Create an area with a non-slip surface and a calm environment to perform this exercise, and treats handy.

You can use your body to block the peanut ball from moving i.e. legs either side. Lure your dog onto the peanut, they may require some time to get used to the idea but be patient and reward when your dog puts a paw on the peanut.

The idea of this exercise is passive muscle strengthening through isometric contractions to keep your dogs body balancing, which strengthens and improves muscle tone, increases body awareness and limb coordination.