2. Loop one end of your pet’s leash around the treadmill crossbar.
3. Clip the other end of the leash to your pet’s collar.
4. Place the magnetic safety key in place on its port on the treadmill
console.
5. Clip the free end of the safety key cord to your pet’s collar.
6. Verify that the leash is at least a few inches longer than the safety cord.
If it’s not, you’ll need use a different leash.
7. Remove the safety key clip from your pet’s collar.
8. Have your pet walk to the back of the treadmill belt as far as the leash
will allow to ensure they will not go off the back edge. Shorten the length
of the leash (or use a shorter leash), if necessary.
STEP 4: USING THE MOVING TREADMILL FOR THE FIRST TIME
The safety key MUST be in place before the treadmill can be used.
1. Ensure the treadmill is plugged in but powered off.
2. Stand at the front of the treadmill and have your pet stand on the
running belt.
3. Loop one end of your pet’s leash around the treadmill crossbar.
4. Clip the other end of the leash to your pet’s collar.
5. Place the magnetic safety key in place on its port on the treadmill
console.
6. Clip the free end of the safety key cord to your pet’s collar. Give the cord
a firm tug to ensure the clip won’t come off accidentally.
7. Turn the treadmill on to the lowest speed.
CAUTION: Be ready to yank the safety key from the console to stop the
treadmill in case your pet gets scared, falls, or tries to run off the treadmill.
8. As the treadmill belt begins to move, your pet may begin walking on their
own. If they do not, try calling to your pet or coaxing them with treats to
get them to walk forward on the treadmill.
9. Practice this process several times until your pet gets comfortable with
and excited about walking on the treadmill AND your pet can walk by
themselves on the treadmill without needing treats or coaxing.
GETTING YOUR PET READY
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PET EXERCISE SAFETY
SAFETY DURING EXERCISE
CAUTION: Never leave your pet unattended while using the treadmill.
• Do not exceed the maximum pet weight of 200 lbs. The recommended
weight for this treadmill is 130 or less.
• Always secure your pet’s leash to the crossbar. Always clip the safety
key’s cord securely to your pet’s collar.
• Never allow your pet to get on or off the treadmill while it is already
moving. Only begin a workout after your pet is standing in place on the
treadmill and appropriately leashed. Completely stop the treadmill before
allowing your pet to get down.
• Do not use the treadmill without the fabric side panels in place. The side
panels help your pet use the treadmill without distractions which might
cause them to leap off the side of the treadmill and get hurt.
• Stop the treadmill immediately if your pet displays any of the signs of
overexertion. See PREVENTING OVEREXERCISE AND OVEREXERTION
on pages 24–25.
• Always exercise within the exercise frequency, duration, and intensity
guidelines provided by your veterinarian.
• Carefully observe your pet for signs of discomfort or pain after each
exercise session, especially after the first few sessions and after
increasing the exercise frequency, duration, or speed. Often muscle
soreness can appear several hours to days after exercise.
• If your pet shows any signs of discomfort or pain after a workout, make
sure to give them plenty of time to rest and adjust their exercise routine
as needed.
• Start with short, low speed exercises. Increase the duration, frequency,
and intensity/speed of your pet’s workouts slowly over time.
• Do not increase both the speed and length of a typical exercise session at
the same time as this could cause overexertion. If you would like to see if
your pet can handle a slightly more challenging workout, it’s a good idea
to increase either the speed or the duration. Then, wait a few days before
exercising again to observe your pet for signs of discomfort or pain.
• Ensure your pet stays well hydrated before, during, and after exercise.
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