How do you teach your dog to run on a treadmill?

Question

Any ideas?

Just a bit more information..No cats please, he loves them.

Also treats won't work because he's not a big eater. Unusual I know, but treats won't tempt him.

He HAS to be walked every day or he'll tear up the house. On bad days,it would be great if he could walk with me on the treadmill!

Answer 1

Try holding on to your dog's collar or a very short leash. Get the dog used to standing on the treadmill before you ever turn it on. Turn it on a few times with your dog standing right beside it so he gets used to the noise it makes and let him investigate if he wants to. When you do start it with the dog on, make sure it's at the slowest possible speed and be prepared for your dog to panic and try to jump off. Talk to him quietly to calm him, tell him it's alright and if you can get him to walk a few steps the first time out you're doing ok. The main thing is don't freak him and keep the sessions short until he realizes this is ok. You do need to stay with him though. (It would really help if he were interested in treats!) Good luck

Answer 2

Put a cat on the front of the treadmill and watch him go

Answer 3

Your dog is no fool, she Will realize that she is not getting anywhere, and when she stops to sniff she will always fall off. Don't be lazy, take the dog for a walk.

Answer 4

tie a snausage on the front im sure the dog will walk towards it. why would you want to do that anyway?

Answer 5

string something up in front of him that he likes to eat...they do it in the movies right? hehe

Answer 6

hanging a cat on the other end??

Answer 7

lol just put him on and turn it on