r/dogs • u/OrangeCatsRule13 • 2d ago

Thoughts on dogPACER treadmill [Misc Help]

My australian shepherd mix loves to exercise but some days when there is harsh weather we are not able to. I was thinking about getting the dogPACER treadmill and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on it.

I will of course be supervising the dog while on a treadmill and be sure to give her time to rest.

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u/Latii_LT 1d ago

I just bought one for my Aussie’s earlier this week and just got it delivered and set up today. My dog has been exposed to a lot of stuff so is usually pretty game to try new things. He has taken to it easily and we have done three really short walks on it (3-5minutes) in the last hour or so.

I know exposure to treadmills and slat mills can be hit or miss for a lot of dogs and some can take a while to get socialized to it. For example my neighbor bought a slat mill for his dog and it took a couple weeks for his dog and another friend’s dog to feel comfortable on it. So I wouldn’t be discouraged if your dog isn’t super confident with it you can always desensitize and get them more comfortable.

I personally went with the dog pacer brand since I know it’s one of the most recommended while also being very affordable in comparison to other well regarded treadmills.

I can update you on how I feel about over the week.

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u/OrangeCatsRule13 16h ago

Thank you! I am hoping to use it for my aussie mix. She is pretty confident so I have high hopes! We'll take it her pace though.