XDOG™ Vest Resistance Training

When training your dog to new training equipment you should always take it one step at a time. The walk before you run concept. It’s no different with the XDOG™ vest and parachute for resistance training so be sure your dog is comfortable with the gear before sending him away to run long distances. XDOG™ vest resistance training is easy when you understand how! Watch the video below for the step-by-step instructions.

Why resistance training?

When done correctly it’s great for burning excess energy
Promotes a deeper relationship with your dog
Effective for building muscle, endurance, stamina and a healthy mindset
It promotes weight loss and overall health and wellness

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Steps to take in XDOG™ vest resistance training

First, you’re going to walk with your dog, but you’ll do it on lead. The reason is if he may not scared of the parachute, but he starts moving and the shoots following him, that may cause some fear. So just take this extra little step. It might take you one time, it might take you a couple of days, a week, just go with your dog’s confidence level. First, walk and let the shoot drag behind your dog. When he’s comfortable with walking and having the parachute drag behind you can then run with the dog on the lead.

If your dog is a little nervous, it’s okay. It’s important that they overcome this. Make this one of the ways your dog eats. This training should mean, fun, food freedom, and interaction.

So when your dog is used to the gear; used to the vest, used to the parachute, you’re going to put him into motion.

You don’t want your dog taking off on you. I’ve seen it. So we want to prevent that from ever happening. So I’ll throw a ball out (short distance). He runs and he gets it and the parachute is actively chasing him. This desensitizes him to the parachute.

An important step in XDOG™ resistance training is to put your dog into motion by throwing food out. This works great for food-motivated dogs. The same concept as above, the dog gets used to the parachute catching the wind behind him.

Use the wind to your advantage for XDOG™ vest resistance training. Your goal is to try and get it so that the parachute will pop open, but then he’s immediately getting his treat.

And this is going to give you experience in handling what this actually does when you’re going against the wind or with the wind. So throw it in all directions.

So the first session is little tiny throws. When the is dog good with that, you’ll set it up for the longer distance. If you have a dog that’s stable and knows the parachute well, you can start some distance work by getting a dog to come to you for food, toys, tug, and bite work.

The goal is to have your dog comfortably chase a ball or run to you for fun and interaction while wearing the XDOG™ vest and parachute in resistance training. This will tire your dog out with only a few short runs. It builds endurance and improves your dog’s overall well-being.

So I really hope you enjoyed this video and get good value from it. And it helps you get off training with the XDOG™ dog vest safely.

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XDOG™ Vest: How to Teach Your Dog to Swim

If you’ve ever wanted to teach your dog to swim from the shore then this video is for you! Find out just how easy it can be to teach your dog how to swim. This video: XDOG vest: how to teach your dog to swim will show you how to make the experience of swimming for the first time very enjoyable for both you and your dog.

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I’m trying the XDOG™ vest for the very first time in the water with a young german shepherd I had in for training. Eventually, I’ll stop using the XDOG™ vest and have her swimming on her own because I like to have them versatile in all aspects, but I’m interested to see what happens with this.

I want to create success. So I let the dog go out into the water on her own. I usually let them climatize to it but sometimes I just bring them out if the conditions are right.

And I use a long line because I want them to be able to go back to the shore, stop them there and let them think about it.

I want her to go in a specific direction. So I circle around and I create that success. And then she learns no matter what, she’ll come out.

After several sessions, the dog is swimming from shore. It really helps to be in the water with your dog during the beginning phases of teaching your dog to swim.

Additional Tips:
XDOG Vest: How to Teach Your Dog to Swim

Choose a day that is warm, not too windy and ideally the water is at a comfortable temperature for you and your dog. The nicer the weather, the more your dog will enjoy the experience.
Make sure to use leash guidance. It clearly communicates where you want your dog to go and it also prevents the dog from leaving the water and the situation.
Make sure your dog understands how to respond to leash pressure. Have some foundational leash training in place before attempting to teach your dog to swim.
Don’t rush the process. This can take some time but it will be worth it in the end. Swimming is such great exercise for dogs and it’s a great way for them to cool down during the summer months.
The XDOG™ is a very versatile vest. It’s not only for swimming, but you can use it for a lot of fitness and overall wellness with a dog. You can add weights and even attach a parachute to it!

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