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Dog won't use treadmill?
Hopefully this is my last question on Yahoo about dogs but I am trying to get our dog to use our treadmill because right now the temperature is below freezing and we can't take her for a walk regularly. Tried to bring her on it with a treat and even plan her on it but she just walks right off. If I try the lowest setting with or without a leash/holding her, she puts her hind down and her claws in trying to stop it. Idk if she doesn't get the idea behind it yet or if it is something else. Anyone can spare some suggestions?
@Rimbaud/Rambo It's not my warmth that's a problem is hers and it is a substitute for the exercise of a walk if I can't give them as often.
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- ?Lv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
step by step treadmill dog training
Source(s): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTuu6eZ2cKk - 7 years ago
I live in the desert, it's over 110 degrees out, even at 5am it's at least 90… there is NO SAFE WAY to walk a dog in the summer here so I relate to the op, and wish more people had actual constructive answers, rather than just telling them to not use the treadmill. Treadmills are way better than no exercise!
- FidosCityGuideLv 77 years ago
Get on there with her with a leash and walk, A treadmill is a scarey thing to a dog that is not use to it. Bundle you and the dog up and walk for a few minutes. My yorkie was walking below frezzing a few weeks ago. a coat, hood, and a scarf around her face (she hated that) Walk for 10 minutes.
- a la RimbaudLv 67 years ago
Suggestion: stop the treadmill and walk her. Pile on layers to stay warm and tough it out. Many people manage to do it.
Even if she got used to the treadmill (and I imagine very few dogs would immediately take to them), it would be more a novelty and not a substitute for an actual walk.
- GllntKnightLv 77 years ago
Some dogs take to it some never will.
They need to get out to do other exercise. I only use it as additional conditioning during trial season.
