You have got to be kidding: A treadmill for your DOG???

[Kevy Baby]

A saw a headline pop up on my news feed desktop gadget that read, "Fido and Fluffy can be techie, too (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23674521/)." Naturally it caught my attention.

But the first item that comes up is a freakin' treadmill for dogs!

http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo_StoryLevel/080317/080319_DigiGirl_Pets_treadmill.hmedium.jpg

Are people really that lazy?!?

But there are some interesting toys discussed:
The Mouse in the House cat toy ($63) is one of those pieces of entertainment that could potentially yield hours of activity. By learning to press a button, the cat can release an automated mouse that runs on a small track through a dollhouse-sized living room and kitchen.
http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photo_StoryLevel/080317/080319_DigiGirl_Pets_mousehouse.standard.jpgPetGad gets.com
The motorized Mouse in the House cat toy ($63) lets cats play and exercise when they're alone in an apartment or house.
Dogs can play with the canvas Talking Bone ($21) — owners record their voices into the device — as well as a retractable ball-thrower like the Ball Blaster ($20), or lit-up Frisbees.

[BarTopDancer]

My cats would prefer the box the Mouse in the House toy came in.:rolleyes: But only if someone shows great interest in it.

[lashbear]

Now your dog can have a treadmill desk, too !! :D

[Not Afraid]

Show people use treadmills for dog walking if they live in places with difficult weather. But, why is it lazy for a dog and not for a person?

[CoasterMatt]

I instantly thought of this-

[Gemini Cricket]

Are people really that lazy?!?

Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Yeeeeeeessss.


:D

[RStar]

I've seen people walk dogs riding in cars, on bikes, and on skate boards. If you ask me they nneded the walk as well. Yes, people are lazy.

Me, I don't even walk my dog. I'll toss a toy to the other side of the yard so he runs. :rolleyes:

[Moonliner]

Speaking as the official LoT-Treadmill representative I can only say: Bad form! Bad form indeed!

[Moonliner]

After your dog finishes his workout on the treadmill, he can play a game of fetch (http://www.break.com/index/cute-dog-plays-fetch-with-himself.html)

[Alex]

Show people use treadmills for dog walking if they live in places with difficult weather. But, why is it lazy for a dog and not for a person?

Using a dog treadmill isn't lazy for the dog it is lazy for the person not willing to actually walk with a dog. A person using a treadmill themself is different.

But walking is the big reason why I will probably never own a dog. Since we no longer live in a placetime where it is ok to just open the front door and let the dog run on its own for a while (and I'm unlikely to live in one of the places where that is ok) and I really don't want to have to deal with walking them.

[CoasterMatt]

What a ruff life.

[innerSpaceman]

Hey, we walk our dog a lot. But he could use more exercise than that. The treadmill is not just for lazy pet owners. If it's a supplement, it's for responsible pet owners.


And yeah, how come it's ok for humans to get their exercise in such a techno-convenient way, but not animals? Stupid double standard there.

At least dogs don't have computers on their's ;)

[Gemini Cricket]

The Dog Whisperer used a treadmill on a dog that needed exercise.

[RStar]

I walk about 5-6 miles a day at my job. The last thing I want to do is walk when I get home.

But using a treadmill is much better than no excersise at all. How about a video screen so the dog can see a cat, another dog, or a toy to chase? I want a VR dog treadmill! :D

[innerSpaceman]

A loop of the mailman arriving would work for my dog.


Besides, my dog-on-a-treadmill philosophy is 'If it's good enough for Astro, it's good enough for Pluto.'