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Dog-Powered Butter Churn

Churning butter was a chore that took a great deal of time and in the busy homes, everyone had their duties - even the family dog. The dog would run on the treadmill which would turn the wheels that would be attached to the dash. The dash would move up and down, churning the fresh cream into butter. To train the dog to run on the treadmill, a bowl of food would be attached on the front, just out of reach of the dog. The dog would run, trying to reach the food and turn the treadmill.