How to train a dog to treadmill?

Longfisher · 03-19-2013, 07:26 PM

I've got one. It's gently sloped, electric, near-silent and a complete fright to my 5 month old Zeus.

How does one train a puppy (60 lbs.) to use the t-mill? I can't even get him to get on it when it's stopped.

LF

Jo_in_TX · 03-19-2013, 07:54 PM

Treadmill set slowly, dog on it, treats in hand. Give generously as he walks, and for a few days, don't treat for anything else.

Treats should be very, very small, but extremely tasty. You don't want your dog to choke.

It took one session for Teddy to get with the program. A week later, she hops on and doesn't need any treats.

03-19-2013, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Longfisher Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 124	How to train a dog to treadmill? I've got one. It's gently sloped, electric, near-silent and a complete fright to my 5 month old Zeus. How does one train a puppy (60 lbs.) to use the t-mill? I can't even get him to get on it when it's stopped. LF

03-19-2013, 07:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jo_in_TX Master Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Houston area Posts: 766	Treadmill set slowly, dog on it, treats in hand. Give generously as he walks, and for a few days, don't treat for anything else. Treats should be very, very small, but extremely tasty. You don't want your dog to choke. It took one session for Teddy to get with the program. A week later, she hops on and doesn't need any treats. __________________ *Jo & Teddy,my female german shepherd, born Christmas Day, 2011 "One reason a dog is such a lovable creature is his tail wags instead of his tongue."* - Unknown

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