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DOG TREADMILLSModels: contents Assembly Instructions • Parts List • Gradient Adjustment • Belt Tension Adjustment • Computer Console Instructions • Maintenance Instructions • Dog Training Manual • Technical Specifications • Warranty

assembly instructions 1. Fit Fur Life treadmills are robust, so they are also heavy! It is advisable that two people lift, carry and position the treadmill. 2. For protection during transit each treadmill is packed in three layers of boxes. If the machine has been damaged in transit, FFL must be notified within 48 hours, please refer to the Terms and Conditions booklet. 3. Remove the treadmill from the box and place on level ground. 4. Fix the side fences left and right to the machine using the screw M6x10L. All the machines have the same assembly 5. To connect the upright pole with...

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GRADIENT ADJUSTMENT 1. To raise the gradient, press the arrow keys once the slope option has been selected. 2. To lower the gradient, press the arrow keys once the slope option has been selected. Note: all models have incline and decline. BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT A. To adjust belt tension: 1. Keep the machine running, at approximately 4 mph. 2. nsert a 5 mm Allen key into the REAR END CAP and as shown below turn the bolts I evenly a full clockwise rotation. 3. If the belt continues to slip during use, repeat the above steps until the slipping stops. B. To centre the belt: 1. Place the...

COMPUTER CONSOLE INSTRUCTIONS 1. here is an ON/OFF switch located where the power lead comes into the treadmill at the T front of the machine. Use this to turn the power on and off at the machine. 2. he YELLOW SAFETY KEY must be inserted in the SAFETY KEY position in order for the T treadmill to work. Attach the safety key to the harness to act as a safety mechanism when the dog is on the treadmill. Pull manually in case of emergency. 3. • efore you start the machine please select whether you would like MPH or KMH which is B via a button on the side of the console. It then indicates what...

7. ll the models have the incline and decline feature now. Select the Slope display on the A console by using the arrow keys. Once it is showing the selection of the slope display use the arrow keys to adjust it. 8. emove and replace the YELLOW SAFETY KEY between using the treadmill for R one dog and another. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. amp and dirt are not good for the machine so it is important that the treadmills are D kept in dry and clean areas. If the electronic components get wet, turn the machine off and do not turn it on again until thoroughly dry. 2. ach new treadmill is provided...

WHEN FIRST USING THE TREADMILL • hen first introducing your dog always ensure that it is a positive experience. Use a treat, W biscuit or toy to make this a fun experience for both you and the dog. • ou are training the dog to use a treadmill. Just the same as if you are training them to be Y obedient, or using agility equipment etc. • he dog needs to have its attention on you, just as he/she would if you were teaching it a new T command. • tart by having your dog on a lead. The lead must be slack all the time. The object of the S treadmill is to encourage the dog to stand up on its own...

encourage it to walk forwards. This is quite normal however if the dog looks seriously unsettled stop the machine. Remember at this stage you are merely introducing your dog to the treadmill. • After 30 seconds or so switch the treadmill off. Reward and praise your dog. • epeat this 4 – 5 times. Praising and encouraging your dog. Please try to keep a slack lead R so that your dog can move its head and examine what is going on. Keep it fun and keep his/ her attention on you. It also allows the dog to learn to carry itself properly which is very important for even muscular development to...

• here is a time delay of 3 seconds before the treadmill reaches the speed that you have set, T this allows the dog to break into a trot pace comfortably. You need to give lots of encouragement at this point and tell them to trot on. • nce it is trotting decrease/increase the speed so that the dog can remain trotting comfortably. This is O a very intense pace and they need to concentrate on what they are doing. When they trot for the first time just trot for 30 seconds and then bring them back down to a walk. Slowly build up from here. INCLINE FUNCTION • hen introducing your dog to the...

• f you gently adjust the decline by minus one percent every other day, your dog should be I comfortable with this. If your dog shows any signs of stress or unsteadiness bring the treadmill back down to the 0% gradient using the arrow keys once the slope option is selected • Slowly re-introduce your dog by adjusting over a longer period of time. BUILDING MUSCLE CONTENT IN YOUR DOG • our dog may need more muscle content because it is an athlete and works and therefore Y needs to build up throughout its body or your dog may be overweight and by increasing the muscle mass it promotes more fat...

• o produce good muscle tone in a dog T requires the dog to be increasing its cardiovascular rate up high and maintaining that for a length of time. • o do this your dog must be comfortable T in the striding out gait and trotting gait. • lease ensure your dog has had practice P in these paces and has experienced different gradients. • ou need to build your dog up slowly, but the length of time that Y you can maintain a good pace, produces good tone on a dog. • f your dog is familiar with the trotting pace, then by building the I length of time that he/she does this will rapidly show...

• hen the dog starts to get to 10 minute W sessions then drop down to using the treadmill once a day. • After 6 weeks you should see dramatic results and changes in your dog. • t this stage use the treadmill 3 times a week to A maintain the dog in its new vibrant life style. GENERAL GUIDELINES • henever the dog goes on the treadmill always allow he/she a 1 – 2 minute warm up and 1-2 W minute cool down period. If this is not done your dog could injure itself. • ncrease protein levels in your dog’s diet if you wish to increase muscle content. I • educe calorie intake and tit bits if reducing...