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Originally Posted by moondog  It can be harmful for a developing dog to be forced into repetitive motion - the younger the dog, the greater the danger to developing tendons, ligaments, and joints. And exercise can be forced, even if a puppy is willing to jump up on the thing, because once he's up there and it's turned on, he is forced to continue.
Here's another thread on treadmills and puppies that may be of help. http://www.rottweiler.net/forums/pup...l-puppies.html |
Couldn't agree more. You don't want any kind of forced or unatural excercise for the pup. Look at the pup when you walk him. He trots, slows down, speeds up etc. Forced exercise such as walking your dog on a treadmill or even going out and going for a jog with your pup can be harmful to their bones & joints.