Are Treadmills Safe For Dogs?

Are Treadmills Safe For Dogs?

by | May 21, 2024 | Canine Fitness

For the discussion at hand, we are going to stick to the topic we specialize in, non-motorized treadmills (slatmills) and their use in dog fitness and exercise. A slatmill is a treadmill specifically made for dogs that has no motorized function which pushes the belt....
How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?

How Much Exercise Does My Dog Need?

by | Sep 14, 2022 | Canine Fitness

One of the questions we get asked all the time is “how much exercise should I be giving my dog?” This is usually because people are looking for a minimum amount that they should do in order to give their dog a good life, but also not take all of their...
Resistance Exercise For Dogs

Resistance Exercise For Dogs

by | Aug 27, 2022 | Canine Fitness

Most people are not going to look at a person who is working out in a gym and say “why not just walk around the block?” This is because nearly everyone in the world understands that if you want to build stronger muscles and bones, you need to add...
Slatmill work is different than walking your dog

Slatmill work is different than walking your dog

by | Aug 13, 2022 | Canine Fitness

Many people will see a dog walking or running on a slatmill (non-motorized treadmill) and think it is the same thing as walking. This is incorrect, because the slatmill is creating far more resistance than simply carrying your own weight. The slatmill itself is a belt...