Why Buy a DogTread™?
1. Keeping Your Pet Healthy is a Key Ingredient to a Happy Pet
Just like humans pets need to be healthy to be happy and the only way to do that is to eat right and exercise. Exercise on a regular basis not only has numerous physical benefits, but emotional benefits as well. If your dog is cooped up all day odds are he/she will become extremely bored seeking destructive outlets to relieve energy, or the opposite will happen – yes, dogs can suffer depression too.
2. Exercise Helps Dogs Live Healthier and Longer Lives
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention notes that most pets benefit from at least 45 minutes of moderate to strenuous daily activity.1 A regular walk is not always enough. Treadmill training can give a dog a great workout regardless of weather or environment, allowing owners to maintain consistent exercise regimens. It provides increased muscle definition, toning, improves vitality, increases life span and curbs destructive behavior or excess energy often associated with the lack of exercise.
3. Obesity is a Growing Epidemic for Pets
Puppy bonbons and all-terrain strollers are not an ideal lifestyle for any animal. The American Veterinary Medical Association has estimated that nearly 40% of the dogs in the United States are overweight. This common medical condition can lead to a variety of health related issues that contribute to a shorter lifespan including cardiac disease, arthritis, labored breathing, hip dysphasia, back and joint pain, endocrine diseases, heat and exercise intolerance, respiratory conditions and compromised immune functions.
4. Establish a Consistent Exercise Regimen
While we first advocate getting outside with your pet, we also understand that this is not always possible. Inclement weather, hectic schedules, traffic or general everyday living conditions may make it difficult to maintain a consistent exercise program. The DogTread™ helps to eliminate the excuses and makes it easy to help you get your best friend’s workout scheduled with regularity.
5. Essential 1:1 Bonding Time
Staying watchful and supportive during your pet’s exercise time ensures that you both are getting the much needed bonding time you both need. Pets are pleasers and they strive for your attention and affection. It is important to give this back to them and show that you are equally pleased with their performance to keep them excited and motivated. The DogTread™ is not for the lazy pet owner. It is important to stay attentive and always present with your dog while it is on the treadmill. This will help you be aware when your dog is having an off day or not feeling well.
1Always check with your vet for especially obese pets and breed characteristics. Sources: American Veterinary Association, Association of Pet Obesity Prevention