WARM UP & COOL DOWN – GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Warming up and cooling down are essential elements of exercise.

Effective warm-up ensures your pet is able to carry out the task at hand with a reduced risk of injury, better technique and is likely to perform much better with greater stretch & movement absorpiton.

Active & dynamic exercises to target all joints for warm up.
Going backwards and running towards the reward (toy or food)
Side stepping
Spins clockwise and counter clockwise
Sit to stand – several quick repetitions in a row
Down to sit – several quick repetitions in a row
Jump-Ups from sit