Tug Toys

[4 Paws]

Hi,

I'm interested in buying my gsd's a tug toy to try and get them interested in playing and came across these ones listed on ebay.I've never brought one before and just wondered if all you expert tug toy buyers could tell me if it looks like it would last with a couple of large dogs

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tug-toys-motivators...1QQcmdZViewItem

and these ones http://www.freewebs.com/ruff_n_tumble/tugtoys.htm I love the pink and black ones,hmm might have to try one,could always use it a s fashion accessory if they won't play with it :nahnah:

Edited June 5, 2008 by 4 Paws

[petmezz]

i have one myself, the dogs seem to not be interested in it, may be because they have been trained not to pull on clothing and the one i have would be simular to the jumper material of clothing.

i would look at for dog trainers to find definate tug motervaters for your dog. they are cheep and servace is good.

[Kavik]

I prefer tugs that are smaller and that could possibly fit in my pocket for training purposes, but I have seen lots of people at flyball with those sorts of tugs. Might as well try! I've tried lots of things, and have on my list of wants several more :nahnah:

[4 Paws]

I prefer tugs that are smaller and that could possibly fit in my pocket for training purposes, but I have seen lots of people at flyball with those sorts of tugs. Might as well try! I've tried lots of things, and have on my list of wants several more :nahnah:

I did email the seller and they do make smaller ones as well,do you think a smaller one would be better for getting dogs interested first?

here's the pic of the smaller ones they make they just sent me

Edited June 5, 2008 by 4 Paws

[Kavik]

Bigger would probably be better for getting interest (longer, can make it go faster etc), but you also have less control, and once they get interested they can be fast little buggers! :nahnah:

[dogdude]

Hi 4 Paws

If you are going to use the tuggie in drive training (I know you have expressed interest in the Balabanov dvds), I would start off with something small, with high motivation (like one that has a squeeky toy incorporated, and maybe some fur)

I started my pup off with one of those "Tuff" branded ones with fur and squeeky. Although it only lasted all up about 1 hour of tugging and chasing, it was highly motivating, and it made the progression to training tuggie easy.

The training style ones are only short, and have a handle on each end.

Tuggies with one handle can put too much pressure on the dogs neck. Holding a two handled tuggie is much safer for the dog.

I got a free one when I ordered the Leerburg dvd, and after 3 months of training, it hasn't dropped a stich yet.

My advice is to try to get the dog interested in the chase before the actual tugging part.

I started just whizzing it around on the floor with my hand and teased her with it until she started chasing it.

Long tuggies are impracticable for drive training IMO.

I got my short, furry, squeeky tuggie at Pet Warehouse for about $15.

[JulesP]

K9 Force was using the orbee balls on a rope at the Melbourne clinic. You could look at those.