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Build A Dog Treadmill:
Manual or Dog Powered Treadmill

Build a dog treadmill to help exercise your dog.

In days past, dog-powered treadmills were used to provide energy to run different types of small equipment, such as butter churns, cream separators, grinding stones, fanning mills, sewing machines and wood lathes. We suspect they were designed so dogs could go at a slow, steady pace for hours. The treads were usually of a slat design.

Modern dog-powered treadmills are used to give dogs a workout, usually in a short period of time, often as a substitute for other vigorous forms of exercise when the weather is nasty or the owner doesn't have time to take their dog to a safe, off-leash area. These treadmills can have either a wooden slat design or be covered with a wide belt of rubberized material or carpeting.

People who already own a human treadmill often simply teach their dog to use that. Some let their dogs run freely; others attach the dog to a harness that then clips onto the side rails. Supervision is always required.

Used manual human treadmills can be found at yard sales and thrift stores for well under $100. Remember to check www.craigslist.org for your area as well. Type in "manual treadmill" under Search in the For Sale section to quickly find a selection.

Be sure the treadmill will be long enough and wide enough for your dog. If not, you may need to build a dog treadmill that is the right size.

On Page Two are some ideas we've gleaned from research regarding the frame, rollers and belt. We estimate you’ll spend at least $150 in materials and shipping costs for a workable system.

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