Canines hit the treadmill for a workout

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Canines hit the treadmill for a workout

By KAREN MARTIN SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE

Posted: January 14, 2013 at 2:32 a.m.

Celia Storey Having treadmill trotting as a dog-walking option has made Heather Larkin’s life easier on winter days, and Rosie enjoys it.

Heather Larkin and her dog Rosie regularly include brisk walks around their Little Rock neighborhood as part of a fitness regimen. When weather and other situations interfere with their outings, Larkin heads to the gym. Rosie, a well-behaved boxer mix, has a backup plan too — she trots on a treadmill.

Rosie goes running

When Heather Larkin can't walk her dog outdoors, she lets Rosie use the treadmill. (By Celia Storey)
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Heather Larkin’s dog Rosie is a high-energy indoor pet — she loves to run — so when her daily outdoor walks aren’t possible, ... (By: Celia Storey)

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Rosie can get her cardiovascular endurance exercise on a treadmill designed for people while her owner sits nearby, reading a... (By: Celia Storey)

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Charlotte Mallion, a trainer at See Spot Sit, says one key to treadmill training is the patient application of treats. Even a... (By: JAMIE WALDEN ) (Credit: Special to the Democrat-Gazette)

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