Recently there has been a surge of interest on the topic of using treadmills for canine fitness. I frequently get asked questions regarding what kind of treadmill to purchase and ways in which they can be used. To be completely honest, I was not a fan of canine treadmills when they first began to grow in popularity. I saw a role for treadmills in physical rehabilitation, but I always felt there were much better ways to exercise a healthy dog.
In the hands of a trained professional, treadmills can be wonderful tools. Veterinarians and canine physical therapists have used them for rehabilitation and to assist patients with neurological problems. After doing a bit of research, I soon discovered an increasing number of canine professionals and handlers are also successfully integrating treadmills into their regular canine fitness programs.
