Weight Vests are good enough for people, but does that mean
they are a good idea for your pup?
Attaching weights to the upper torso of your precious pooch may seem a
little strange, but there are some definite benefits to strapping a Weighted Dog Vest to your four legged friend.
A dog weight vest can have a positive impact on your dog’s
health. Following are a few ways your pooch can benefit from a weight
vest.
- A Calming Effect - Just like people, a dog that keeps active tends be stay healthy. If your pup seems hyper or just has an abundance of energy, a weight vest can help calm them down. A calm dog is usually more responsive, less aggressive and better behaved.
- Exercise – Taking your dog for long walks is beneficial to both you and your pup. If your pup has a few extra pounds they need to lose the additional weight from the vest will help burn excess energy and reduce unhealthy pounds in a shorter time. The extra weight from the vest helps build muscle tone and can reduce the daily amount of exercise which is recommended by most vets.
How A Weighted Dog Vest Is Made
The weighted dog vests I’ve researched are made from cordura
denier backed fabric, with double stitched construction.
- They are sheepskin lined, along the upper back, on the underside, in the shoulder area, the chest and girth strap.
- The vests have individual pockets (zippered) with one-pound weights for the medium and large vests. The small have eight zippered pockets and half-pound weights.
- Through the use of a dog weight vest, you may see your pup’s endurance and agility increase. Do both yourself and your dog a favor and help your pup lead a healthier life, pick up a weighted vest for your pooch today.
