Exercise and Calm High Energy Dogs on Treadmills

Calm dogs are happy, well-behaved dogs.  But not all dogs are calm by nature, as certain dog breeds such as working breeds have higher energy levels.  Hyper or high-energy dogs need extra exercise and stimulation to take their “edge off” so they can be happy, well-mannered dogs. 

Although many dog owners want and need to exercise more with their loving furry friends, the hectic world often robs owners of the extra time and physical energy that is required to properly spend exercising with their dogs.

Believe it or not, when it comes to calming dogs with built up energy, the solution many owners are using is training their dogs to exercise on indoor treadmills.   

Standard mechanical treadmills designed for human cardiovascular exercise and conditioning are being used all over by dog owners as an effective means of exercising and calming dogs.
 
It is important to remember every dog needs the healthy benefits of daily fresh air and outdoors activities, but there are times when life does not leave us time for a refreshing long walk with our dog.

Having an alternative means of releasing your dog’s excessive energy when a busy life occasionally drains your energy is fundamental for you and your dog. 

And for dogs requiring an abundance of exercise every day, incorporating thirty-minute treadmill workout into a dog’s daily routine is a great idea.

Training a dog to use a treadmill is not as difficult as it sounds.  The first step is to use a harness with a leash in front of the chest, oppose to using a leash and neck collar.  Harnesses make it easier to control dogs while in front of them, and they also prevent potential injury from dangerous tension placed on neck collar.

Something else to keep in mind dogs are doing all of the exercising on the treadmill, so it is important to carefully monitor watching and listening for signs of a dog getting tired or overheated.

The key to daily treadmill use is to always make it a fun and enjoyable experience for your dog that extends beyond exercise. Using quick outdoor activities such as a game of fetch, obedience drills, or loose leash backyard sniff session to end a workout keep dogs referencing the experience as a fun activity.

Proper amounts of daily exercise are essential for both dogs and owners to be happy.   Treadmill training is just one of the many ways of calming dogs with excessive energy built up and eliminating unwanted dog behaviors such as dog aggression and barking. 

For more information on dog exercise treadmill training visit the exercise section on this website.