If you think your dog is obese, it’s high time you take firm action and ensure they lose the excess weight in a healthy and sustainable way.

In fact, studies have shown that overweight dogs die sooner, so you might want to reconsider your attitude to your dog’s (excess) weight, and ensure that they remain fit, healthy and happy for a long time to come.

Canine obesity is on the rise (as is human obesity, for that matter), and it is our job as dog owners to do our best to not only treat it, but prevent it.

Let us just remind you of the key ingredients of dog training first: patience, consistency, perseverance and treats. PCPT, if you need an acronym to commit it to memory more easily.

Are we talking about walking humans on treadmills? Or letting dogs use human treadmills? Is that even okay?