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Teach a Dog to Treadmill
Four
most popular brands:
PetZen, Total Pet Health,
DogTread and Avanti
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Short
video of dog using a treadmill |
A professional dog handler introduced me to a treadmill for dogs. The man traveled the country in an RV with a Pug he showed professionally. To keep the dog in first rate shape, a must for show dogs, he taught her how to use a treadmill designed and sized for small dogs.
It was a hoot to watch her but when you picked her up, you realized quickly that it really worked to build muscle. My friend had a human treadmill and worked right along side her.
Of course this is a luxury item but if you live in an area with a harsh climate or aren't able to exercise your dog to the extent he needs, a treadmill is a good option.
Why one made for dogs and not just your treadmill? The ones made for dogs are smaller, lighter weight (so they are easier to store when not in use) and most importantly, have protective shields on the side so your dog doesn't fall off.
If you use buy one, let your dog get used to it without turning it on. Put a treat on it and let him climb on it to get the treat.
When he's fine with it just sitting there, turn it on and let him hear it. Finally, start a minute or so at a time to have him on it. As your dog seems to settle in, increase the time he's on it and the speed.
Some people like to put a harness and leash on their dog and attach the leash to the treadmill. Whatever you do, do NOT use a collar and attach a leash to that. Obviously that could be a choking hazard for your dog. I prefer to take a couple weeks and train the dog so he can be on a treadmill without a harness or leash.
Regardless
of which model you get, I recommend this DVD for tips on how to train
your dog: PetZen
DogTread Instructional Dog Treadmill Training DVD
| PetZen
DogTread Motorized Exercise Treadmill This is the most popular model and won a pet products award in 2009 when it was introduced. The only downside to this one is that assembly is a major effort, and one person might have trouble doing it alone. If you can get past that (or pay to have it assembled), it's a top rated product but smaller than the other brands.
You can read more reviews of this product |
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Total
Pet Health Treadmill A little larger and heavier than the PetZen above but with more bells and whistles.
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DogTread
PZ1702 Medium Treadmill for Dogs This is a good alternative for larger or more active dogs. This one handle a dog up to 60-pounds but also handles higher speeds than the two previous treadmills and has remote control. The benefits of this style:
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Heavy and expensive, it also comes with an expensive shipping cost but you will feel you got something for your money. Benefits of this one:
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