New doggie gym offers Fido a chance for fitness

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You're working out on a treadmill these days, so why can't your dog? That's the idea behind a new business in Alexandria, Virginia.

Frolick Dogs, a canine sports club, is the first of its kind in the Washington, D.C. region and its owners - Kevin Gilliam, a dog obedience trainer, and his wife, Kimberly think their 3,000 square foot facility could be the next big thing for devoted dog owners.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) KIMBERLY GILLIAM, FROLICK DOGS OWNER

"Now that it's open and people can come check it out, we've gotten people doing the head smack - a dog gym, of course. People are willing to put their dogs in day care and

going to the spa and things like that. Why not have a dog gym too?"

The gym offers a lot of things you'd find at your favorite workout spot.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) KIMBERLY GILLIAM, FROLICK DOGS OWNER

"We have the doggie treadmills, which is a great way to do the cardio workout, keep their pac