**DONOTDELETE** wrote 01/21/2006 03:57 PM Training for treadmill #95549 - 01/21/2006 03:57 PM
**DONOTDELETE** Webboard User Reg: 12-31-1969 Posts: 1003 Loc: Online	I need to get about 10-15lbs. off two of our dogs. I figure I can use our human treadmill to get them to at least exercise a little more. The problem is that I have absolutely no idea how to train them to run on one. The boxer wouldn`t even touch the belt with his paws at first. He`ll put 2 paws on it now but he doesn`t seem to think it`s safe to put up anymore. The lab has no problem getting on it but when I turn it on he hops back off before I can reward him for staying on. Any ideas? It`s got a pretty long belt because my dad is 6'5'' so I`m sure it`ll fit their strides as long as I keep it at a trot.
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Ingrid Rosenquist wrote 01/21/2006 04:15 PM Re: Training for treadmill [Re: **DONOTDELETE** ] #95550 - 01/21/2006 04:15 PM
Ingrid Rosenquist Webboard User Reg: 03-01-2005 Posts: 1132 Loc: Offline	Depending on their current fitness level, you won't want to start out at a trot with them. I would actually recommend taking them for a hike or ball throwing once a day rather than road work. Also replace some of their food with canned pumpkin - that usually helps to get the weight off. As to how to train a dog to use a treadmill. I would "google" train dog treadmill and see what you come up with. I sometimes use a treadmill with the dogs I show in conformation (when it is nasty and snowy out) but I am not good at putting instructions down on how to do it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Sorry! http://www.psychtkennel.com
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Will Rambeau wrote 01/21/2006 05:05 PM Re: Training for treadmill [Re: **DONOTDELETE** ] #95551 - 01/21/2006 05:05 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	Cathy, It's pretty hard to get a dog using a human treadmill - dogs have a *much* longer stride on average than a running human,and their nails destroy the human variety tread belts in short order, no matter how short you keep their nails. The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 01/21/2006 05:15 PM Re: Training for treadmill [Re: Will Rambeau ] #95552 - 01/21/2006 05:15 PM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	I didn't know they had special treadmills for dogs??
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Will Rambeau wrote 01/21/2006 05:20 PM Re: Training for treadmill [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #95553 - 01/21/2006 05:20 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 01/21/2006 05:22 PM Re: Training for treadmill [Re: Will Rambeau ] #95554 - 01/21/2006 05:22 PM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	Thats pretty cool, expensive, but cool.
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Mike J Schoonbrood wrote 01/21/2006 05:23 PM Re: Training for treadmill [Re: Mike J Schoonbrood ] #95555 - 01/21/2006 05:23 PM
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005 Posts: 2784 Loc: Toronto, ON Offline	Correction... that 2nd link, <$600, that's not bad.
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Dennis Jones wrote 01/21/2006 05:26 PM Re: Training for treadmill [Re: **DONOTDELETE** ] #95556 - 01/21/2006 05:26 PM
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004 Posts: 3389 Loc: Richmond Va Offline	Hi Cathy, I was just wondering why you don't take them biking? I do that with two of my dogs to keep them in shape and burn off energy.
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Lee Robinson wrote 01/21/2006 10:34 PM Re: Training for treadmill [Re: Dennis Jones ] #95557 - 01/21/2006 10:34 PM
Lee Robinson Webboard User Reg: 10-01-2005 Posts: 38 Loc: Mississippi Offline	We use a mill. I have to mention on thing first though...if you have a boxer that needs to loose 10-15#, then you first need to adjust his diet first. What are you feeding him? Also, wait about 1 hour after mill work if you are feeding meat. If feeding a kibble you should wait 2 hours IMO. This allows for 22-23 hours for the intestine to clear before "milling up." Also, when they start...start slow...maybe even a stand still the first time to get them used to it. Find a prey item (tug toy or Ed's ball on a rope...something) and make it fun. Play with the dog on the mill. Don't let him run yet...just let it turn ever so slowly every so often, but not constant. Then...build it up slowly. When he gets started...let him get the toy. Watch the video building drive and use that type of technique on the mill. They will learn to like it best that way.
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Lee Robinson wrote 01/21/2006 10:38 PM Re: Training for treadmill [Re: Lee Robinson ] #95558 - 01/21/2006 10:38 PM
Lee Robinson Webboard User Reg: 10-01-2005 Posts: 38 Loc: Mississippi Offline	sorry...I had more to say. I got a phone call and got distracted. When they get off the mill...take him through a cool down just like a person should. If he needs a drink, offer him one, but keep it light by not letting him gulp too much too quickly. Honestly, I will let a dog wet their mouth really good and get a couple of laps...but that is it. After that I require the dog to go on a short cool down walk and then maybe they can get another couple of laps. After that they need to chill for about 30 minutes before having free access to water. This is important...as dogs that are permitted to feed or drink too quickly after excercise are more likely to bloat. Especially deep chested dogs.
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