We bought a treadmill for the dogs not long after we got them. We tried several times to get them on it but couldn't do it. Then, about a week before Christmas, we decided it was time to try again. I'd watched an episode of Cesar Millan that showed really well how he did it and I felt confident we could. Maybe the dogs are more comfortable with us now too.
The first day we got them on for about 10 minutes each. Josh and I both had to work together for it. The second day it was enough for Josh to hold their lead sitting in front of them. After a couple more days we were able to tie the lead to the treadmill and just be nearby. Now, we put them on without a lead and we don't even have to be in the room. They walk for an hour each morning and jog for 30 - 40 minutes each evening. I love how much exercise they get now! I don't plan on this being a substitute for our outside morning walk, but it has been really nice to use the treadmill over the last few weeks when it has been freezing cold and I haven't wanted to be out in the mornings. It's definitely relieved some of the time pressure of dog ownership too.
5 comments:
Would your technique work for wives?
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Dad, your comment sucks!
Way to go Drover & Lucy, that's great.
Please don't tell me the dogs are the only ones using the treadmill. I assume you don't just sit and watch them? As for Mike's comment, Gordon wants to know the same!! (He could do with one!)
This is great. I'm so glad you got them on this.
We are buying a treadmill as soon as we move to the new house and have space for one. I can't wait.
I actually love walking with Millie - it's quiet and I get to think and get away from the craziness of the kids & the day ... but even after an hour walk she could go again and my knees just can't take it. With all the bad weather we've had too, we've been out in freezing rain & blizzards & it's not that much fun for anyone involved.
We are going to get a treadmill for her and an eliptical for me and we can go side by side & spare my knees. Then when we take our daily walks it will just be for fun & I won't feel the need to go as far & fast as I can to drain her energy!
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