Why are Dog Treadmills better than human treadmills for pets? I often see videos on Youtube and other places with dogs running on human treadmills, either alone or with their owner. Two frequently asked question about dog walker treadmills are “why does a dog need one instead of a regular human treadmill?”, and “why are dog treadmills more expensive in some cases that the human counterpart?”.
At Treadmill For Dogs Review, we listen to your questions and enjoy answering them. To this end, here is the professional opinion about what is so great about pet treadmills, and why it can be dangerous to allow your pooch to run on the human tread mill. We have also sourced a great Q & A from a forum in Australia between two dog lovers:
From JogaDog USA:
“Can my dog use a regular/human treadmill?
There are many things to consider before running a dog on a treadmill designed specifically with the human in mind. Keep in mind, humans have a shorter gait than most dogs and thus require a shorter treadmill. Other reasons to be cautious in using a human treadmill for your dog are stability and comfort. An unstable treadmill will be uncomfortable for a dog to use, since it amplifies the feeling of falling. The JOG A DOG uni-body construction provides a solid, sturdy and secure foundation for the dog’s jogging surface. Many human treadmills offer shock-absorbent platforms that are more suitable for humans than dogs. Other factors to consider are treadmill durability, tread comfort and side enclosures to keep the dog focused and centered on the treadmill.
Additional note: A large number of our customers have told us they tried a human tredmill before purchasing a JOG A DOG. Not only is it more difficult to get a dog started on a human treadmill, human treadmills are sensitive to dust (let alone piles of dog hair). If you find a human treadmill that works for you, be certain to service your machine for dust and hair regularly! Unlike the JOG A DOG treadmill, human treadmills have exposed electronics and sensor contacts. Typically, when these sensors get dirty, the treadmill “crashes”. A treadmill crash can be dangerous, since the motor speed will respond erratically under such conditions. The JOG A DOG treadmill is maintenance free and has NO electronics at the head of the treadmill where the motor is located. All the electronics are safely placed inside the remote control that is typically mounted on the side guardrail. ” [Read more...]
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