Ripstop 89 Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 I Know Slat or Carpet mills are good for Conditiong a dog, but whats the best type of human ones for a dog to use, ie eletriuc, manual etc. No arsey comments about why when where when what who, its a dog question for people who want the best for conbditiong their dogs for work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dare 1,103 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Dont know how free turning a manual human mill is as ive never used one. Have used an emill just didnt find could run the dog at full as you can on a slatmill but can get them going at a decent pace just like any mill keep your eye on the dogs and keep it fun. Can pick them up pretty cheap on gumtree paid 150 for mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Cant be much help Rip, other than to say would a human one be long enough for a dog? I've an electric dog one and they are much longer than any human one i've seen. Mind you i never use it for running a dog flat out anyway, just walking or trotting, depending upon the dog and the reason why it needed to use the mill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FTBBTH Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 not having a dig pal, but treadmills arent the best, the dog will look the part but it wont run well, treadmills just work the muscles forward, therefor when you let the dog run something e.g a rabbit, it wont be able to cope with the turning and up and down notion with the ground. and you will notice that the dog will be runnig straight as the rabbit turns. this can cause damage to the legs muscles etc. your best bet is to invest a bit of time into road walking 5 miles a day wont harm you or the dog, after 4 weeks your dog will be conditioned to its peak. atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,770 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Not when they are used in conjunction with road work/general exercise FTBBTH. Treadmills should not be used as the only form of exercise but as an additional means of conditioning, for anything from recovery from injury to fitness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 not having a dig pal, but treadmills arent the best, the dog will look the part but it wont run well, treadmills just work the muscles forward, therefor when you let the dog run something e.g a rabbit, it wont be able to cope with the turning and up and down notion with the ground. and you will notice that the dog will be runnig straight as the rabbit turns. this can cause damage to the legs muscles etc. your best bet is to invest a bit of time into road walking 5 miles a day wont harm you or the dog, after 4 weeks your dog will be conditioned to its peak. atb Maybe you should read a different book.. ... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AngelicAcid Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 You cant seroisluy think we would put a dog on a mill, then expect it to be only excercised that way????????????????? Its an advancement, also good for our little friends, Is that in a book also?? thanks for the replys from the better people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AngelicAcid Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 She never logged out again LOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
woottonsheart 214 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 slatmills are for stamina and blow .. a carpet mill builds muscle i dnt work mine on carpet mill for more then 8 -10 mins at a time .. but slat mill can give em a good work out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 not having a dig pal, but treadmills arent the best, the dog will look the part but it wont run well, treadmills just work the muscles forward, therefor when you let the dog run something e.g a rabbit, it wont be able to cope with the turning and up and down notion with the ground. and you will notice that the dog will be runnig straight as the rabbit turns. this can cause damage to the legs muscles etc. your best bet is to invest a bit of time into road walking 5 miles a day wont harm you or the dog, after 4 weeks your dog will be conditioned to its peak. atb You speaking shit again you pedalling messer.... http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/208860-my-whippet/page__st__30 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stabba 10,745 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 You can get electric mills for us but with the longer belt...mates have got em and they then just board the sides up...seem to work a treat at a fraction of the cost of specially designed dog mills..atb stabba Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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