Pilates for Pooches...
Pilates for Dogs!

Pilates for Pooches? Pilates for Dogs? Seriously?!

We live in a busy age when dogs, like their owners, often don't get all the exercise they should. But what if the two of you exercised together? First his routine, then yours? The more fun it is, the better you both enjoy it - and once you get your dog hooked on Pilates, he'll keep you going on the days when you might have copped out!

By following the link below you'll find 10 core exercises to teach your canine athlete (or even your canine couch potato!)

Here are a few useful guidelines first:

Make it fun! If you or your dog don't enjoy it, then it's a waste of time.

Find some small, healthy treats to reward your dog whenever s/he gets it right (and after a good effort, even when they don't.)

Decide before you start on a short, clear voice command and a suitable hand signal for each task, to let your dog understand exactly what you're asking.

Don't ever get impatient or lose your temper. If he's not getting it, it's almost certainly because you're not taking it slowly and clearly enough.

The article that follows is one that I found online and wanted to share with you. It shows just how far flung Pilates methods are - now even crossing over to the world of animal sports - particularly in the realm of dog athletes. So dogs and Pilates do mix - remarkably well.

Who would have ever thought -

Pilates for Pooches!

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