You can now buy a specialized canine treadmills from online distributors like Pets United.
You get features like:
- whisper quiet motor
- programmable time and distance
- built-in manual incline
- remote control
- safety start/stop
- collapsible canvas side fences
- removable treat panel
- comprehensive training guide
Plus they're portable with wheels for easy moving. Click below for more information on different sized doggie treadmills:
Option #2 Buy a Specialized Dog Treadmill
Specialized canine treadmills get around the problems of a regular treadmill. They are built lower to the ground with side rails so your dog has less chance of hurting himself. They are also built with dogs in mind - so the shedding hair and drooling doesn't matter so much.
Plus, the smaller ones are lighter and more portable than a regular treadmill - so even if you're travelling with your dog (or just dropping him off at a babysitter for the week while you go on vacation), you can take the doggie treadmill with you.
And finally, they are built to accomodate the length of your dog - you can choose small, medium or large treadmills for dogs so your dog has enough belt and won't fall off the back of the treadmill while walking.
You can buy a doggie treadmill online Here. They're currently offering Free Shipping.
With the popularity of shows like the Dog Whisperer and people's hectic lifestyles, treadmills for dogs have surged in popularity.
Walking your dog on a treadmill can help to drain a lot of extra energy - which is great if you can't walk them outside every day or if you have a high-energy breed like a lab or a boxer.
It's a great tool on blizzard or storm days when you can't get out. And for dogs that have weight problems, it can help them trim down and fight off other diseases that come with extra weight (diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc.).
Having walked my own dog on a treadmill, I can also add - it's fun to watch him happily walking away, head down, engaged in his walk. He's happy - which in turn makes me happy.
If you're looking for a dog treadmill you have 2 options.
Option #1 Buy A Regular Treadmill And Train Your Dog To Walk on It
The advantage to this is that you can use it too. So it can do double duty as both your treadmill and his.
The disadvantage is that you have to make sure the belt length is long enough for him (I have a rottweiler and he needed the longest belt length available so he wouldn't fall off - 60"). You have to watch that their paws don't rip up the belt so you'll need to look for a tougher 2 ply or even 4 ply belt.
Dogs also drool and shed a lot, even while walking - and this can affect your treadmill and even hurt the operation if too much dust and hair get under the treadbelt. So make sure to clean the treadmill thoroughly every time your Fido uses it.
Plus you've got to use a leash at first while training them to walk on a regular treadmill as they can often fall off the sides and may even injure themselves.
