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Teach Your Pet to Use the Walkin’ Wheels
®
We created the Walkin’ Wheels
®
with the intention that you will
adjust the wheelchair, put your pet in it, and in a few moments watch
him/her running and playing again. It can happen that way, but it
doesn’t always.
A wheelchair can be an adjustment for an animal. To some, there is
a strange device following him/her around making odd noises and
getting caught on furniture and doorways. They will adapt to these
changes, but need a little time.
We recommend you be calm, quiet, and slow when putting on the
wheelchair for the fi rst time. Give your pet lots of stroking and
reassurance. Treats help, too!
1. When starting this process we suggest that you use really good
treats to reward your pet for positive reinforcement/behavior.
Dog biscuits are usually not good enough for him/her to get
excited about. You won't need to keep using extra special treats
every day, just in the beginning of the training process.
A hungry pet is a motivated pet! Work with your pet before you
have fed him/her a meal. S/he will be more eager to pay attention
and earn the food reward if he is hungry.
2. Do not immediately put your pet in the wheelchair. Assemble
the wheelchair and leave it in an area where your pet can see it,
smell it, and touch it.
3. Use Quick Start Guide on next page.
4. After your pet is in the wheelchair hold the food reward right at
his/her nose level, and feed several pieces. Then you can move
one foot backwards, again holding the food reward in front of
you. S/he should then walk toward you to get the treat. Before
you know it, s/he is walking in the Walkin' Wheels! Again, give
him/her a treat and positive praise.
5. Work in very short (5-10) minute sessions, several times a day to
start off . Give your pet rest periods between each session.
Note: Please do not leave your pet unattended in the wheelchair.
Do not leave your pet in it all day. One hour is recommended.
