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This lesson explains how to check your puppy's condition and see if he's in great shape. The Healthy Hug™ technique is a quick and simple way to find out if your puppy needs less food, more food, or is just right. So come on, there's no time like the present.
Lexi's an enthusiastic puppy, but was so well behaved in this lesson. Because she has really fine hair and a well defined shape, she was the perfect puppy for our Healthy Hug™ test!
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ACTIVITY SHEET
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KNOWLEDGE QUIZ
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TRAINING CHECKLIST
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TRAINING GUIDE
Start with your thumbs on the puppy's backbone and your fingers pointing down.
Feel along both sides of his ribs. If they protrude or are hard to feel, you may need to adjust his feeding habits.
Viewing from above, check for a defined waistline just behind his rib cage.
From a side profile, check that his belly is slightly tucked up behind his rib cage and not overly rounded.
You don't need to do this every day. Once or twice a month is perfect.
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