Position 1:

Stretching the shoulder flexors. Gentle move the stretched front leg forward and upward to the

position is optimal as 90 degrees to the surface. Stay next to your dog, grasp the elbow from the inside and gentle lead the leg forward and upward. At the point of resistance, stop and hold the position for 15 seconds,

and repeat 2-4 times on each front leg. 

Of course the dog should not show any type of sign

that he/she is in pain or discomfort.  To reach the

optimal position it requires stretching 1-2 times a

day for about 1-3 months. This movement is very important; training the triceps muscles, where some sports-injuries occur. It also improve the integrity of shoulder structure (benefits wrist and elbows) and increase the dogs breathing capacity.

Position 2:

Stretching the chest area.  This is an abduction stretch, meaning a stretch away from center. Grasp around the elbow, the leg should be slightly bent. Hold the position for about 15 seconds, and repeat 2-4 times. The optimal position is approximately 90 degrees

Position 4:

Stretching the back-legs to increase flexibility in hips, thighs and spine.

Stabilize the hip with one of your hands

and grab the back-leg with the other and straighten the leg forward guiding the stifle to straighten. Continue to stretch until you feel a slight resistance.

Hold for 15 seconds, and repeat 2-4 times. 

It can take up to 6 months or even 1 year to accomplish the optimal position which is the

back-leg parallel with the elbow-joint

Position 5:

Stretching the muscles on the inside of the thigh.  The optimal position is approximately 90 degrees out from the dog's side. Should you notice any pain in this position it can indicate problems with the hips (you go to the veterinarian to check it out). Grab the knee-joint and gentle move the leg out from the body – like when you see a male dog pee. Stretch until you feel a resistance and hold for 15 second, repeat 2-4 times.

Position 6:

Stretching the hip flexors which are

muscles that enable your dog to move his

legs and hips while walking. This also shows

the movement most dogs do when they

perform their morning gymnastics. Grab

the back-leg just above the knee, and allow

the dog to stretch out the leg till the

optimum position in principle is right out

in the horizontal plane from the dog.

When you can feel some resistance

then stop and hold the position for

15 seconds, and repeat 2-4 times. 

It will improve the condition in the lower

back, hip and leg-muscles. It can also

reduce arthritis related pain