Dog Treadmills, Dog Muscle Building Supplements what are they and how to train your Pit Bull to use them
Using a treadmill is one way to get your dog in shape in all sorts of weather conditions. Many owners use them only when the weather outside doesn't permit hand walking. People who show their dogs use treadmills to get their dogs in peak condition before the show. However, they are mostly used for general exercise.
What is a Dog Treadmill?
The name speaks for itself here. A dog treadmill is a treadmill designed to be used by dogs. There are two primary types of treadmills used:
- Motorized
- animal powered
Personally I recommend the animal powered type. First and foremost, they can get a great workout in a very short time. 5-10 minutes is all it takes for them to get the same exercise a 30-60 minute walk would have given them.
Second, they are less expensive than the motorized treadmills. You can find a high quality dog powered treadmill from $300-$600. High quality motorized mills usually start at $500 and can cost over $1,000.
There are two kinds of manual treadmills you can choose from. Carpet and Slate.
Slate Mills
These type of mills have been around for over 100 hundred years. It wasn't that odd to see a dog running a mill back in the early 1900's.
Many of them served a dual purpose too. For example they churned butter, ice cream, and helped with lots of other tasks.
Today, finding a high end slate mill isn't easy. The one slate mill maker that I knew about has all but disappeared. I think he stopped making them but I'm not sure. I searched for his site for this article for several hours only to meet with failing to find him.
Searching the pit bull sites, pit bull equipment dealers, or pit bull forums might turn up a place where you can get a high quality slate mill. With that, let's talk about the next type of dog treadmill on the market, the type of mill I recommend.
Carpet Mills
Most Pit Bull owners prefer carpet mills. They are much quieter, less complicated to operate, easier to maintain, and your dog can get a full 30 minute work out in 5-10 minutes.Your dogs weight increases the friction of the carpet against the running surface making it a bit harder for them to spin. When this happens the dog is using more leg power and energy to make the carpet move.
Work outs should be kept very short on carpet mills, especially at the beginning. Starting with 5-8 minutes at a nice brisk walking pace is
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