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Balancing: training body awareness

Stepping onto a tree trunk, walking over something wobbly: balance exercises with everyday objects make dogs more confident, focused and composed.

Walking over a low tree trunk, placing the front paws on a large stone, standing on a stable crate: small balance exercises like these train your dog's body awareness. It learns to use its paws deliberately, to concentrate and to face new things bravely. Even self-assured dogs benefit from it.

Use everyday objects

You don't need any expensive equipment. Out and about, low walls, tree trunks, large stones or a kerb edge work well. The only important thing is that the surface is safe and not too slippery and that your dog can't hurt itself. Always start low and stable.

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This article is no substitute for veterinary advice. Source: DOGSY editorial team.