Treadmill Training for Carmen the Black Labrador, Day 6

[verukah]

She always wears a collar, but at the VERY first, I had a leash attached and stood in front of her so she wouldn't wander off. Then I dispensed with that, and kept a stash of VERY special treats that she only got after the treadmill. That did it. It also helped that I got on it a lot during the winter and she likes to be with me, so she kept trying to get me to get off and let her on.

[mnbvcxzzful]

Thanks, tried with my Border Collie once. Will keep at it. During the warm months I take her running 5 miles a day, but in the winter the roads are icy and dangerous. She needs exercise and becomes very depressed without it. Did you use a collar on your dog when you first started?

[morrisova]

Sooooo cute!!!!

[verukah]

Yep, Carmen likes to smell stuff on her DAILY WALKS! Just because she can also do the treadmill doesn't mean she always does the treadmill, People!

[djscottdog1]

dogs hate tredmills the reason dogs like going on walks is they can smell different smells

[tominator1xdfgh]

thumbs up for frickin maddass women!

[verukah]

I love Finland! I was there recently, but during the summer. I'm not sure I'd do so great there in the winter. My brother lived there for two years and has such fond memories. I fear you misunderstand me regarding the amount of time the dog is on the treadmill. She does most of her exercise at my side on long jogs. We went three miles last evening. But when I don't want to take her, she enjoys having the treadmill as a happy alternative. Enjoy your beautiful country.

[BARRINGTON2000]

I have a Black Labrador & I live in Finland. I walk my dog when it's colder than minus 25 c (-13f). The ground/roads/streets have over 3-4 inches of thick ice, then also snow on top dependant on where I am walking. I do this because like humans, dogs need exercise and fresh air. Whether your dog enjoys this activity or not a running machine COULD impede a dogs leg muscles. They are NOT made for dogs. It is YOU preventing the dog walking outside, I would suggest you get someone to walk it for yo

[verukah]

We just got back from an hour long jog. Update to treadmill. I no longer attach the magnetic lanyard. She just hops off and on as she wants. For those of you who have a treadmill you want to train your animals on, please post here. I expect in the good weather you'll be outside walking but if not, let them enjoy. I tried training my cat on it, but she wouldn't have any of it. There are some GREAT YouTube vids of cats on treadmills, btw.

[janicejanisjan]

My dog looks exactly like urs! Mine is female black lab, 1 year and 2.5 months. I always thought mine is about 70 lbs only, but if urs is 85lbs, then mine must be about 85lbs also!!? Can't believe how much alike they are, since not all black labs look the same.

[alfonzothefish]

my grampas dog died this week... i cant have a dog b/c my dad is alleregic

[verukah]

Your comment shows you to be very judgmental and unkind. She does indeed love to walk outside. This past week we've done about 7 miles of outside walks, but when it's slippery and cold outside or if she's feeling antsy at a time when I can't take her out, she's happy to hop on the treadmill. Just one more thing for her to enjoy. Why people like you feel like it's okay to attack anonymously on the internet is beyond me. Try being civil. I didn't post this to promote torture and animal cruelty!

[sakusia]

Why don't you just take her for a walk you lazy woman? Maybe your fat and want to eat TV dinners while watching Oprah or Sex and the City( the women gurus of America). Yes im making this personal this is animal torture. I had a lab and she liked to be outside playing in the snow. Labs are not indoor types of dogs. They are extremely active and intelligent.

[janicejanisjan]

@sakusia relax, the dog seems pretty happy to me. you can tell by the tail wagging wagging.

[kimmy123763]

love the vid and love your lab. this is a great idea.

[mat16006]

I love ur dog!

[StuartLou]

Oy- that voice.

[BlastEMFF]

lol i think he seem more happy in the bed... ffs... the poor dog.

[bearfire0606]

funny and your a retard if u dont like this video

[meherdad]

Hey, Loved the Video..

Itd be great if you could mention in brief, how you started her up on it...

Thanks.

[tonyrell]

LOVE IT!!!!

[captaintaz22]

V. FUNNY,, i could lose my balls if i saw it again,,

[dspring2008]

hi babs

that's a great video for a person who wants to spend a little time with ... you! your personality comes through so nicely.

remember that the old crescent house had an exercise room before you turned it into an office? remember how the princeton house had a bedroom before you turned it into an exercise room?

[hollywoodflakes]

You're still crazy, but at least the dog is happy!