putting dogs on a treadmill

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

alright im just woundering how long do people put there dogs on a tredmill and how fast ive only been putting myn on for a mile and the speed you would do on a bike wat do other people do with there dogs on there tredmill how fast and how long thanks if you reply i just want to get my dog in tip top condition for the coming winter

[Guest AngelicAcid]

I wouldnt do too much just yet mate.

Bulid it up, try to get to peak fitness just before you work them.

[Huntmad 1]

alright im just woundering how long do people put there dogs on a tredmill and how fast ive only been putting myn on for a mile and the speed you would do on a bike wat do other people do with there dogs on there tredmill how fast and how long thanks if you reply i just want to get my dog in tip top condition for the coming winter

in my opinion u should give the dog a rest if u run it last season just general walks or ul burn it out by the next season thats only my opinion

 

atb

[riohog 5,939]

alright im just woundering how long do people put there dogs on a tredmill and how fast ive only been putting myn on for a mile and the speed you would do on a bike wat do other people do with there dogs on there tredmill how fast and how long thanks if you reply i just want to get my dog in tip top condition for the coming winter

dont see any benafit in it this time of year ,take the dog out early morning /late evening when its cooler a good wlk and a bit of free running will be fine

[wexford Pa 84]

Id have to agree wit most here pal.. I use a threadmill on dogs myself but not this time of year when weathers good n plenty of sunlight u should get out wit ur dog.. I use mine just before or when i start to work them n there always at a good level of fitness before that.. But to answer ur question., a mile on a threadmill is good enough, what i do is start off at walkin pace n build it up every 5 mins til u get to a good trot.. On my treadmill a mile usually takes 25 mins.. I find the treadmill good for stamina but u must have dog to a decent level of fitness before u can start him on it.. Another thing, i wouldnt go puttin a pup on a walker as it wudnt be good for growin joints..

.... Pa

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

thanks for the replys but how longs does it take to get a dog fit by useing 1 just so i know

[minzy 16]

its a lazy mans toole neways i think...note better than walking them yourself...

[wexford Pa 84]

If its a good level of fitness when u start using it, you'l notice its conditioning in a week or 2..

..... Pa

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

thanks mate and how is it a lazy mans tool it is easier but is it true you will get ultimate fittness out of your dog that you wouldnt by walking

[riohog 5,939]

i dont use one but i know someone that does ,and swers by them along with tratitional methods they are a good aid to top fittness

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

thats why ive brought 1 because my mate said its the best thing hes ever brought so i thought ill giv it a go

Edited May 4, 2010 by Top Lamper 2k10

[minzy 16]

would'nt you rather be out in the field with you dogs than watching them on a tredmill? cuz ino i would..

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

you still can mate do both you dont hav to put it on the tredmill every walk

[wexford Pa 84]

thats why ive brought 1 because my mate said its the best thing hes ever brought so i thought ill giv it a go

dont take no notice to people that dont believe in it, i dont know 1 person who use it that dont think its good.. Ive jst been using for over a year n its a good piece of kit n when ur dog is use to it they love it n there the best judges and the conditioning it gives ur dog is great..

.... Pa

[minzy 16]

well i dont see the point init but every person is difrent mate..ive never used one and my dogs are fit and have lots of stamina..