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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
My asshole Rot REFUSES to fetch unless I throw it in the water. Problem is that he still needs to burn energy.
Solution? Treadmill trained his ass. I put him on there once a day or so at about 5 mph for 1-2 miles until that tongue gets lolling and he starts to tick his feet off the back of the platform. I wish it were a little longer so he could get a full 'leap' in at higher speeds instead of the fast trot that he has to do to fit on it, but it is what it is.
Sometimes he just pops right up on it and is ready to go. Other days he looks at it the same way I look at it - "nah, that sounds like a terrible idea..." but eventually he gives in.
The nice thing about the treadmill is that he has to maintain focus to keep from getting shot off the back so it lets him power through some of the 'working dog' instincts as well. It's a job for him and it will engage him.
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i know i already quoted this post asking for a pic but also wanted to say my Rott refuses to get in her kennel for anyone but me unless they throw 1 piece (i mean WTF) of food in there for her.
it seriously pisses my wife off when she walks straight in when i tell her to
