Treadmill?

[Sighthound 49]

I was at a friend of a friends today and he showed me his treadmill for his dogs.

Now I've always been of the opinion that they were for 'lazy' owners but his lurcher loved it, it got excited when he knew he was to go on it, this dog is always walked well as well as the treadmill.

Anyone else had experience with them and did the dogs take to them?

[natter79 17]

I was at a friend of a friends today and he showed me his treadmill for his dogs.

Now I've always been of the opinion that they were for 'lazy' owners but his lurcher loved it, it got excited when he knew he was to go on it, this dog is always walked well as well as the treadmill.

Anyone else had experience with them and did the dogs take to them?

 

 

i can understand the treadmill to get the dog built up, me personally i like to cover a few miles with the dogs meself

[Guest ashwoodvale]

ive been watchin alot of coursin dvd's the past 3 days(thanks staffman1) and i see alot of the top hare coursing lads use them,personally i dont think they are lazy,its just to get the dogs super fit,if they aint super fit,they aint catchin any hares,all pre-ban of course

i just seen a dog on dvd called Rosco kill a hare after a 9 minute race,anyone else see that

Edited May 23, 2009 by ashwoodvale

[Sighthound 49]

Yes, it was the attitude of the dog that changed my thinking, the dog loved it. I know it's no substitiute for good walking but hey it's another string as they say.

Found this.

 

http://www.dogtrotter.net/?gclid=CPrjvfaT05oCFVOT3wodpC_d3Q

 

check the vid out. - you could power your house with the energy that dog is creating.

[miss lurcher bitch 319]

we have one here and the dogs love it they do plenty of road work as well on long walks and have good running in fields as well but they do tone them up a little extra mlb

[hector 1]

just watched that video the dog brute is never a 100 lb dog 55 if he lucky seen more effort from a cat mate stick a proper bull on the mill lets see the difference treadmill shpuld be run to maximum stress then the dog walked to cool him down then run again that brute never even hit full pace atb mate

[desertdog 149]

i have,d this conversation with a chap, im not sure really, i like me road work, get out on the bike, im not sure you,d get the same fittness, getting pads hard, for me its the lazy way, but i suppose its up to the individual, cant beat running them to get them fit, their wind has to be there .

[Darlotaximum 2]

I don't suppose any one would know if the dogs can manage on a maual treadmill or does it have to be electric. (the manual was are cheaper that's all) me and couple of mates are thinking of chipping in for one for our dogs one of the ones for humans. they get walked aswell mind just thought it might be a bit extra for them

[hector 1]

I don't suppose any one would know if the dogs can manage on a maual treadmill or does it have to be electric. (the manual was are cheaper that's all) me and couple of mates are thinking of chipping in for one for our dogs one of the ones for humans. they get walked aswell mind just thought it might be a bit extra for them

imo mate slat mill is better for dog as human one is to slow slatmill is better for dog to run at his own pace will make u one for about £550 can also show how to work dog on sslatmill for maximum results have done my own dogs for a number of yrs if interested pm me mate

[jigsaw 11,866]

threadmills are a great bit of gear if used sparingly.If you mix road work with the mill then you get a proper athlete.I had 2 on the go at 1 time.I had 8 dogs and I used to give them all a go on it at alternative times. On the whole they got the mill 2-3 times a week and road work 3 times a week,it really did great things for their performance.To those who say its for lazy people,I say read up on the matter and be informed as to the benifits of a mix between road and mill work.To be fair though too much mill will not be of benifit to the dogs body or mind.I think they need stimulation as much as exercise when geting fit,on the mill they see nothing but the inside of a shed,on a road they see lots of different things.Dont know if I'm correct but thats my opinion.

[Guest dances]

threadmills are a great bit of gear if used sparingly.If you mix road work with the mill then you get a proper athlete.I had 2 on the go at 1 time.I had 8 dogs and I used to give them all a go on it at alternative times. On the whole they got the mill 2-3 times a week and road work 3 times a week,it really did great things for their performance.To those who say its for lazy people,I say read up on the matter and be informed as to the benifits of a mix between road and mill work.To be fair though too much mill will not be of benifit to the dogs body or mind.I think they need stimulation as much as exercise when geting fit,on the mill they see nothing but the inside of a shed,on a road they see lots of different things.Dont know if I'm correct but thats my opinion.

totally agree with you mate, i like mixing it with ball work

[jigsaw 11,866]

if you decide to buy a mill darlowhateverth fcukyouwrote look into the greyhound people,they have right proper machines.the human mills are ok too but i think the others are that little bit better.as far as I know the manuals wontwork as the dog realises if he stops so does the mill.Take the dog to a field and let it loose if possible and let it empty its bladder and bowel and get its muscles warmed up with a little run here and there,then put it on the mill and then when finished take it for a slow walk for a bit to ease it back to relaxation.Then give it a good all over rub down(if you get immense pleasure from this bit you must change your sport to darts,as theres something seriously wrong with your mind )

[Strong Stuff 2,171]

Then give it a good all over rub down(if you get immense pleasure from this bit you must change your sport to darts,as theres something seriously wrong with your mind )

 

 

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