 Treadmill?
Well! I finally found a way to make Valentine listen to me and give me his undivided attention when we go for walks!
Today I brought him into the area where I work out, my treadmill, hand weights etc.. And he started sniffing around the treadmill and was being all curious. So I turned the switch on and he of course jumped off right away. But I left it on and he was still curious. So I lifted him onto the tread mill and held him in place for a few seconds and then he was just a natural after that. He understood that in order to not fall off (he almost did!) he is to keep moving. So I did this for about 8 minutes at canter pace. Then I sped it up for about 1 minute at a full "galloping speed" then he started panting.
So then I took him out for a walk and he wasn't pulling, or acting "stupid" when he saw someone...I have yet to try this with another dog passing by. Although it didn't tire him out at all, he was panting a little and he seemed a little calmer on the walk.
So is this safe? Can I do this without hurting him somehow? (well besides him falling off!) How long and how fast can I go before I take him out? How long is safe for a 13 month old?  |