K9FITbone - FitPaws - Original

WHY FITPAWS FITNESS?

FitPAWS Canine Conditioning Equipment is the #1 brand of fitness and rehab equipment for dogs! The combination of physical and mental exercises is absolutely critical to a well-balanced dog. FitPAWS Products are a great way to exercise your dog mentally and physically at the same time. FitPAWS Products  combine dog-specific equipment that provides fun dog fitness that you can do at home, outside, in a rehab facility, or anywhere that you need it!

IS THE K9fitbone A GOOD BEGINNER BALANCE TOOL?

Yes. The K9FITBONE is a great option for pets who are beginners with balance equipment. This rehab tool is stable enough that your pet won't strain themselves trying to stay on it but will work enough to keep themselves centered on the bone. 

WHICH SIZE OF K9FITBONE SHOULD I GET?

All size pets can use all sizes of the K9FITbones, depending on what exercise you would like them to do.  You can use the K9FITBONES with either two or four paws. If you want your pet to use all four paws, be sure to measure the distance between their front and back paws and compare the measure to the different bone sizes. If your pet is too large for a single K9FITBONE, then use two for full body exercises.  You can also get multiple sizes of the K9FITBONE and challenge your pet to step and stand of the different sizes with different paws at the same time. The possibilities are endless!

WHY DO I NEED TO TRIM MY DOGS NAILS BEFORE USING THE K9FITBONE?

Your dog's nails must be trimmed before using the K9FITBONE in order to reduce the chance of puncturing the equipment. If your dog's nails are too long or are sharp, then the nail may puncture the product when they jump onto or off of the equipment. This poses a risk to both you and your dog as the K9FITBONE may deflate quickly and could scare and/or injure your dog. We recommend that you always trim your dog's nails before using the K9FITBONE and assist your dog when mounting or dismounting the balance equipment.

ARE FITPAWS REHAB TOOLS GOOD FOR PUPPIES?

FitPAWS products are perfect for helping get rid of a puppy's excess energy, while giving them a beneficial physical and mental ‘job’ by engaging them in new games, tricks, and behaviors. Many of the FitPAWS tools are low-impact and you can start training your puppy with them as early as 8 weeks, starting with 3–5 minute training sessions. Improving your puppy’s core strength, confidence, and body awareness puts them on track to living a longer, happier, and healthier life. A more active lifestyle strengthens your puppy to help prevent future injuries and benefits their overall well-being.

WHAT CAN THE K9FITbone BE USED FOR?

The K9FITBONE is great for balance training and muscle building. The stability of the bone can be changed depending on the amount of air you put in it. Less air creates a more unstable surface and a higher Intensity Level. More air creates a more stable surface and a lower Intensity Level. You can flip the bone over for a different texture to keep your pet engaged in their session and to change the type of paw stimulation.  

WHAT DO THE SENSORY NUBS DO AND WILL THEY HURT MY DOG?

The sensory nubs should not hurt your dog, though some dogs may not like the feeling of the nubs since it is a new sensation. They are made of the same flexible material as the rest of the product and will slightly compress when your dog stands on them. The sensory nubs aid in sensory input for your dog, meaning they help your dog feel what is under them more than they would with a smooth surface. They also help with paw grip when using balance products.

HOW LONG WILL THIS PRODUCT LAST?

With proper care, this product should last 1-2 years. However, you should always check the equipment before and after each use to ensure there are no signs of excessive wear. Always replace the equipment if there are any signs of wear, if the product won't inflate, or if the product deflates during use.