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Aug 1, 2008 at 8:28 AM
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On my walk to work this week I've seen this same item that the trash guys declined to pick up:

Some sort of treadmill, I thought, approaching it from the south side. As I passed, however, I noted this little pronouncement:

your revolution will not be televised

And on the backside, we achieve brand identification:

jog this beyotch

Yes, my people, that's a treadmill for dogs. A treadmill for dogs. A treadmill for dogs. A treadmill for dogs?

Or more accurately, a treadmill for the dogs of people who are too lazy to take their dogs out for a real walk.

Revolutionary? Sure, if your idea of a revolution is having your dog chew your favorite slippers, crap on your rug, and maul you while you're sleeping. Gee...I wonder why the Jog A Dog is sitting out at the curb.

Thank you to Spucko for giving voice to the existential crisis this device would surely produce in a dog accustomed to being walked in the park: "How am I supposed to take a crap on this thing?"

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ROTFLMHO......*sigh*

LMAO that they use a greyhound as their logo: the one breed of dog that wouldn't need this.

RedScylla replied to brownamazon’s comment:
Aug 1, 2008
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That's kind of what I imagine, too. Some well-meaning but misinformed person getting a greyhound and thinking, "Well, greyhounds like to run. I bet he'd like a treadmill."

Ugh - that actually disturbs me quite a bit. I'm remembering a CSI where a dog-fighting ring was using several treadmills to exhaust their dogs before a fight. Can't remember the logic behind it, but regardless - I equate it with abuse. :(

Well, in my neighborhood, I doubt there was anything so sinister involved. My neighbors strike me as the dumb but not vicious types.

Robbbiedobbbie replied to Debbie’s comment:
Aug 1, 2008
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Oh,now I feel bad-- that's horrible!! I didn't know.........shame on them!!!!

I'll add - I don't get the feeling this was used in a malevolent way. Doubtful that dog abusers would go out and buy a branded treadmill that was made explicitly for dogs. Seems like something the folks in my neighborhood would do too. Set it up right next to their treadmill so Fido could trot along and watch Matt Lauer with them! ;)

Hmmm...I actually think this is a good idea for people who have breeds that need a lot of exercise beyond two walks a day. Not giving your dog enough exercise is what makes them act out. Cesar Milan - not that I think he is the utmost authority all the time - is a big fan of doggie treadmills but then again he only uses them in the context of rehabilitation. I've never heard him advocate having one in the home.

Ironically I read that greyhounds don't actually need a load of exercise and prefer to curl up on the sofa!

Of course, I think it's crazy for people who only plan to take a dog for two walks to get a breed that requires more exercise. Aren't those kind of dogs working dogs?

Wow. Laziness takes on a whole new meaning. Well, hey, at least them being lazy doesn't adversely affect their pups this way. At least one of them still gets exercise. Then again, maybe they shouldn't have gotten a dog...
Sad commentary on the state of things

So very sad.

RedScylla replied to electric firefly’s comment:
Aug 1, 2008
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But funny. Which always seems to be the theme of my blog--sad but funny.

Not practical working dogs, no. I mean jack russell terriers and such. Dogs like that have become very common house pets and they need constant exercise or they go a little nuts. I don't think peeps really have any business getting a dog like that in the first place because they really aren't a good match for most families. But if someone does get a dog like that - they are absolutely asking for trouble if they don't exercise it several times a day and that's where something like a treadmill would come in handy. And it could be exercise for humans, too, because they have to be involved in that activity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVjzd320gew

Is this a fitment, or has someone discarded it? Too much trouble to use, perhaps - or maybe the Flung Crap Syndrome got them...

Another thing Caesar Milan recommends for high energy dogs is walking them with a backpack full of weights, and for dogs that traditionally pulled things like St Bernard's he recommends a cart for them.

If you guys watch the video I linked to, you will crack up.

The owners of my fitness club had a Springer spaniel they'd let walk (not run) on the treadmill. She enjoyed it quite a lot and would sit on it waiting for them to turn it on.

DKN replied to Geology Byotch’s comment:
Aug 1, 2008
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OMG! I love it! Hilarious every time!

I agree that a treadmill can be used very well for high energy dogs. My friends have two Dalmations, and you can walk/run those buggers for hours and they never get tired.
And they will happily hop on the treadmill and go for a run...they really seem to enjoy it.

I totally agree with Cesar that the treadmill can be put to good use, but I can SO imagine the crappy things that idiot/lazy/no good/scumbag humans can come up with to MISuse the darn things when it comes to dogs. Hmmm....misanthropic?...moi???

As for these folks, the doggercize machine obviously didn't work out too well for them! ;)

Lauri replied to Geology Byotch’s comment:
Aug 1, 2008
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That cat treadmill video makes me extremely happy! I watch the one cat's face. The one who is happily padding away with just his front feet. He is so happy. He really feels that he is going somewhere pleasant.

LOL. Thanks for sharing that. I never ever get tired of that one!

That, or it was time for an upgrade ;)

Blergh! Let's hope not! ;)

electric firefly replied to Geology Byotch’s comment:
Aug 1, 2008
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Hilarious!

I found a great link about the do's and don'ts of Doggie treadmills.

I think that those are used less by people too lazy to walk their dogs and more by people who are conditioning dogs for fighting. Have you heard any crazy barking/snarling in your neighborhood lately?

RedScylla replied to Anya's Mom’s comment:
Aug 1, 2008
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LOL. If you could see my neighborhood. It's full of little gnome cottages inhabited by college professors. Not really dog fighting people.

Anya's Mom replied to RedScylla’s comment:
Aug 1, 2008
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Sadly I think I have a warped perspective due to the craptastic neighborhood I live in. In fact I just called animal control on my crazy ass neighbors who decided it would be a good idea to keep 2 roosters and one hen in their backyard in a little lean-to. I could understand one rooster and multiple hens..I honestly think they were hoping to do some cock fighting. WTF?

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Does your neighbor want to sell this unit?
Jog-a-dogs are used by dog lovers to train a pure breed for correct gate and head position for a show. This is one of many training methods for the show ring. These machines are almost always used in addition to normal exercise not as a replacement. They are costly new, well built and last almost forever. This unit is heavy, 160lbs, solid construction. I'm guessing your neighbor once showed dogs or wanted to make sure the dog had exercise during bad weather.

Looked to me like the neighbor just wanted to throw it away, and I'll bet that 160 lbs thing is why it took weeks before the trash guys hauled it off.

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