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Help your dog lose weight with a TrimDog Exercise Belt / Weight Vest

Larry Dallas lost 10% of his body weight

Before using Trimdog

When searching for a plan to help your dog lose weight it is important to understand what your options are and how they affect your dog.  Decreasing your dog's food consumption using a high-protein weight management food is a great start to promote weight loss, but it is not the most effective method by itself.  In addition to a solid weight loss diet, your dog needs to exercise to burn more calories, build muscle to elevate their metabolism, and strengthen their heart, lungs, and joints for long-term health benefits.  Walking your dog with a TrimDog Exercise Belt 3 times per week for 30 minutes a session is an ideal choice for an exercise program to achieve weight loss and maintain it.  The TrimDog Exercise Belt safely increases the intensity of a slow/moderate pace walk by 10-15% allowing your dog to burn more calories without overexerting themselves.  A common misconception among most people unfamiliar with weighted walking is that it places undo stress on your dog's joints.   Running results in greater impact on your dog's joints as opposed to walking at a slow/moderate pace while wearing a TrimDog Exercise Belt.  The other common misconception is that if your veterinarian recommends to you that your dog needs to lose weight to minimize the stress on their joints that may cause or inflame arthritis symptoms, then why would you want your dog to walk while wearing additional weight?  There are two ways to explain this clearly to realize the benefits of weighted walking.  1. If your dog walks around each week 24-7 (168 hours per week) with an extra 4% of body weight this will cause joint problems not to mention long-term health problems.  A TrimDog Exercise Belt equals between 1-2% of your dog's body weight depending on the size of your dog and is only worn for three,  30 minute walks a week (1.5 hours per week).  On average, dogs that walk while wearing the TrimDog Exercise Belt lose 4% of their body weight in 6 weeks.  Many veterinarians believe that a weight loss of 4% of a dog's body weight can provide the same pain relief as NSAID pain medication.  Would walking for 1.5 hours a week with an extra 1-2% of body weight be worth having your dog experience pain-relief all day long once weight loss is achieved.  Of course it is.  Another good analogy to justify weighted walking is to compare it to using radiation to treat cancer patients.  If you deliver a small amount of precise radiation to a tumor you can kill the majority, if not all the localized cancer cells; however, constant exposure or exposure to high levels of radiation can cause cancer.  The same instrument to treat cancer can also cause cancer if misused.  The secret to weighted walking is using the smallest amount of weight possible (1-2% of your body weight) as part of a planned weight loss exercise/diet regimen to maximize the benefits and prevent side effects.  Why continue using the same ineffective weight loss methods just because that is what everyone else does.  Order the TrimDog Exercise Belt today and help your dog get fit and healthy for life.

TrimDog Provides Targeted Pain-relief for your Dog's Arthritis

Heat Therapy with the TrimDog Exercise Belt

The TrimDog Exercise Belt can be used for home heat therapy for dog’s suffering from arthritis to provide targeted pain-relief.   Veterinarians all over the country are talking about the therapeutic benefits of heat for dog's suffering from arthritis in their hips and shoulders.  The weights are filled with corn, which is an excellent conductor of heat. Place the TrimDog Exercise Belt in the microwave and heat for 25 seconds for an x-small or small belt, 35 seconds for a medium belt, and 45 seconds for a large or x-large. After heating, hold the outside portion of the belt firmly to the back of your hand for 1 minute to test the temperature of the belt. The belt can now be fastened directly onto the shoulders, hips, and hind leg muscles to provide targeted pain-relief.

"Super product!   So easy to apply heat on our best friends' achy joints"

                          Dianne Logan,  Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner





For Hips & Hind Legs:

Turn the belt inside-out so the so the loops to hold the weights onto the belt are visible.
Place the weights over the area you wish to heat and Velcro the belt underneath the dog or above the dog as pictured below to achieve desired position. You may have to use the additional adjustment located on the opposite side of the Velcro to make it smaller to accommodate the smaller waist size of the dog. Then affix the long, skinny (normally chest straps) around the rear of the animal just underneath the tail. Leave the belt on for 5-15 minutes at a time.

For shoulders and upper front limbs

Turn the belt inside-out so the loops that hold the weights onto the belt are visible. Place the weights over the area you wish to provide heat and Velcro the belt underneath the dog. You may have to use the additional adjustment now located on top of the belt to make it smaller to accommodate the size of the dog. Then affix the long, skinny (chest straps) around the chest of the dog. If this does not cover the area you wish to provide heat. Rotate the belt to place it over the chest and then Velcro the main strap just behind the front legs. Then, affix the long, skinny straps over the back of the dog for a snug fit. Leave the belt on for 5-15 minutes at a time.


All dogs deserve to walk without pain.  Isn't it time for your 


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Product Review from the staff at Aiken Pet Fitness and Rehabilitation in S.C.

"We love this product! It's simple, effective and easy to use. Not only do we recommend the TrimDog Exercise Belt for weight loss, we have rehab patients use it to build strength in the rear legs."

TrimDog Exercise Belt Just Got Better!

The TrimDog Exercise Belt now has a greater range of adjustability for sizing to allow dogs to wear TrimDog on their hips for heat therapy or around their much larger chest for walking for weight loss without worry of getting the right size. A Small size belt can now accommodate X-small dogs. This new feature will ensure you get the right fit each time with full confidence you will get the right size for your dog no matter what their build.   Just fold the bottom part of the belt underneath itself and secure the Velcro strap as seen in the photos below.  Make sure the excess belt folds down so that it rests flatly upon the normal belt before wrapping around the dog to ensure a comfortable fit.  When using the belt for heat therapy be sure to fasten the belt as pictured below to allow for proper positioning of the weights on the hips.  By shortening the distance between the weights this will allow the weights to rest directly on the much narrower hips.

Belt folded underneath for smaller size

Excess belt resting flatly for snug fit

Belt left opened for large dogs

The TrimDog Weight Loss System combines the calorie-burning benefits of walking with the patent-pending TrimDog Exercise Belt and our veterinarian approved diet recommendations that teach you the proper amount of dog food to feed your dog to Help Your Dog Get Fit and Healthy!

                        5 Reasons to Consider Adding TrimDog to your Weight Loss Program

1.  Dogs can slightly increase the intensity of their walks using TrimDog, resulting in more calories burned without a need to change the duration or frequency of their walking regimen. Walking with a weighted vest can increase the metabolic costs, relative exercise intensity, and loading of the skeletal system during walking (Puthoff, ACSM, 2006).

Benefit to You:   TrimDog will help your dog lose more, without walking more or longer: 30 minutes, 3 times
                          per week is sufficient

2. Dogs can burn more calories per walk while maintaining their normal slow/moderate walking pace preferred by the pet parent. Dogs that walked wearing the TrimDog Exercise Belt lost 4% of their bodyweight while dogs that walked without TrimDog lost only 1% (Rohrer, JARVM, 2011).

Benefit to You:  TrimDog will help your dog lose more weight without having to walk faster each walk

3. The average HR of a dog walking while wearing the TrimDog Exercise Belt increases 10-15% more than walking without TrimDog providing additional aerobic benefits. (Rohrer, HR Clinical Trial, 2011) Throughout a large portion of aerobic exercise, a linear relationship exists between heart rate intensity of the exercise and the oxygen consumption (and therefore caloric expenditure). Increased HR during exercise = Increased oxygen consumption = Increased calories burned.

Benefit to You:  TrimDog will help your dog strengthen their heart and lungs while losing weight as oppose to
                         just dieting alone for weight loss

4. The TrimDog Exercise Belt is safe for any dog who is considered healthy enough to walk regularly. Exercising with lead-weighted jackets resulted in increased bone mass and reduces bone loss during aging. (Pg 151) Low Impact weight-bearing exercise with lead-weighted jackets does not cause alterations of articular cartilage that might lead to joint degeneration. (Pg 121) “Canine Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy”, Millis, Levine, Taylor

Benefit to You:  Walking with TrimDog can reduce bone loss caused by aging without harming your dog's
                         joints

5. Dozens of testimonials from satisfied pet parents and veterinarians who have successfully used TrimDog to help their dog or patients lose weight. “We love this product! It's simple, effective and easy to use. Not only do we recommend them for weight loss, we have rehab patients use it to build strength in the rear legs.” Dr. Sybil Davis, DVM, CCRP (Class of 2007).    More Testimonials

Benefit to You:   TrimDog's many success stories and veterinarian endorsements gives you peace of mind
                          that TrimDog is a safe, proven method to help your dog lose weight

The TrimDog Weight Loss System includes: 

 - TrimDog Exercise Belt

 - Weight Loss Guide (CD-ROM)

 - Online support with dog weight loss specialist

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Applications of the TrimDog Exercise Belt in Canine Rehabilitation

*All Sample Applications of the TrimDog Exercise Belt should be used under the direction of a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner and your veterinarian*

"Gizmo has been using the TrimDog belt to strengthen his rear legs.  He had back surgery and his walking ability has improved greatly since his last visit."

Dr. Sybil Davis, DVM, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Osteoarthritis Home Care Program

Heat Belt in microwave for recommended time (see insert) and place on arthritic joints for 15 minutes to warm up the joints prior to short leash walks or to provide temporary pain-relief  throughout the day.

Post-op Extracapsular Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair

Belt may be worn in the latter half of Step 2 (Early weight-bearing) using short 15-30 sec walks with the belt worn towards the rear to promote increased hypertrophy in the hind legs.  Early on this exercise can be used as an alternative to inclines if excessive hip and knee extension is painful when walking up inclines.  During Step 3 (Consistent Weight-bearing) and Step 4 (Consistent Weight-bearing at a trot) Belt walking with the belt displaced towards the rear can be used interchangeably with inclines to develop the hind leg muscles and short-timed walks 1-3 minutes can be used at home for additional strengthening during non-clinic days.   The belt can also be heated and worn at home to prepare the muscles for exercise prior to prescribed short-leash walks on non-clinic days.

Post-op for TPLO

Belt can be heated and worn on desired area to warm-up tissues prior to short leash walk during Step 2 (Discharge from hospital to 3 weeks after surgery) and Step 3.  During Step 4 (6-8 weeks after surgery)  Belt walks with belt towards rear for 15 sec intervals can be rotated with walking up inclines or stairs to strengthen rear limb muscles.  During Step 5 (9-12 weeks out) .  Timed walks with belt towards rear can be increased working up to 3-5 minutes multiple times per week at home and belt may be added to Sit-to-Stand Exercises for 5 repetition sets ( 2 sets total) when 20 repetitions of bodyweight can be done with proper form to further increase muscle mass.

Post-op FHO

Step 2:  Early Weight-bearing- After acute inflammation has subsided Belt can be heated and worn on desired area to warm-up tissues prior to short leash walk.  During Step 3: (Consistent Weight-bearing) Belt walking for 15-30 sec with the belt towards the rear can be used in place of inclines to develop the hind leg muscles.  Step 3-Step:  Timed walks with belt towards rear can be done working up to 1-5 minutes at a time for multiple times per week at home and belt may be added to Sit-to-Stand Exercises for 5 repetition sets  (2 sets total) when 20 repetitions of bodyweight can be done with proper form to further increase muscle mass.

Weight Loss

Multiple walks with the Belt can be done per week for weight loss on dogs that are deemed healthy enough for regular walking programs.  Dogs with noticeable OA symptoms should experience enough of a weight loss to allow pain-free exercise prior to using the Belt.

Other Uses:

Timed Walks with Belt placed towards the rear or added to Sit-to-stand exercises to promote muscular strength and to stimulate hind leg development are appropriate in orthopedic cases after the canine has progressed to Consistent Weight-bearing & Weight-bearing at a trot. 

Extras:

Exercising with lead-weighted jackets resulted in increased bone mass and reduces bone loss during aging.  1- Pg 151

Low Impact weight-bearing exercise with lead-weighted jackets does not cause alterations of articular cartilage that might lead to joint degeneration. 1-Pg 121

When a dog wears a weighted backpack during sit-to-stand exercises, greater muscle force is required to rise to a standing position. 1- Pg 261 

    
       ( 1  -“Canine Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy”, Millis, Levine, Taylor)

Dog Arthritis and Muscle Pain Relief using TrimDog

Heat Therapy with the TrimDog Exercise Belt

The TrimDog Exercise Belt can be used for home heat therapy for dog’s suffering from arthritis or to warm muscles prior to walking or before participating in sports such as agility trials. The weights are filled with corn which is an excellent conductor of heat. Place the TrimDog Exercise Belt in the microwave and heat for 25 seconds for an x-small or small belt, 35 seconds for a medium belt, and 45 seconds for a large or x-large. After heating, hold the outside portion of the belt firmly to the back of your hand for 1 minute to test the temperature of the belt. The belt can now be fastened directly onto the shoulders, hips, and hind leg muscles to provide targeted pain-relief.

For Hips & Hind Legs:

Turn the belt inside-out so the so the loops to hold the weights onto the belt are visible.
Place the weights over the area you wish to heat and Velcro the belt underneath the dog or above the dog as pictured below to achieve desired position. You may have to use the additional adjustment located on the opposite side of the Velcro to make it smaller to accommodate the smaller waist size of the dog. Then affix the long, skinny (normally chest straps) around the rear of the animal just underneath the tail. Leave the belt on for 5-15 minutes at a time.

For shoulders and upper front limbs

Turn the belt inside-out so the loops that hold the weights onto the belt are visible. Place the weights over the area you wish to provide heat and Velcro the belt underneath the dog. You may have to use the additional adjustment now located on top of the belt to make it smaller to accommodate the size of the dog. Then affix the long, skinny (chest straps) around the chest of the dog. If this does not cover the area you wish to provide heat. Rotate the belt to place it over the chest and then Velcro the main strap just behind the front legs. Then, affix the long, skinny straps over the back of the dog for a snug fit. Leave the belt on for 5-15 minutes at a time.

Dog Weight Loss, What Should you be Doing?

Lets talk weight loss for dogs. You now have 2 choices. You can take a fish (a bag of weight management food) and your dog will lose a little weight temporarily OR you can learn to fish (The TrimDog Weight Loss System) and your dog will be fit and healthy for life. You must learn how to portion your dog's food and how much exercise is necessary to maintain a healthy weight. Shortcuts will result in a roller coaster journey that will only result in negative health consequences to your dog. Remember, dogs that maintain a healthy weight live up to 2 years longer. Choose the TrimDog Weight Loss System and learn to fish; give your dog a chance to be fit and healthy for life.

Incorporation of the TrimDog Exercise Belt with Hydrotherapy

The TrimDog Exercise Belt is now water-proof and can be used during hydrotherapy: to allow dogs to burn more calories while walking and still decrease the stress on the joints, maintain a more favorable knee angle as opposed to inclining the treadmill while recovering from knee injuries, to stimulate greater recruitment of Type II muscle fibers of the hind legs,and by wearing the belt towards the rear of the dog promoting weight-bearing through the hind legs.

Video filmed at Wilmington Animal Fitness & Rehabilitation

Dogs lose Weight with TrimDog

*TrimDog Success Story* Spotlight

Meet Max. Max's mommy was concerned about his growing waistline. His diet was already far superior than most dog's because of his mommy's background as a Registered Dietitian. They exercised regularly but Max was still not at his ideal weight. Max's mommy decided to add the TrimDog exercise belt to his regular walks while maintaining his current diet. 6 weeks later, Max was reweighed at his veterinarian's office and had lost an incredible 5-6% of his body weight. Max is now on his way to living a longer, healthier life thanks to Max's mommy and her devotion to help Max get fit and healthy.





After 40 lbs






Before 42.5 lbs

"I love the TrimDog exercise belt, not only does it help to burn a few extra calories, it also gives Max the feeling that he is "working" so he feels that he has a purpose on his walks. He gets so excited when he sees the exercise belt come out of the closet. It's like he's saying, "Time to go to work." Max lost just over 5% of his body weight in 6 weeks.
Max's Mommy
Jennifer Smart, Washington D.C.

TrimDog's Rainy Day Workout for Dogs

Rainy days don't have to stop you from exercising your dog. TrimDog's new rainy day workout will burn calories, build muscle, and give your dog the daily exercise needed for good health. Next time mother nature cancels your dog's walk, give TrimDog's rainy day workout a try. Check out our video for exercise descriptions and to learn more about TrimDog.

Dog Arthritis Remedy

Weight loss is a huge remedy for decreasing arthritic pain in dogs. Weight loss relieves pain in dogs by decreasing the everyday stress on the joints. NSAID pain medication is the most common method for decreasing arthritc pain in dogs but is not the preferred method for long term treatment. Weight loss in a dog of approximately 10% of their bodyweight can provide as much pain relief as giving NSAID pain medication. (Average weight loss with the TrimDog Weight Loss System is 3-5% of bodyweight in 6 weeks.) If your pet suffers from chronic athritis consider getting them started on a weight loss program as soon as possible so they can enjoy a fit and healthy life.

TrimDog Exercise Belt for Canine Rehabilitation and Weight Loss

"Gizmo"

TrimDog's role in canine rehabilitation continues to grow as innovative veterinarians like Dr. Sybil Davis, DVM of Aiken Pet Fitness and Rehabilitation, continue to find creative new uses to help dogs get fit and healthy. (Repost from Aiken Pet Fitness and Rehabilitation's Facebook page:) "Gizmo has been using the TrimDog weight belt to strengthen his rear legs. He had back surgery and his walking ability has improved greatly since his last visit. The hydrotherapy retrains him to walk a normal 4 beat gait." Other Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioners like Dianne Logan of Wilmington Animal Fitness and Rehabilitation Center have been using the TrimDog exercise belt to maximize the amount of calories burned during treadmill walking to help overweight dogs lose weight more efficiently. With the help of some of the world's top canine health care practitioners, the TrimDog exercise belt is swiftly becoming the next big thing to help dogs get fit and healthy. We are proud to announce the upcoming release of our new DVD demonstrating the many applications of the TrimDog exercise belt in both physical therapy and weight management programs.

TrimDog is your dog's choice for natural weight loss

Where TrimDog began, "Atlantic Animal Hospital", Wilmington, NC

A TrimDog is a dog that is fit and healthy. Studies have shown that dogs that maintain a healthy weight can add nearly 2 years to their lives (1). If your dog struggles with weight problems, look no further. Supercharge your dog’s weight loss by walking with the TrimDog exercise belt just a few times per week. The TrimDog exercise belt is both clinically tested and veterinarian approved. Dogs that walk with the TrimDog exercise belt lose 4 times more weight than walking alone(2). TrimDog is your dog’s choice for natural weight loss.

(1)JAVMA, Vol 220, No. 9, May1 2002
(2)JARVM, 2011

Overweight Dogs can now Lose Weight 4 times Faster

Atlantic Animal Hospital and Pet Care Resort

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The next generation TrimDog exercise belts are slowing reaching the shelves. The TrimDog exercise belt is a key component in the TrimDog Weight Loss System. The TrimDog exercise belt is clinically tested to help dogs burn 4 times more calories than walking alone. Pick up your TrimDog Weight Loss System today at your local veterinarian or pet boutique and help your dog get fit and healthy.

Learn more about the TrimDog Exercise Belt

The TrimDog Exercise Belt is ergonomically designed for both comfort and performance and is 100% dog-friendly. The belt has been tested for weight loss on dogs ranging from 2-10 years of age deemed healthy enough by their veterinarian to walk regularly. The belt is made of materials that are water-proof and durable. The weights are filled with corn for added safety in case of exposure.

The TrimDog Exercise Belt acts as a 360 degree compression bandage around the ribcage. This prevents the weight from resting on the vertebrae of the back preventing spinal compression that is caused from regular doggie backpacks.

The TrimDog Exercise Belt has a chest strap located around the front of the dog to further prevent any movement of the belt during exercise. It is especially important with short-haired breeds and agility dogs training with the belt.

The weights of the belt are angled away from the dog's legs to make sure they do not impede the dog's gait.

The TrimDog Exercise belt is the only safe method for canines to provide low-impact resistance training to be used for weight loss or rehabilitation. The weight of the belt represents no more than 2.5% of their body weight relevant to their body size. This is the minimal amount of weight needed to increase a dog's heart rate to burn more calories during low/moderate paced walking. Dogs that walk wearing the the TrimDog Exercise Belt burn lose 4 times more weight than dogs that walk without it. If your dog is overweight, now is the time to jump start their weight loss with the revolutionary TrimDog Exercise Belt. Buy Now

Dog Arthritis and Common Solutions

Lets talk about one of the largest epidemics effecting the vast majority of dogs. Arthritis in dogs can be caused by obesity, traumatic injuries, age, breed, and hereditary to name just a few. What can be done to prevent this debilitating disease from preventing your best friend from living a healthy life? In many cases, to control the pain on a short-term basis different brands of anti-inflammatory drugs can be prescribed by your veterinarian. For long term management of arthritis your dog should embark on a weight loss program to minimize the stress on their joints.

The weight loss program should not only consist of dietary changes but must include exercise for optimal results. To relate the benefits of walking to help relieve the aches and pains of arthritis, think of a common comparison when traveling in your car. On long road trips most people experience stiffness and aches and pains in their hips and knees. After getting out of the car you notice in just a few minutes of walking a decrease in pain. This decrease in pain is caused by the increase of blood flow to the joints providing an increase in lubrication and thus mobility. The benefits of walking are far greater than most people believe. Dogs suffering from arthritis should start a walking regimen to reap all the benefits of exercise.

What about dog's who have arthritis not from obesity but from previous traumatic injuries. If a person injuries their knee, shoulder, elbow, etc.; low impact resistance training is recommend to strengthen the muscles, tendons, and ligaments to stabilize the joint and increase mobility. These same principle have been used with dogs to help achieve a higher level of fitness post injury.

If your serious about your dog's health consider safely supercharging your dog's walk with the TrimDog exercise belt. An ergonomically designed exercise belt that your dog wears while walking to burn more calories and strengthen their muscles. Walking with the TrimDog exercise belt combines calorie burning, low-intensity cardio with low-impact, joint-friendly resistance training to safely strengthen the muscles around the joint to increase stability and mobility. The TrimDog exercise belt has been recommended by both orthopedic veterinarian surgeons and canine physical therapists has a safe and effective means of exercise to help your dog get fit and healthy.

Is TrimDog right for your dog? If your dog has been cleared by your veterinarian to walk regularly then their is no reason you cannot use the TrimDog exercise belt to help your dog lose weight faster.

To review, if you are looking for solutions for your dog to control their arthritis, consider a weight loss program that includes weighted walking and dietary changes in addition to using any anti-inflammatory medicines prescribed by your veterinarian.

Next time your ailing dog looks at you asking for help to ease their pain; remember this article.
It is now up to you to make the right decision.

TrimDog Weight Loss System

Overweight Dogs can now Lose Weight and Keep it Off

Overweight dogs have been in need of a healthy, new approach to dog weight loss for many years. The current focus to achieving weight loss has been a starvation approach using weight management food or diet food used to reduce the amount of calories while using fillers to create the sense of fullness for your dog after meals. Although weight management food is a temporary means to reduce your dog's weight; it is not designed to be a long term weight management solution. As a pet parent you will eventually need to learn how to use portion control and exercise to keep your dog fit and healthy. The TrimDog Weight Loss System includes: the revolutionary TrimDog exercise belt to help your dog maximize every calorie-burning opportunity, an online nutrition consultation to learn how to create a diet to help your dog lose weight and keep it off safely using any brand of dog food you and your veterinarian choose, and also an easy to use weight loss guide to teach you how to personalize your dog's weight loss program to allow them to live a long and healthy life. TrimDog is the only all-inclusive weight loss system designed to help your dog walk less, lose more, and keep it off ,without emptying your wallet. Order Now and your dog will be a TrimDog for the rest of their life:)