Concurrent exercise of dogs using carousel-type treadmill.
To exercise several animals at the same time, a carousel-type treadmill was constructed. Horizontal extensions secured to a motorized central shaft allow six dogs to be run concurrently. To counter the effect of centrifugal force, a rubberized banked running track was built. The track was also designed so that it can be hosed down for easy maintenance. During the past 2 yr, the treadmill has not required any maintenance, and only minimal attention has been necessary on the track.
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D010805:Physical Conditioning, Animal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005082:Physical Exertion