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Post by ...Paul... on Jan 14, 2010 12:00:37 GMT
hi there. now we all know that taking your dogs down fields/beach or for lucky ones in there huge back garden to train with there dog/s but do people still use treadmills or slatmills for that extra edge.
ive thought about getting a treadmill before but havent got round to it as i really enjoy getting involved with my dogs (not saying people who use treadmills dont) but would u say a treadmill/slatmill would get ur dog that extra edge or make them fitter?
people say to me "dont put your on a tredmill it send them doolally" is this true?
Do u notice a differance in your dog after being on a treadmill/slatmill or do ur dogs generally really enjoy the tradmill/slatmill?
Thanks iTz ... Paul ...
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Post by Shakka-Staffs on Jan 14, 2010 13:07:49 GMT
in my experience dont bother mate not all dogs will use one for starters and i think youll just be wasting your money. I only use ours when its raining badly, but nothing beats the bike or a good 8 miles road walk. best bet to try them on one b4 you buy one. I dont think itll give you the edge over anyone else either.
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Post by phil on Jan 14, 2010 13:13:01 GMT
alright paul, treadmills are ok and i have used them in the past and i cant say i dont think the dogs enjoyed it , but the work can be very much the same , i think that just going out on the bike up and down hills and along the flat where the work is more varied is better for the out come of the dogs
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Post by bkk on Jan 15, 2010 11:35:33 GMT
A mill can be an invaluable tool when conditioning a dog if used correctly, (as an addition to road/bike work etc). If you have a dog that cannot be trusted off lead, again a mill can be a god send. That said, not all dogs enjoy the mill but if introduced early on you might have trouble getting them off it. As for sending them dollally, not in my experience.jmo  |
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Post by ...Paul... on Jan 15, 2010 12:26:41 GMT
cool thanks for answers all though i did think more people used them. i really did think a mill was a nessesary for any sporting dog as u can pick a second hand motored treadmill for 50 quid now. so if dog dont use it i could....lol thanks again iTz ...Paul... |
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Post by Shakka-Staffs on Jan 15, 2010 13:13:04 GMT
you can buy ours for £50  |
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Post by palmer on Jan 15, 2010 14:57:54 GMT
if i had the spear money i would get a good slatmill as having 3 dogs and working i could work it in to there Dayle work outs
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Post by bobslurchers on Jan 15, 2010 22:19:18 GMT
you can buy ours for £50 have you still got it? is it a motorised people treadmill or a dog treadmill? Either way i would be interested as we got let down on the one i was going to be getting We have been looking for one to give our dogs a bit more extra exercise if the weather is not good, like when we had snow the other week and couldnt get them out to the field (they went out for the first few days but on the ice i gave it a miss). Also it would be good for our "special" dog who cannot focus, to let him have a good run ad get tired without causing problems. |
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Post by ...Paul... on Jan 16, 2010 13:17:16 GMT
yer shakka. ill have it mate, ill be round monday to pick it up! if fergiie dont use it i will. cheers mate!
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Post by bullmatt on Jan 16, 2010 13:47:43 GMT
you can buy ours for £50 have you still got it? is it a motorised people treadmill or a dog treadmill? Either way i would be interested as we got let down on the one i was going to be getting We have been looking for one to give our dogs a bit more extra exercise if the weather is not good, like when we had snow the other week and couldnt get them out to the field (they went out for the first few days but on the ice i gave it a miss). Also it would be good for our "special" dog who cannot focus, to let him have a good run ad get tired without causing problems. you can have our electric people one we use for ares for 50 quid,if you want it i will get some pics up for you |
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Post by bobslurchers on Feb 1, 2010 23:33:29 GMT
you can have our electric people one we use for ares for 50 quid,if you want it i will get some pics up for you Do you still have it? As we have let them have a go on one and i think with a bit of training they will get it. Where abouts are you and do you have some pics? |
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Post by Shakka-Staffs on Feb 2, 2010 17:18:03 GMT
Sry bob Paul phoned me and reserved it the same night he collected it last week.
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Post by bobslurchers on Feb 2, 2010 19:34:45 GMT
Sorry i was interested in matts one, unless thats now gone too
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Post by bullmatt on Feb 2, 2010 19:51:28 GMT
still here will get it out of the lockup,you might have to give me another nudge in a week if no response |
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Post by bobslurchers on Feb 9, 2010 18:50:04 GMT
Just a reminder for matt, where are you located?
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Post by bullmatt on Feb 9, 2010 19:17:54 GMT
were in east sussex mate , you?, still havent got it out will do this weekend and post some pics.see what you think |
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Post by TS on Feb 10, 2010 9:09:39 GMT
Well. I use slatmill to conditioning my dogs. I love it but ya shouldn't take off any other workouts like roadwalk, cycling, flirtpole etc.. Some guys just get mill and then leave all other workouts away (dogs can get also very fast bored if they only run from day to day). Slatmill is just one extra workout for us.
And where you need it?
1. Getting some muscles to your dog?
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2. Fat burning?
If 1, get carpetmill. If 2, get slatmill. Also, if ya have many dogs, you save very much time when you can use mill, just put your dog to run, get it off and let him recover while second dog are running. Simple.
BTW. I can say, good slatmill runner is fast as rabbit also in ground ;D
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Post by bobslurchers on Feb 10, 2010 23:27:06 GMT
were in east sussex mate , you?, still havent got it out will do this weekend and post some pics.see what you think We are in kent, but i travel for work so can probably collect one of those days if ok with you. If you could post pics that would be great. Esp if this snow keeps up will be a usefull thing to have. |
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