The Animal Nanny - Professional Pet Care Services: Dog Treadmill Training and Workouts Grand Junction

Pictured to above, is Amber, a rescued English Setter who is a high energy hunting dog. She learned to work on the treadmill in just a few sessions and all you need to say is " Amber, Treadmill!" and she literally runs to the treadmill, jumps on, and is ready for her workout!

Training $12.00 per 30 minute session. It usually takes 5 sessions to train a dog where they are comfortable on the treadmill but some learn in just two or three.

Workouts $8.00 per 30 minute session

Treadmill workouts are great for high energy dogs or for the dog owner who has a busy schedule. Treadmill workouts should not replace walking, hiking, and outdoor activities with your dog. Treadmill workouts should only be done a maximum of 3 days per week. Pent up energy, because of a lack in exercise, causes behavioral problems such as anxiety, digging, barking, chewing, aggression etc. Treadmill workouts are perfect for high energy dogs or dogs that need to release more energy. As an extra challenge for your dog, we can even put a back pack on your dog so he has something to work for. After dogs have their workout on the treadmill, they are tired, content and want to relax the rest of the day in peace.

We train dogs on the treadmill first by treats to entice them to walk forward as well as coaching them that they are doing a good job. We stand right by their side and monitor them closely. The first few times we have them walk and when we know they are comfortable, we will increase the speed so they jog. We NEVER make dogs run; A walk or jog is all they need, especially if they are doing so at an incline.