getting the damn dog on the treadmill

I'm glad, just keep an eye on his pads because of the rougher surface and make sure to gradually increase times until he gets in alittle better shape and his pads are better conditioned , odviously if he starts to get tired, you don't want him starting to drag his feet or trying to stop, that could really tear his pads, you'll have to use your best judgement.........hope all continues to go well.

 

yeah im trying to start him slow. the belt on this treadmill isnt that rough at all. but im still watching the whole time.

 

thats good, you would be suprised though, they can tear pretty good if your not careful, especially since the belts moving.....glad alls going good

 

oh i believe you. yeah its been much better. the dog has been great the last couple days. i think he just needed some stimulation. im glad i didnt throw in the towel

 

Thats great, I wish all new APBT owners had half as much guts as their dog to stick with it until the end, instead its too hard, takes too much time, isnt cool anymore,etc. so they tuck tail and jump the box. Thankfully, you stuck it out and I think you will be more than happy you made the right decision!

 

just turn it on with him in the same room and he may just get used to the noise etc......

THATS THE TICKET..........................

 

There is this stuff I have called PadGuard. I spray it on their feet whenever we go out on walks. It helps protect their pads. You could try getting something like that.

Your dog is probably chewing everything because of separation anxiety or just being bored. Make sure when you leave (if he's still getting out of the crate) that you leave all sorts of toys laying out around the house. Try zip-tying your crate shut on top, that helps them from escaping that way. Maybe leave a radio on or TV wherever you crate him at, that can make them feel easier hearing people's voices. Good luck and hope the treadmill continues to work. Oh and if he is still leery of the treadmill, pet it. I know it sounds dumb. Tell the treadmill how good and nice it is in the babyish voice you got- just like you'd do to the dog for being good. I had to do that with my hairdryer and nail clippers but it worked. Might not on such a big thing, but giving it a shot wouldn't hurt.

 

well, its kinda weird now. he will run for a while and then when he starts to get a little tired he just stops. i think hes worried he wont be able to get stop. i dont know its still working. his pads arent getting rough just very smooth. Do you guys think i should use some kind of oil. Im going to rest him for a couple days. The area around his pads is getting red and it looks like its kinda painfull. So im going to take like two or three days off and see if they look any better. but on a side note since he started running and im working a different shift he hasnt destroyed anything and he hasnt peed or pooped in the house. so let me know what you guys think about the oils. if i should use some and if so which ones to use.

 

Well, he probably is alittle soare since he is not yet in condition or his pads either......I would give him a few days off, actually after that, I would try either only putting him on the treadmill every other day, or, 2 days on, 1 day off etc. We never use anything to get pads in condition, just gradually increase times etc. ....have'nt tried but, they also have products called,
corona hoof cream or, Tuff pad that are supposed to help protect and help condition pads also.....

 

Or!! You could get some cute little shoes with little bows!!! ....JK!

Yea the stuff you can get to spray on their pads protects pretty well. We use it before walks. Her pads used to be so dry and cracked but since I've been using PadGuard, it's helped out a lot. It's just a touch hard to get off of yourself so if you don't want sticky, stinky hands, be careful!

 

hmm doggie nikes. sounds like a winner to me. maybe even some shoxs. i wonder what size he wears.