New treadmill! - Page 3

Josie/Zeus · 03-30-2011, 11:19 AM

yeah, that thing is pretty heavy! I got Odin to walk on the treadmill the other day, he keeps wanting to get on so I let him, no big deal for him- he liked it! Except my son wants to join in the fun so we keep stopping.

Kris10 · 03-30-2011, 11:22 AM

Hey I wish someone would hand me treats while exercising- I would do it more often

wildo · 03-30-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cshepherd9

That is awesome. I have never been able to get a dog to walk on a treadmill. Back in the day I tried with Dallas and Kinsey but when it was determined that neither dog nor human was going to be using the treadmill I sold it and turned the back bedroom into a dog room!

Pimg has only recently started showing interest in it. I started by walking her on it and not leaving her side. After many iterations, I moved away a little at a time. Since we hadn't used it in a while, I was really shocked when I walked away and sat down- she continued walking! It definitely takes a lot of time and practice. I'd like to get her up to a more typical "dog" pace around 3.2mph or so.

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Originally Posted by Josie/Zeus

yeah, that thing is pretty heavy! I got Odin to walk on the treadmill the other day, he keeps wanting to get on so I let him, no big deal for him- he liked it! Except my son wants to join in the fun so we keep stopping.

Heavy is an understatement! It's built like a tank... Funny about your son- I often think to myself how cool it would be to have a second one side by side so we can both go on a walk together! haha! How nerdy...

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Originally Posted by Kris10

Hey I wish someone would hand me treats while exercising- I would do it more often

You and me both! Unfortunately, Pimg doesn't return the favor! hahaha!

PaddyD · 12-01-2011, 11:55 AM

I would like to give mine away, but it is too heavy to get out of the basement.
Congrats to all who succeeded with it. I can't get Abby near it.
Maybe try again sometime down the road.

Lynn_P · 12-01-2011, 12:01 PM

I purchased a "dog treadmill" last week for Laos' rehab.. he loves it... he's up to 15 minutes at around 3.0 mph. As soon as he hears the turn on "button", he comes running and jumps on it ready to go. This will be great throughout the winter months.

Kayos and Havoc · 12-01-2011, 01:25 PM

I am looking for one for dog and human use. Think I will save the great video posted.

AgileGSD · 12-01-2011, 08:36 PM

The forceful method shown in the video with the Boxer won't work for all dogs.While many dogs will learn that it is scary from being forced to stay on it, some will decide that it is absolutely terrifying and you'll have a hard time getting them near it. A couple of my dogs have taken right to the treadmill but a couple did not. Something more like this has worked for them:

Teach Your Dog to Walk a Treadmill - 2009 Canis Film Festival Finalist - YouTube

wildo · 12-01-2011, 08:41 PM

I will note that I didn't know much, or do a whole lot of shaping when I first started treadmill work for Pimg. I would definitely use the video AgileGSD posted for future dogs.

03-30-2011, 11:19 AM	#21 (permalink)
Josie/Zeus Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,846	yeah, that thing is pretty heavy! I got Odin to walk on the treadmill the other day, he keeps wanting to get on so I let him, no big deal for him- he liked it! Except my son wants to join in the fun so we keep stopping. __________________ Alta Tollhaus "Koda" 3/18/11 currently training in PSA Rest in Peace my boys Zeus 2000-2009 Odin 2010-2011

12-01-2011, 12:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
Lynn_P Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 8,852	I purchased a "dog treadmill" last week for Laos' rehab.. he loves it... he's up to 15 minutes at around 3.0 mph. As soon as he hears the turn on "button", he comes running and jumps on it ready to go. This will be great throughout the winter months. __________________ *~Lynn~* *Dante v. Wildhaus, SchH 3 (HOT)* *Laos v. Hünxer Wald (My Wild Child)* *Novak v. d. Alte Baum (puppy in training)* *Jackson, RIP, I miss you bud.*

12-01-2011, 01:25 PM	#26 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	I am looking for one for dog and human use. Think I will save the great video posted. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

12-01-2011, 08:41 PM	#28 (permalink)
wildo Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,230	I will note that I didn't know much, or do a whole lot of shaping when I first started treadmill work for Pimg. I would definitely use the video AgileGSD posted for future dogs. __________________ Willy Pimg - DOB: 2/06, CL1-R, CL1-S, CL1-F, CGC

03-30-2011, 11:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
Kris10 Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeastern NC Posts: 1,502	Hey I wish someone would hand me treats while exercising- I would do it more often

12-01-2011, 11:55 AM	#24 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	I would like to give mine away, but it is too heavy to get out of the basement. Congrats to all who succeeded with it. I can't get Abby near it. Maybe try again sometime down the road.

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