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New restrictions may make life a burden for your dog as well. Some may fare better than others but here is a nifty solution, more practical long term than we had imagined.
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Okay, I was skeptical about the dog treadmill. I thought it was a whim of the owners who are obsessed with fitness … instead I had to change my mind and discovered very interesting things. After all, treadmills are precious for the health of our dogs!
Treadmill for dogs is the ideal tool to guarantee your dog an ideal and complete training.
Given that you should not use it in place of the walk or proper education, but only in addition to outdoor activities.
Dog treadmill sometimes solves really serious problems.
For example, it can help a lot in cases of hyperactivity, for young and exuberant dogs, when the owners are not able to go out as necessary.
Treadmill is also a valuable tool for the athletic preparation of any sports dog.
It is recommended for breeds such as the Labrador, the German Shepherd, the Argentine Dogo, the Boxer, the Rottweiler and the Doberman. It is a perfect tool for training hunting dogs.
Can dogs use human treadmills?
Dog treadmill is made in a different way than that designed for humans: it is designed specifically for them so that your dog does not slip and does not find something to scratch with his nails. It is also made of hypoallergenic material and safe to use even in long periods.
Unlike men, who rarely use it for leisure but almost always for duty, running your dog on the treadmill will almost always be pure fun.
At the beginning he will try to understand how it works and you will have to let him know it slowly, but once he learns the mechanism, he will no longer want to stop and it will be his greatest joy.
Benefits of treadmill exercise
While the dog is having fun, treadmill improves his health. In fact, it is used by trainers and owners of hunting or working dogs to achieve certain purposes in order to obtain changes and improvements on the physique of their dog, among which we can remember:
Like those for humans, dog treadmills are also divided into two groups:
Electric treadmill
The electric treadmill, just like the one designed for men, allows the dog to follow the movement of the carpet according to the desired speed. These treadmills have different speed parameters and some models are timed so that you can leave the dog alone. There are also rods to attach the leash to prevent injury.
Despite being an electrical accessory, it is still resistant to atmospheric agents thanks to the galvanized tubular frame that allows the machine to be stored outdoors (after removing the electrical parts).
Magnetic treadmill
This product, unlike the electric one, is activated with the movement of your dog’s legs. As a result, it is certainly safer than the electric one because if your dog does not run the carpet stops moving. It is especially suitable for those who do not want to spend a lot as it is cheaper than the electric treadmill.
Here are some examples of treadmills that you can buy for your dog:
DogPACER Minipacer Treadmill
Built in resistant steel, it is a portable tool that lends itself to being easily dismantled so as to put it in a closet if you do not intend to use it.
Buying it will mean no longer having to give up a walk when weather conditions do not allow or, again, have difficulty keeping your hyperactive animal at home.
PETSITE Dog Treadmill
This treadmill is sturdy and durable. Equipped with 12 programs to select to establish the level of relaxation suitable for the dog. On the sides it has cloth blocks that prevent the dog from being distracted by looking elsewhere.
It is very easy to install and can be easily stored when not in use. The height is adjustable so you can adapt it to dogs of all sizes.
DogTread Premium Small Dog Treadmill
The DogTread has a silent engine so as not to scare the most shy dogs. The platform and the whole structure are designed to prevent the dog from getting caught and injured during the exercise.
The platform is adjustable to increase the difficulty of the exercise and imitate the natural terrain of an outdoor run.
Treat dispenser is perfect for dog training and helps you to get use your dog to the treadmill.
Underwater treadmill for dogs
This is a special treadmill that you cannot have at home, but it is important to know that it exists and that it is essential for dog health.
The underwater treadmill for dogs has been specially designed for rehabilitation cases. It is ideal for hydrotherapy applied to pets.
It is a product suitable for cats and dogs even of large size and is used in the best centers specialized in rehabilitative hydrotherapy treatment.
It is suitable for dogs with movement difficulties due to neurological, muscle or joint problems: it is a method of assisted walking in water that allows flexion, extension and joint and muscle movement for motor recovery and the development of the tone, but with a lighter joint load compared to walking without water.
Floatation in water promotes the lifting and advancement of the limbs during walking, lightening the load on the joints. This feature makes it perfect for obese dogs, for dogs with severe motor difficulties and for dogs subjected to athletic loads, to allow their training without loading on the joints.
During the treatment with underwater treadmill the carpet accompanies, guides and corrects the movements of the rear extension of the limbs during the resting phase to restore a correct step, while the floatation lightens the body weight by promoting the lifting and the advancement of the limbs during walking.
An advanced underwater treadmill is characterized by:
Underwater treadmill is suitable for:
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