The most suitable treadmill for small dogs
When buying a dog treadmill for a small dog, you can pay attention to the size of the tread. The larger the tread, the more difficult walking on the treadmill can be. Should you choose an electric treadmill, it is also important not to set the speed too high. Smaller dogs need to take more […]
Training muscle strength with a dog treadmill
A dog treadmill is specially designed for dogs and serves as a kind of fitness device. Bringing a dog treadmill into your home makes it easy to provide your dog with adequate exercise. In addition, Dogmills offer ample stability. The treadmills allow dogs to walk and/or run in a straight line. The surface of the […]
Safety of treadmills
Otherwise, all Dogmills are equipped with well-finished materials. We assure that a dog cannot hurt itself anywhere. Regardless of whether you choose the wooden or plastic slats, the tread surface is flat and reliable. The plastic slats flex a little more and most likely (compared to the wooden slats) last a little longer, but they […]
Dog treadmills for rehabilitation
Normally, a dog walks or runs quite asymmetrically (slanting forward). This is more likely to cause overuse of certain joints or muscles. When a dog trains on a dog treadmill, it does so in a straight line. This is the best way to get and stay in top condition. All Dogmills are non-electric which prevents […]
Teaching use dog treadmill
First let the dog jump on and off it independently. Be sure to fix the tread itself at that time with your leg, for example. It is important to put the dog at ease. For example, use treats to encourage/reward good behavior. You can easily hold the dog’s collar or harness during the first steps […]
Depression in dogs, is that a thing?
CAUSES OF DEPRESSION Dogs are animals that become very (quickly) fond of certain routines and habits. Any kind of change can be a cause of depression in a dog. Consider not only changes in events, but also adjustments in behavior of the people in his or her immediate environment. For example, a dog may experience […]
Restlessness, what do you do about it?
causes of restlessness Restlessness can come from stress or too much energy in both dog owners and dogs themselves. Thoughts cannot be turned off because there is continuous busyness going on in the mind. Restlessness, in most cases, is accompanied by physical symptoms. Your dog may experience short-term but also long-term stress. For example, stress […]
Help my dog has growing pains!
growing pains Medium and large dog breeds grow quite rapidly between 6 and 18 months. The growth spurt is particularly evident in your dog’s legs. His or her bones suddenly become a lot longer and thicker. This has the effect of increasing the nutritional requirements (blood flowing in and out through the dog’s veins through […]
Old age in dogs, now what?
when is a dog old? When a dog is considered “old” varies greatly among dogs. This is partly due to the breed of dog. For example, larger dogs age faster than small dogs. Large dogs are senior by age 7 and sometimes even 6. Medium-sized dogs become senior by age 8. Smaller dogs, on the […]
