Dog on Treadmill (Torture)

I've been seeing a lot of pro trainers lately saying how inhumane and terrible people are for putting a dog on a treadmill. Now I'm no Michael Vick, but... (and this guy gets 3-6 miles a day, then does this for another half hour)

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• dog
• treadmill
• torture
• husky
• training
• run

[Doubledee90]

how did you train your dog to od that...my dog wotn ive been trying with treats and everything!

[harrischrysler]

First I just walked him up onto it several times. While he was standing there I would give him some praise, no treats. Then did that with it barely moving. It took about 15-20 times in a row to get him just running right up on it. I always start slow then ease in some speed. Never used a leash, had to convince him without force that it was a good thing.

[kevjohn2006]

It's a HUSKY! They love to walk all damn day long. It might be torture for him if you walked him any less! :)

[NinjaKrow]

You cruel bastard. How could you do this to this poor animal. Seriously. He's in so much pain. If that was MY dog... Okay, I can't keep this up any longer. People that think this is mean, or some sort of cruelty to animals need to lighten up and quit being so damned stupid.

[TallRobby]

well all you have to do is put a leash on his collar and don't tie it on a bar, just let it sit on the bar so if the dog does end up falling the leash just comes with him instead of strangling him =)

[TallRobby]

lol whehn he starts hes like, WTF, WHY IS THE FLOOR MOVING?

[sexyjaybabe]

LOOK AT HIS TAIL :) NAW<3

[MishysWifey4ever2011]

That'a not torture the dog not cowering or shows any fear or anything hes fine! I work with PETA I've seen torture give ur fuckn heads a shake!!!!!!!

Cops do that also other government places or maybe did u ever think hes giving his dog a bit more exercise for heath reasons such as swimming for arthritic reasons??? Get a life guys like really!

[rafflesia]

Treadmilling is a great way for dogs to get additional needed exercise in any weather, so long as they're allowed to get used to (and hopefully enjoy) it, set up to be comfortable and safe, and supervised.

[UbserdMusic]

okay people LISTEN UP. i have a husky too. they are EXTREMELY ENERGETIC and have an UNDYING DESIRE TO RUN. i make it a goal to run with mine an hour or two a day during dusk and dawn for the cooler temp. FOR THOSE OF YOU SAYING IT IS CRUEL...just because the treadmill wasnt "designed" for dogs, does not mean they are any less capable of using it as safely as we do. regardless of the species, intelligence prevails.

[martinezkat9090]

I run on the treadmill with my German shepherd on rainy/cold days he loves it. And when I'm busy with something and he brings me his leash to go on a walk I just put him on the treadmill and when I'm done he had a great exercise. We take a weekly trip to the dog park also, he's happy as can be. Also people underestimate how smart dogs actually are, my German shepherd jumps off the treadmill when he gets tired. He also opens gates and doors...-which is annoying, but I love mutt. -3

[thecomputernerd444]

@kevjohn2006 Acually, Its not only that, Its dangerous the dog could get hurt, caught, strangled, or he could fall

[thecomputernerd444]

I don't like the idea of putting a dog on a treadmill. If you want him to get exersize, take him out yourself!!! He needs fresh air too...Plus!, what if he fell, tripped, or his leg got stuck on it, its dangerous and cruel!! Poor dog..