by RUN DAWG | May 12, 2022 | Canine Fitness
Many people will see us running dogs on treadmills and immediately say “why not walk them outside, they need to sniff things to learn about the world.” While it is certainly true that dogs sniffing does teach them things about the world around them, you...
by RUN DAWG | May 7, 2022 | Canine Fitness
Walks are necessary for the mental well-being of your dog, as well as providing them with a minimal amount of exercise. Veterinarians suggest that you walk your dog at least twice a day, and try to go about a mile or so on each walk. This will give most dogs a little...
by RUN DAWG | Apr 22, 2022 | Canine Fitness
One of the most common questions we get asked is where we get our slatmills from. For those of you who don’t know, a “slatmill” is a version of a treadmill that has a running surface made up of plastic or wooden slats connected to a belt. These slats...
by RUN DAWG | Mar 31, 2022 | Canine Fitness
One of the most common questions we get asked is why work dogs out on non-motorized treadmills (slatmills) instead of just taking them for a walk? There are several reasons, but first we must clarify that only rarely are our workouts used INSTEAD of walks. Most of the...
by RUN DAWG | Mar 10, 2022 | Canine Fitness
Walking your dog is not bad for them, as long as it is done within the parameters that is appropriate for your dog and their breed. What this means is that each dog’s body is different and as a result they are going to need different amounts of daily exercise in...
by RUN DAWG | Feb 9, 2022 | Canine Fitness
A mobile dog gym like RUN DAWG is designed to provide high intensity running exercise in a climate controlled environment. This is desirable for two reasons, namely because you can provide an ability for your dog to run at fast speeds in completely controlled ways,...
by RUN DAWG | Jan 6, 2022 | Canine Fitness
One of the biggest problems with the world today is that everyone is very self-centered. This does not necessarily mean that they are selfish, but instead that they only see things from their own perspective. If something is being observed that is not exactly like...
by RUN DAWG | Jan 5, 2022 | Canine Fitness
Every post that we put on social media showing dogs running on treadmills will have at least a few comments from people saying that the owners are lazy and should “just walk your dog.” It is unfortunate that people on the internet are critical of others...
by RUN DAWG | Dec 28, 2021 | Canine Fitness
A “slatmill” is a device that is constructed specifically for the exercising of dogs, as a way for them to be able to run as fast or slow as they desire in a safe environment. A slatmill is essentially a type of treadmill that does not have a motor, and...
by RUN DAWG | Dec 24, 2021 | Canine Fitness
One of the questions that we get asked a lot is if people should use our dog running service in Las Vegas instead of walking their dog. While there are plenty of people that are looking for a way to exercise their dog that will not involve themselves taking the dog...
