Yoga Exercises To Do With The Dog

Some time ago we told you about Pancino, a nice chihuahua famous for doing yoga with his master. This fact has attracted the attention of many readers. In reality, this is nothing new, as the phenomenon of the “doga”, yoga with dogs, has existed for several years now .

They are exercises similar to those we humans do when we practice yoga, including breathing techniques and various positions. Still, they are slightly simpler to allow the dog to keep pace.

Yoga also has tremendous benefits for puppies. It helps them relax and exercise, making them more obedient and mentally agile pets, regardless of how much they improve in flexibility.

On the other hand, the stave also represents a unique opportunity for those who do not want to leave their dogs alone for any reason in the world, and who will thus have the opportunity to spend even more time in their company.

How to do yoga with your dog

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We cannot wait for a dog to start practicing yoga the way we do. They need another kind of learning and language. For a dog that needs to practice yoga, it is also essential to be relaxed.

By taking him for a walk before starting a session, we will give him the opportunity to run and let off steam, and thus arrive more relaxed for the yoga session.

When you begin, the first sessions should not be too intense, but centered on making the animal understand what we expect from him. One or two positions will be more than enough to start.

This soft start will increase the dog’s confidence in us and in the situation in general. Making the animal feel at ease will encourage it to accompany us to subsequent yoga sessions as well.

Not all positions are suitable for all dogs. It is good to understand that practicing yoga with a small dog or with a large dog is very different. For example, a Chihuahua like Pancino can safely stand on our back, which is clearly impossible with a large dog.

Yoga breathing techniques for dogs

If you want to do stave with your dog, you will also need to share the mat with him, as having you next to you will make him feel safe and comfortable.

We will have to sit on the mat keeping the dog close to us, relaxing him and letting him feel our breathing, while we feel his. Later we will place our hands firmly on his chest, so as to keep him calm. Don’t expect him to stay in this position for long, a couple of minutes will be more than enough to get started.

Positions for dogs with massage

To get your dog used to yoga, it takes a lot of patience, perseverance and affection. It is very likely that the first time will fail in some positions, and we will have to be good at persisting.

It is possible that if you try to surround the animal with your legs, it will try to escape. Do it in a gentle and gradual way, so as not to alter it and not make it nervous when it comes into contact with your legs.

The best thing is to start gently surrounding him with your legs while you massage his head or ears, the two areas where he likes to be stimulated most.

When the dog begins to feel comfortable in this position, we can continue stretching on him, always in a delicate way and without placing all our weight on the animal. We can do this by stretching his front legs, thus helping him to relax and stretch his muscles well.

As you can see, it’s not difficult, just follow our advice.

• Don’t fill it with exercises in the first session. One or two positions will be more than enough.
• The plank must be a pleasant experience for your dog, a moment of relaxation.
• Remember, your dog will not be able to do all the positions you do.
• Make your dog feel comfortable. Do things gently, with patience, affection and perseverance.