clearly laid out, step by step guidance and color photos, this book provides a fun and easy way to improve your dog s muscle tone and fitness, and have fun along the way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMayer begins by briefly outlining the training methods your dog will need to understand in order to partake in the exercises featured, these being click for action and feed in position, and hand targets. She also takes us through the dog s muscle groups, explaining their function and which exercises help target each of them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e focuses on your dog s core muscles. Mayer takes us step by step through the following exercises, providing both a beginner and more advanced version for some. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding on all four paws \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding with stretched neck \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDown to stand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBetween your legs (with circular movement) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding on your feet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalancing on two legs (sideways) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalancing on two legs (diagonally) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackwards Slalom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoving sideways \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlalom (with variations) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSit ups \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking down \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead down \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking through the feet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalancing a bowl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead to the side \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moves on to the forelimb muscles, including back muscles. The exercises featured include; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiving paws \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifting and holding a paw \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePushing paws against you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDown- sit and sit- down \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight sit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a bow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter three\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e then looks at the following hind limb muscles exercise, also including the back muscles; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSit-stand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifting a hind leg \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSitting pretty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding upright with help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding upright without help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking backwards in a straight line \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDown- Take a bow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter four\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e concentrates on exercises that target all the muscles groups and includes; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrawling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalancing a bowl on the back \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoing upstairs backwards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalking consciously \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanging the pace \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking straight ahead while walking forward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStepping underneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echapter five\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Mayer shows us how to intensify the exercises by teaching your dog to hold something whilst doing them, or by using weighted bandages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great guide that features fun, easy to follow exercises that both you and your dog will enjoy. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Carmen Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16090275283062,"sku":"","price":66.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/8040\/4342\/products\/gymna1.jpg?v=1536114095","url":"https:\/\/animalrehab.com.au\/products\/gymnastricks-targeted-muscle-training-for-dogs","provider":"Animal Rehabilitation Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}