dogs on tredmills

[Ossie n Arch 1,682]

Iv'e been thinking about getting a Treadmill. More to do with the fact that MY knees are knackerd rather than i'm lazy , i get out with the dogs twice a day, an hour/hour and half off the lead and a pi*s walk last thing. But some days i'm the one who is struggling. I'm in agony when i get back in from lamping aswell because i'm stumbling about and tripping up on the uneven ground.

 

Might just help me and the dogs out.

[reddawn 2,173]

I wouldnt use a mill for any dog under 12 months old, but it would deffo have short stints on it to teach it how to use one...six months, a few leash walks and messing about is more than enough, sometimes to much if the pups boistrus!..lol...no ONE method will get the MOST out of a dog, imo, a mix of leash walking, free running, mills, swimming (which is TOTALY underated!) flirt and spring poles, and more...more than that, these things help to build that 'bond' that so many dogs thrive on, and you will learns LOTS about your dogs, and how they act under different situations, thus making you a better dog man/woman....next you'll be hearing that rub downs are a waste of time, and you can get a dog in peak fitness feeding it kibble!..lol.

 

 

[bunnybasher69 56]

I wouldnt use a mill for any dog under 12 months old, but it would deffo have short stints on it to teach it how to use one...six months, a few leash walks and messing about is more than enough, sometimes to much if the pups boistrus!..lol...no ONE method will get the MOST out of a dog, imo, a mix of leash walking, free running, mills, swimming (which is TOTALY underated!) flirt and spring poles, and more...more than that, these things help to build that 'bond' that so many dogs thrive on, and you will learns LOTS about your dogs, and how they act under different situations, thus making you a better dog man/woman....next you'll be hearing that rub downs are a waste of time, and you can get a dog in peak fitness feeding it kibble!..lol.

 

 

 

Reddawn can you put some pics up of your dogs so people can see how treadmill helps bring out the best in dogs? I'm all for using a treadmill along with working your dogs. For the op your dogs too young to use a treadmill imo but it will be a handy tool for the future.

[reddawn 2,173]

ill stick a couple up, but i aint got any good recent yins ill get the camera out tomorrow

[reddawn 2,173]

[reddawn 2,173]

[beddiwhuppet 10]

i have contemplated a tread mill as a back up extra for ticking over when your busy(waste of cash?), or in my case trainin the missus how to use it as i work away and have two young kids, she works and would be good for her as she could stick the dog out in garden for toilet then on treadmill for 15mins while she gets kids ready for school/nursery and herself for work instead of rushing around to get out for work,just an idea doll ,or even bringing them back from injurie,i think they would be handy they must have there place? ,i believe a dog flat out is the best way for them to get fit, to adapt there body to be robust enough for working conditions,everyone has there own ways and methods i guess. as long as the dogs happy getting out in the wild to run and do what he/she loves who cares "a lurchers a lurcher for ah that" as long as people are still owning and making an effort with running dogs who cares ,trial and error,such as life! Happy new year! may your dogs do you proud

[mintstick999 485]

 

Nice looking dog and well muscled reddawn, do you just work yours or do you do a bit of racing as well mate.

[reddawn 2,173]

 

Nice looking dog and well muscled reddawn, do you just work yours or do you do a bit of racing as well mate.

 

 

my dogs wouldnt chase a bag mate, besides i do some bunny work all summer aswell, so they get to tick over

[Moll. 1,769]

i have contemplated a tread mill as a back up extra for ticking over when your busy(waste of cash?), or in my case trainin the missus how to use it as i work away and have two young kids, she works and would be good for her as she could stick the dog out in garden for toilet then on treadmill for 15mins while she gets kids ready for school/nursery and herself for work instead of rushing around to get out for work,just an idea doll ,or even bringing them back from injurie,i think they would be handy they must have there place? ,i believe a dog flat out is the best way for them to get fit, to adapt there body to be robust enough for working conditions,everyone has there own ways and methods i guess. as long as the dogs happy getting out in the wild to run and do what he/she loves who cares "a lurchers a lurcher for ah that" as long as people are still owning and making an effort with running dogs who cares ,trial and error,such as life! Happy new year! may your dogs do you proud

One problem with that (It's how i thought it would work too) They are big machines, too big for the house, and you cannot just stick a dog on and leave it you have to be there.

[fresh earth 47]

My problem with the tread mill is the amount of people getting into the game that think its comon practice and it should be far from it . The amount of people that think a 6 month old pup should be on a tread mill is astounding and its down to bad information. The last thing any young dog needs is mill work i see the bennifits for finishing a dog of and for racing dogs but christ half an hour on the lamp 5 nites a week keeps any dog ticking over you dont need to walk the legs of any dog to get them to peak rest has just as big a part to play. Young dogs need plenty time and patience plenty praise and as many new situations as possible socialising with stock other dogs people loud noises new suroundings this is what finishes a yearling working dog of and prepares it for its first season not a tread mill.

[beddiwhuppet 10]

fair enough moll,those confind narrow greyhound ones must be ok? once dog is used to it?,hey each to there own iv never used one up to now, was just an idea when dog was restricted to the lead for 3 weeks due to tendon injurie,but got by without one but surely they would be handy for the likes of those circumstances and other odd times but not as a main training aid,happy hunting

[Moll. 1,769]

They are great to have, especially for recouperation as you say. But they are big (One like Mintsticks) they are over 6ft long, 18" wide and weigh an absolute ton. You really do have to be in the vicinity of the mill to keep an eye on them....dogs do daft things

[mintstick999 485]

I personally found mine of great use last year when the roads were frozen solid after the snow and ice, no way was i going to risk going out with 4 dogs and slipping on me ass or braking a leg, came in very handy. I would still have mine if it wasn't so big and the other half didn't stop moaning that he couldn't get his sodding motor bike in the garage.... :laugh: (the treadmill had to go) I think if you've got the room for one, don't just dismiss the though of using it you never no when your own health might let you down, i would rather my dogs had exercise on a treadmill then be left for days, or even weeks with out any form of exercise at all.

[B.P.R 2,798]

Join the gym and take yer dog along with you on the treadmill. I've seen loads of dogs at my gym