Visual – feedback on what the eyes see
Vestibular- feedback on what the ears sense and how these signals relate to the feeling of equilibrium
Somatosensory – what we like to call the “touch” sensory input, this is feedback on pressure, vibration, and position and movement relative to other body parts, from the skin, joints, tendons, and muscles.
These three inputs work together for optimal balance and reactive skills. As you might imagine, older dogs with impaired hearing or vision are likely to have compromised balance skills.
