Is a treadmill bad for dogs? The answer is “no.” Treadmills have been used for many years to train working and agility dogs in order to build up their endurance, heart and lungs. Just like a treadmill for a human being, it gives the dog the ability to walk...
If your dog is overweight it could potentially be a medical issue like thyroid problems or heart issues that are causing bloat. If your dog gains weight rapidly or takes on the appearance of being “sausage like” with a hard abdomen, it is important to take...
While there is nothing wrong with the premise of exercising your dog at a dog park, it is important to realize that the overwhelming majority of bite or attack cases are described by the owner as the dog “never doing that before.” You are taking your dog...
Predatory behavior in dogs is one of the major reasons that dogs are both given up to shelters as well as taken to training. In many cases, desperate people are fooled by the sales pitch of “gurus” in the dog training field who claim to be able to...
When we started running dogs on treadmills, we didn’t think that it would be controversial. Unfortunately, a lack of understanding of the process and hat is happening has created an environment where many people feel the need to voice an uninformed opinion of...
All dogs are different, and because our treadmills (slatmills) are not powered by motors we are relying on the dog themselves to move forward in order to create the motion. It works very simply, the dog has a harness that is connected to the treadmill at the center....
In order for your dog to remain happy and healthy, you need to provide them with exercise. This does not mean that you take a few minutes when it is convenient for you, because dog’s bodies are designed specifically to burn the calories that they ingest. This...
Weight gain is a very typical problem in both dogs and humans in 2021. The problems that cause weight gain are numerous, and many times medical conditions will be the primary cause. Unfortunately for the majority of the population, the problem is pretty simple, that...
While it must be noted that each breed, as well as each individual dog because if individual issues like physical health and age, is going to need different amounts of exercise to stay healthy, unfortunately most dogs do not get enough exercise. Veterinarians...
Many people are shocked to see a service like RUN DAWG Mobile Dog Gym that offers exercise for dogs using treadmills. There are many uninformed people who will immediately think that it is cruel to exercise your dog in this way, or say that owners who choose to...
