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Good alternatives to dog treadmill?

Discussion in 'Products & Equipment' started by davidscott, May 10, 2013.

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  1. davidscott

    davidscott Pup

    Hope it's the right place for asking help. Well, My Atom is pretty active and loves outdoors. I am looking for something that offers best exercise to my dog in outdoors. Please suggest some good alternatives to dog treadmills.

    Thanks in advance
     
    davidscott, May 10, 2013
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  2. King-size

    King-size Pup

    Swimming is one of the best outdoor activities IMO.
     
    King-size, May 10, 2013
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  3. MajorPain

    MajorPain Big Dog

    I agree swimming is good. It's a great work out and is less stress on joints.
     
    MajorPain, May 10, 2013
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  4. jacko

    jacko CH Dog

    long walks is the way to go...
     
    jacko, May 10, 2013
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  5. bgblok68

    bgblok68 CH Dog

    I'm with Jacko on this. Long walks are good for both of you.
     
    bgblok68, May 10, 2013
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  6. whats d story

    whats d story Pup

    long walks with swimming along the way is great , a 1 minute swim is equal to a 4 minute run for a dog
     
    whats d story, May 10, 2013
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  7. tigerboy5

    tigerboy5 Big Dog

    The thing that would most likely replicate the treadmill is a bike imo.
     
    tigerboy5, May 10, 2013
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  8. bullyville

    bullyville Pup

    I agree...
     
    bullyville, May 10, 2013
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  9. MANNY1

    MANNY1 Big Dog

    if you have land and a place to hide/keep it then here you go

    [​IMG]
     
    MANNY1, May 10, 2013
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  10. slim12

    slim12 Super Moderator Staff Member

    Long hand walks will do wonders. Biking is great. Swimming is as good as it gets if you have access to the water. All are just tools and when used correctly none are any better than the other. S
     
    slim12, May 10, 2013
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  11. david63

    david63 CH Dog

    MANNY1 Nice diagram.
     
    david63, May 10, 2013
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  12. davidscott

    davidscott Pup

    No doubt..! Long walks and swimming are really good alternatives to dog treadmill, but here's no swimming pool for dogs in my city. I tried long walk, but Atom was more interested in chasing cars, bikes, bicyclists and joggers. So, I am looking something that attract him. Well, my online searching is in full swing. Hope to find something good for him soon.
     
    davidscott, May 11, 2013
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  13. Epona

    Epona Banned

    Swimming and handwalking in the woods uphill downhill, is almost better than a treadmill in my opinion
     
    Epona, May 11, 2013
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  14. doomsdaykennel

    doomsdaykennel Pup

    Swimming is an all around great workout also walking imo are the best alt. if you don't have a treadmill or a Jenny
     
    doomsdaykennel, May 11, 2013
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  15. Rsquadkennel

    Rsquadkennel Pup

    First of all, what do your dog like to do. If he had a strong prey drive you can flirt pole with him and have him drag a short chain on the end of a leash
     
    Rsquadkennel, May 11, 2013
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  16. davidscott

    davidscott Pup

    While searching online I came across an article at Mashable listed 5 tech dog toys. One of them is chasing toy called Go-Go Dog Pal. At first sight it looked interesting. Does anyone own this toy and have info about it?
     
    davidscott, May 13, 2013
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  17. bgblok68

    bgblok68 CH Dog

    That Dog Pal might be ok with a Lab but I'm betting a Bull Dog would grab the antenna and shake.
     
    bgblok68, May 13, 2013
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  18. ABD456

    ABD456 Big Dog

    Weighted walks are a good way to tire a dog quickly
     
    ABD456, May 13, 2013
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  19. davidscott

    davidscott Pup

    I also watched some videos of other dogs' breeds chasing go-go dog pal. Don't know what my boy will do with this dog toy.
     
    davidscott, May 18, 2013
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  20. doomsdaykennel

    doomsdaykennel Pup

    Truth has been told.I have a couple that are up for anything but will fall down beat tired on a springpole and love it .
     
    doomsdaykennel, May 18, 2013
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