My plan to get a CSW

[Priska182]

Originally Posted by tupacs2legs

Often 'over exercise' can be over stimulating(adreneline rush that's hard to relax from) so counter productive,they need a tired mind not just tired body...so more training and trick solving and mental stimulation is what's needed,also u have to be carefull with a young large breed pup with how much and what kind of exercise they have.

Csv's seem to self regulate so don't often use all their energy up anyway,they always have some in reserve and also u will just end up with an ultra fit dog so its kind of a no ended road

That the reason why you need to don't use it every day and too often... I don't want an athlete And I can assure you that Genzo is not one. But the treadmill is also a "mental" activity because he need to concentrated to stay on it
Anyway, I'm glad to have one when I don't have enough time to walk him for hours
But it’s true that adult CsV are really surprising… My old lady at 12 years old was a real sofa girl, but when we goes for long walk she was always ready

[yukidomari]

treadmills are handy for getting your dog used to distance and for building stamina (But still doesn't emulate really "real road" conditions).. but keep in mind young dogs should not be using a treadmill or any other exercise which is repetitive and especially not on natural surfaces. I would consider treadmill exercises the same as biking with a dog, and wouldn't do it until after the dog is physically mature around 18 mth or so.