Used Treadmills
Dog Treadmills: The New Entrants For Best Health Of Your Dog
If you happen to own a Basset Dog or a German
Shepherd, you need to spend a great deal of time on providing them
physical workouts. In absence of exercise or long walks these breeds are
very likely to become obese. And obesity in dogs is as dangerous as in
human beings. However most of the dog owners shirk away from taking
their dogs out for workouts or a long walk, I would suggest those folks
to either opt for a dog that is not prone to obesity or buy home a dog
treadmill.
Dog treadmills are of great help in
keeping pet dogs in good shape. Thirty minutes of physical workout is a
normal requisite for even those dogs who are less likely to become
obese. If you happen to be one with very tight schedule instead devoting
your hour and half an hour daily on your pet, you can train them to do
exercise on their own on dog treadmill.
In beginning it is very
difficult for dogs to get accustomed to treadmill walking, they can jump
down the deck once the belt starts moving. That's why for the first few
weeks pets are fastened with a strap in such a way that they could walk
comfortably on moving surface of treadmill. There could be other ways
too, to keep them confined on a treadmill.
These pet dog
treadmills are like human treadmills but it’s workout features are
specifically designed to suit pet dogs. Initially you can make your dogs
exercise on walking floor of treadmill. Later on speed of the treadmill
surface could be enhanced to offer more rigorous dog workouts. But I
would remind all you dog owners to provide only required level of pet
exercise through these treadmills. Don't let your dog burn extra fat, it
is no good to your pet.
These dog treadmills prove particularly
helpful for working dogs and surveillant dogs of farm houses. These dogs
perform tough jobs and they are required to be strongly built. Dog
treadmills specifically help them strengthen their muscles. A tread work
out brings freshness and relaxation of mind that help dogs keep their
agility intact. Treadmill workouts by keeping dogs in good shape help
increase longevity of pet dogs. Tread exercise by shedding a dog's
weight greatly contribute to prevention of osteoarthritis that happens
to be a common disease among dogs.
These dog treadmills come with
an increased width, while all other features such as proper cushioning,
stability and efficiency of motor remain almost same as to human
treadmills.
Dog tread equipments have become a rage in America
and a good number of dog lovers are turning to this equipment to provide
best exercise to their pets. Manufacturers of dog treadmills extend
shipping facility too.
So if you love your dog and looking for an
alternative to keep the good health of your dog, get your buddy a pet
tread machine!