Health & Safety
Veterinarians Recommend:
- Using the vest for 15 to 30 minutes twice a day when working out.
- Not exceeding more than 1/3 of your dog’s weight when applying weights.
- When using the vest for a calming device, use it for up to four hours at a time. Check for irritation points every 3-4 hours.
Not Recommended:
- Using the vest as a flotation device.
- Using the vest in extreme heat.
- Operating the vest without fastening buckles.
- Leaving the vest on your dog more than 4 hours in any given day supervised or unsupervised.
- Allowing your dog to exercise in the vest unsupervised.
Intimation
LaGuard wants to ensure that all dog owners are able to use the vest to fulfill their needs as well as your dog’s training or exercise goals.
If you are interested in getting your dog involved in training activities, we have provided specific exercises and techniques that can be used with the vest to help fulfill training requirements quickly and effectively. We have also listed the breed of dogs that are best suited for specific activities. Check out below to see how the vest can help your dog
Cautions
An exercise program should begin with a visit to the veterinarian to assess general health and to set up an exercise program that will not cause muscle strain or pain. Be sure to start slowly; increase the frequency and intensity of activities with care. While exercise is vital in any program diving into a vigorous exercise program can tax underused muscles and place undue stress on the heart and lungs.
