Minipacer Dog Treadmill Awarded One of Best New Dog Products

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- When selecting the best new dog products of the year, pet industry experts at SuperZoo 2012 had no bones about including the Minipacer, a new small dog treadmill that's on track to change the lives of small dogs everywhere. 

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From among hundreds of new dog products, the Minipacer was selected as one of World Pet Association's best new dog products of 2012. The Minipacer, designed specifically for dogs under 55 pounds, is from the makers of the popular dogPACER dog treadmill.

"The industry has spoken," says David Ezra, dogPACER's CEO. "The voters at SuperZoo recognize high quality, innovative pet products, so to be selected for this award is truly an honor."

With pet obesity at an all time high, exercise has become key to keeping pets' weight in check, and helping them lose life-threatening pounds.

"Most dogs simply don't get enough exercise," says Geralynn Cada, dogPACER's official dog trainer. "This is a critical issue and can contribute to major health, obesity and behavior problems."

But dogs are seeing success using both the Minipacer and the dogPACER.

Recently, Cada helped an obese dachshund named Rocky go from nearly 50 pounds to less than 30 (and still losing) through a sensible diet and regular regimen of Minipacer and outdoor exercise. Another dog, Heidi, an overweight 115-pound fostered rescue, lost 35 pounds using the treadmill and is now happy and healthy - and adopted!

With challenges like extreme hot or cold weather, time constraints or an owner's physical limitations, the Minipacer and dogPACER help conscientious pet parents ensure their dogs get enough exercise. One senior citizen cried tears of happiness when she saw how much her dog enjoyed running on the treadmill. Due to limited mobility issues, she wasn't able to personally give her dog the exercise she knew he desperately needed. Now she can.

Made of lightweight, sturdy carbon steel, the Minipacer is high quality, durable and affordable, retailing for just $479. And, at 42 inches long, 21.5 inches wide and just 8.2 inches high, the 48.4-pound Minipacer is easy to move and to store.

Ezra believes the award demonstrates the industry's ongoing focus on pet health and wellness products. "We're in the business of improving the lives of dogs and their owners," he says. "The Minipacer can definitely do that."

About dogPACER

dogPACER was founded in 2010 to develop the world's most accessible and affordable dog treadmill, without sacrificing exceptional quality. The original dogPACER and the Minipacer for small dogs, are made of strong but lightweight carbon steel, designed to hold up to even the toughest work outs. Attractive and user-friendly, dogPACER and Minipacer treadmills have revolutionized the dog treadmill market. DogPACER and Minipacer treadmills are available at retailers across the United States and online at www.dogpacer.com. For more information about the dogPACER and the Minipacer, please visit www.dogpacer.com.

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