The RORU running mill aims to improve the well-being of canines and their owners by offering a seamless exercise experience to any lifestyle. Designed with accessibility in mind and prioritizing sophistication and cost, RORU allows every dog to have its day.
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a tired dog is a happy dog.
The relationships between a well-exercised dog and a mentally & physically healthy dog are directly linked
yet most dog owners under exercise their companions.
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14
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Dogs sleep most of the day while their owners work & then again while their owners sleep at night. The brief windows they have together are essential for exercise & bonding.
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30 minutes of daily aerobic exercise can establish a dog owner as provider & leader while satisfying the dog’s need to exert energy. Without satisfying this basic need, good dogs go “bad”.
90%
These unmet physical needs manifest in the form of behavioral problems. Behavioral problems are the number one reason dogs are given up to shelters.
56%
Our own inability to stay active and healthy trickles down to our canine companions. Over half the dogs in the U.S. are obese and it's our fault.
king of the mill.
Running mills are a common solution to the problem of under exercised canines. They provide owners an opportunity to run their dogs when weather, time, physical ability, or motivation stand in the way of the real thing.
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slatmill - the breeder's choice - $900-$1,500
treadmill - the familiar choice - $500-$900
carpetmill - the DIYer's choice - $200-$500
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run & done.
A ratchet-style adjustment puck allows for a one click set up. When the indicator is in the upward position, the frame can then be locked into “run mode”. When the indicator is in-line with the frame, RORU can then be set to “done”.
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take a walk on the wild side.
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