Dog Treadmill - Tips For Choosing And Using A Canine Treadmill

Looking for a dog treadmill?

Looking for a dog treadmill?

Canine treadmills are becoming more popular as they give you some great benefits.

Walking your dog on a treadmill can help drain a lot of his energy - especially on those days where you can't get out for a leash walk. It's also helpful for those high energy breeds like labs or boxers.

A doggie treadmill is a great tool on blizzard or storm days when you can't get out. And for dogs that have weight problems, it can help them trim down and fight off other diseases that come with extra weight (diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc.).

When buying a treadmill for your dog you have 2 options:

Option #1 Buy A Regular Treadmill and Train Your Dog To Walk On It

The advantage to this is that you can use it too. So it can do double duty as both your treadmill and your dogs.

The disadvantage is that you need a belt long enough for your dog (I have a rottweiler and he needed the longest belt length available so he wouldn't fall off the treadmill - 60"). You also have to make sure your dogs nails are trimmed so he doesn't rip up your treadbelt.

Dogs also drool and shed a lot, even while walking - and this can affect your treadmill and even hurt the operation if too much dust and hair get under the treadbelt. So make sure to clean the treadmill thoroughly every time Fido uses it.

Plus you've got to use a leash at first while training them to walk on a regular treadmill as they can often fall off the sides and may even injure themselves. So it takes a bit of work this way.

Option #2 Buy A Specialized Dog Treadmill

Specialized canine treadmills get around many of the problems of a regular treadmill. They are built lower to the ground with side rails so your dog has less chance of hurting himself. They are also built with dogs in mind - so the shedding hair and drooling doesn't matter so much.

They're also built to accomodate the length of your dog - you can choose small, medium or large treadmills for dogs so your dog has enough belt and won't fall off the back of the treadmill while walking.

So those are two options you have to get a treadmill for your dog. As a third options, some people try to build their own dog treadmill but I wouldn't recommend that. This is one machine you don't want to make a mistake with - as it could cause serious injury to your dog.

You can find regular treadmills at many places. However doggie treadmills can be more difficult to find. See the resource box for the latest places to buy specialized canine treadmills.

Disclaimer: This article contains tips on selecting and using a treadmill for your dog. It is in no way intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Before buying or using any treadmill with your dog, please consult a dog training expert.

by: Kathryn ONeil

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