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by hellsbeast02 on 01 August 2005 - 02:08
Not long ago I read an ad for someone asking for a treadmill. They said they used the treadmill for conditoning their showdogs. My question is, how is the treadmill used for conditioning, and how on earth do you get a dog to run on one of those machines. How do you get them used to staying on it. I have heard of medical facilities that use them for therapy on injured animals, but not just for conditioning. I know that sometimes just plain running is not possible, during bad weather, etc. so in that respect excerising on the treadmill seems logical. I have often heard on this site that the only dumb question is the one not asked, so I will go ahead and ask it.
Thanks in advance,
Debbie
by Charlie Ivory on 01 August 2005 - 02:08
Hey Deb,
They do not have much choice in the matter.Put them on it,turn it on, slow at first and slowly build up speed.The kind built for dogs are made according to the size dog,their gait and also have side panels to keep him in line and from attempting to jump off the side of the machine. Somebody posted some nice ones a while back for under $2000
by Michael10 on 01 August 2005 - 02:08
Charlie answered your question perfectly. there are treadmills special made for dogs. they are of great benefit if you live in an area where weather is an issue or you have multiple dogs to exercise
by GSDNewbie on 01 August 2005 - 03:08
I gave the original treadmill link cant find same one I sent before have looked for the posts that were just here and they are gone! I can think of other things needing deleting better than that one anyhow I found another link maybe sunshine has the original it was a good one I am sorry try this one out.
http://www.bestreadmill.com/treadmillfordogs/
by sunshine on 01 August 2005 - 03:08
This was the website. They are not an automated treadmills though and I am not sure but as I understand it, an automated one is prefered. I don't have the answer why. I just assume that the dog on a manual treadmill will reach more into the shoulder than offer free movement.
http://www.pitbulllovers.com/training-articles/training-your-pit-bull-for-treadmill-work.html
Maybe someone else can advise. . . the pros and cons.
Sunny
by GSDNewbie on 01 August 2005 - 04:08
thanks sunny! I know someone that used an older electric one made panels on three sides and dont know what else to convert it it has to be old one she said for safety to dog i dont know why or what all she did she has sled dogs and uses it in the summer to keep her 19 dogs conditioned.
by hellsbeast02 on 01 August 2005 - 05:08
Okay, thanks I'll check out the link. Appreciate it.
Debbie
by decoyD on 01 August 2005 - 16:08
First off, Remember you want a mill that is very easy to spin.
The Carpet Mill will give your dog a harder and more Anaerobic work out than the slats.
You can get a carpet mill for under $500 including shipping.
Chandler makes a fantastic mill and will customize it around your dog.
http://www.grandcarpetmill.com/product.htm
http://www.chandlermills.com/
http://home.att.net/~deadgame/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html
http://www.angelfire.com/az3/winmill/
http://www.grandchampionajax.com/Treadmills.html
http://www.colbypitbull.com/index.htm
by schaeferhunde on 01 August 2005 - 19:08
Hi Debbie, The treadmills are great! I am going to look at the sites that others posted, but in my experience as well as friends in Europe, the dogs love it! I had two dogs running free fighting each other to get on! An important note about conditioning show dogs is that your treadmill is of sufficient length. They need to reach out! A normal human treadmill is not long enough. Start with short time frames and work up. I helped a friend in Mexico buy 2 Jod-A-Dog treadmills & he loves them. Good question
by driyer on 01 August 2005 - 20:08
I use the same treadmill that I use for myself. I place my dog in a simple nylon harness that I purchased from Petsmart and anchor the other end of a strong leather leash to the control panel of the treadmill. You know, the place where I get to change the speed, inclination etc. I adjust the length of the leash by wrapping it around the control panel. Then start it slow. Initially I stood beside my dog on the runners to reassure and steady him. Now I don't. But I still remain beside the treadmill during the entire workout. I keep the speed at a trot level and increase or decrease inclination to vary the level of difficulty. I do not have front or side panels, but my dog doesn't need them now.
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