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Tug-O-War
Dear Friend,
Ever since I started training dogs I have been told that I should never,
under any circumstances, play tug-o-war with my dog. That if I did it
would turn my dog into a mean, aggressive, and uncontrollable beast.
I have always disagreed with this advice. I think that one of the
best games to play with your dog is tug. Especially when your dog is a
pup.
Here are the 6 reasons why I recommend tug:
- Great way to exercise your dog.
- Playing tug will strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
- Tug can become one of the best rewards to use in training. I know a
lot of dogs that would rather play tug than take a treat.
- Tug allows your dog to use his or her teeth. Dogs have a physical and
psychological need to use their teeth and jaws.
- Playing tug with rules gives you control over the most dangerous part
of your dog, his teeth and jaws.
- Done correctly, tug will teach your dog that you are the pack leader.
Now I want to make one point extremely clear. When you play tug it
has to be played with some rules. If you don't follow these rules, tug
can become a very bad game to play with your dog.
Rule #1: Always start the game.
The only time your
dog sees the tug toy is when you bring it out. The tug toy should always
be left in the closet or a drawer.
Rule #2: Don't allow your dog to ever put his teeth on
your skin while playing tug.
If he does, the game is instantly ended and the
tug toy is put away.
Rule #3: Make your dog work for the tug toy.
During your tug sessions have your dog do commands; sit, down, stay, etc.
Always, always, always end the game. When
you tell your dog to "Drop It," he should release the tug toy
immediately. During your tug sessions have him release the tug
toy a few times.
If you can follow these rules you won't have a problem with tug-o-war. If you can't follow these rules, don't play. It's as simple
as that.
All the best,
Eric R. Letendre
Bay State Dog Training
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