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Deegan's mom · 10-13-2008, 04:29 PM

I'm going to look and compare treadmills tomorrow for myself, and thought it would be funny if I could actually train Deegan to walk on it too. Just wondering if anyone else's dog does this?
I mean, I doubt that he will, and if he does it won't be for very long, but just wanted to know if anyone else ever managed to train their fur friend to use one.

cobird2 · 10-13-2008, 04:33 PM

Yes...I know I've seen the video of it. It's adorable.
That might be a good idea for the winter although I wonder if the dog's feet will be bothered by the tread?

Jacklynn · 10-13-2008, 04:49 PM

I'd be very careful, you don't want him to trip and get hurt or anything. But if it works, it would be an interesting way for him to get some energy out, if he goes for it that is lol

Mardelin · 10-13-2008, 04:54 PM

Several exhibitors that I know road work their dogs on treadmills. Infodogs.com has one especially for dogs with side bars.

Deegan's mom · 10-13-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacklynn

I'd be very careful, you don't want him to trip and get hurt or anything. But if it works, it would be an interesting way for him to get some energy out, if he goes for it that is lol

Oh yes, I would only try to put him on there while I was watching and not at a high rate of speed. And I'm certainly not going to force it on him.... But if I manage to get him to do it I'll take some video and post it. I agree - safety first though!!

Bravo916 · 10-13-2008, 05:09 PM

Both of my boys are treadmill trained and they love it. I swear, if they could turn it on themselves they would. I will try to post a video on here when I get home.

It really comes in handy during the rainy/cold months when it is too icky to take them for walks...running on the treadmill allows them to burn off the extra steam from being couped up all day.

Constant supervision and good judgement are very important.

Best of luck!!

Moses · 10-13-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bravo916

Both of my boys are treadmill trained and they love it. I swear, if they could turn it on themselves they would. I will try to post a video on here when I get home.

It really comes in handy during the rainy/cold months when it is too icky to take them for walks...running on the treadmill allows them to burn off the extra steam from being couped up all day.

Constant supervision and good judgement are very important.

Best of luck!!

I thought about putting my baby on a treadmill also for a little more exercise. I would love to ee your video.

Yorkiedaze · 10-13-2008, 06:43 PM

We got us and the girls a treadmill last year so that we can still do our walks when it's raining. You would be surprised how quickly they take to it, and it's wonderful exercise.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...admill11-5.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...eadmill1-1.jpg

Deegan's mom · 10-13-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

We got us and the girls a treadmill last year so that we can still do our walks when it's raining. You would be surprised how quickly they take to it, and it's wonderful exercise.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...admill11-5.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...eadmill1-1.jpg

That's cute & great for them to get their exercise when it's icky out. So how did you first begin training them to go on it?

alishasmom · 10-13-2008, 06:55 PM

When I am doing my running on the treadmill, trixie stares, and make movenments as if she wants to join me. It is just curiosity, but I am to scare to let her get on it.

Brady's mommy · 10-13-2008, 07:16 PM

Cute

YorkieMix · 10-13-2008, 07:36 PM

I taught my Siberian Husky to run on the treadmill. She loved it so much she would go up to it and bounce up and down trying to get it to turn on. It's nice for those rainy days you can't really have any outside play time. Be VERY careful though! A small dog like a Yorkie could get hurt pretty badly on a treadmill.

Moses · 10-13-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

We got us and the girls a treadmill last year so that we can still do our walks when it's raining. You would be surprised how quickly they take to it, and it's wonderful exercise.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...admill11-5.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...eadmill1-1.jpg

Nice, what speed do you use for them, and do you walk them slowly or a small run?

10-13-2008, 04:29 PM	#1
Deegan's mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 951	Treadmill Walk I'm going to look and compare treadmills tomorrow for myself, and thought it would be funny if I could actually train Deegan to walk on it too. Just wondering if anyone else's dog does this? I mean, I doubt that he will, and if he does it won't be for very long, but just wanted to know if anyone else ever managed to train their fur friend to use one. __________________ Jayde & Little Deegan ~A Proud Member of the Little Gentleman's Club~

10-13-2008, 04:33 PM	#2
cobird2 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New York Posts: 339	Yes...I know I've seen the video of it. It's adorable. That might be a good idea for the winter although I wonder if the dog's feet will be bothered by the tread? __________________ Johnny, Our Big, Little Dog

10-13-2008, 04:54 PM	#4
Mardelin YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 4,037	Several exhibitors that I know road work their dogs on treadmills. Infodogs.com has one especially for dogs with side bars. __________________ Mardelin *Yorkshire* *Terriers*

10-13-2008, 05:09 PM	#6
Bravo916 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 146	Both of my boys are treadmill trained and they love it. I swear, if they could turn it on themselves they would. I will try to post a video on here when I get home. It really comes in handy during the rainy/cold months when it is too icky to take them for walks...running on the treadmill allows them to burn off the extra steam from being couped up all day. Constant supervision and good judgement are very important. Best of luck!! __________________ ~Kristena~"My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am." CH Pastyme's American Dream (aka "Diesel")

10-13-2008, 06:43 PM	#8
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 7,101	We got us and the girls a treadmill last year so that we can still do our walks when it's raining. You would be surprised how quickly they take to it, and it's wonderful exercise. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...admill11-5.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...eadmill1-1.jpg __________________ Trust no man in who's eye you do not see yourself reflected as an equal! Delsi, Zada Azrael Razael

10-13-2008, 04:49 PM	#3
Jacklynn YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 274	I'd be very careful, you don't want him to trip and get hurt or anything. But if it works, it would be an interesting way for him to get some energy out, if he goes for it that is lol

10-13-2008, 06:55 PM	#10
alishasmom YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nc Posts: 453	When I am doing my running on the treadmill, trixie stares, and make movenments as if she wants to join me. It is just curiosity, but I am to scare to let her get on it. __________________

10-13-2008, 07:16 PM	#11
Brady's mommy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Overland park, Ks Posts: 108	Cute __________________ Mommy's Proud member of: The Little Gentlemen's Club

10-13-2008, 07:36 PM	#12
YorkieMix Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 27	I taught my Siberian Husky to run on the treadmill. She loved it so much she would go up to it and bounce up and down trying to get it to turn on. It's nice for those rainy days you can't really have any outside play time. Be VERY careful though! A small dog like a Yorkie could get hurt pretty badly on a treadmill. __________________ Proud Yorkie Mix Owner Also Proud Mummy of Chloe,Gracie,Talon and Beanie