Exercising Your German Shepherd with a Dog TreadmillPart of keeping your dog in shape is taking them
for regular walks. Using a
dog treadmill can help supplement those regular walks when
the weather outside is bad or if you have more than one dog. Types of Dog Treadmill There are three types of dog treadmills available on the market today:
The most popular are the motorized dog treadmills because of they come with features the other two types don't have. Features like adjustable incline, speed control (some come with remote controls), and digital read outs for miles, speed, and time all give you more control over your GSDs walks. Carpet and slate dog treadmills are powered by your dogs locomotion and when compared to the more advanced motorized models are quite primative. All three types of dog treadmills have their good and bad points though. Some examples of disadvantages with each mill include: Slatemills have been known to chop a toenail or two off while the dog is running on them so nail care is extremely important. Carpet mills and motorized mills can burn your dogs paw pads and in some cases tear them quite severely so paying close attention to your dogs pads is critical. Costs for a Dog Treadmill Costs for a well made professional dog treadmill range from $250-$5000. Slatemills are the most expensive. A quality slatemill will cost you around $1200 for a basic model and can cost $4,000-$5,000 for a "pro" model. Dog Treadmill SummaryInvesting in a high quality treadmill for your dog is a smart move in our book because you save time and your dog has access to regular walks on a year around basis. Take your time and price shop for the best model and if you choose a carpet or slatemill make sure the sizes fit your German Shepherds gait and weight specifications. Talk to the mill maker or customer service rep of the store you are buying from to ensure a proper fit for your dog. Currently you will find online shopping is the easiest way to purchase a quality dog treadmill. Again, take your time and price shop for the best buy. Recommended Dog Treadmills:
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