Lablover Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Just an idea ruthless.why dont you get a normal tug and insert a squeeker into it. Or get the hessian fabric and make a tug yourself out of that with the squeeker inside. Never say never - all the same I would be concerned a squeeker could cause possible bite/nouth problems. After having a hard mouth labrador, my number one fear/horror is somehow developing another. That being said, WE can squeek/encourage etc when warranted, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 all the same I would be concerned a squeeker could cause possible bite/mouth problems. That's an excellent point LL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Paws Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 not a ball but these look good quality and have a squeeker in them http://www.snuggleme.com.au/dog_products/s...s/sqwuggies.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 all the same I would be concerned a squeeker could cause possible bite/mouth problems. That's an excellent point LL. ha ha. I admit to being totally phobic regarding mouth problems. I think I am an expert as to the reasons why it is caused. I wish I was NOT!!!!!!!!! Luckily does not seem tooooo genetic. My problematic mouth boy sired the recently crowned 2008 Australian national retriever winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 O/T, but getting back to the point of choosing a puppy for drive training... I'm reading a Schutz training book borrowed from the forum, and it suggests that a pup that is a natural retriever often makes a good drive training prospect. It talks at length about reaction tests to choose one. Also naturally inquisitive and confident personalaties help. Schutzhund Theory And Training Methods by Susan Barwig and Stewart Hilliard It also names some non traditional breeds that can make good Schutz prospects (although not under Australian Schutz rules) : Australian Shepherd, Lab, Staffordshire BT, and Bull Terrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 O/T, but getting back to the point of choosing a puppy for drive training...I'm reading a Schutz training book borrowed from the forum, and it suggests that a pup that is a natural retriever often makes a good drive training prospect. It talks at length about reaction tests to choose one. Also naturally inquisitive and confident personalaties help. Makes sense to me!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPING Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 im by no means and expert im actually new to the forum but my 2cent for what its worth is that a toy like the wubber that makes a sound and has alot of movement is excellent for PREY drive building e.g. once i squeeze it my dogs ears are up and the moment the tail starts flapping about that it JET smashes it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-j Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Hi If all else fails you can have a squeaker in your hand and squeak it when the dog shows some interest in the toy. This is how I have started dogs that are reluctant to play but like the squeak. My problematic mouth boy sired the recently crowned 2008 Australian national retriever winner. Ohh another SOS doing well :D making hs owner and his dad's owner very proud I imagine. cheers M-J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeak Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Not sure if this would work for you, but this place have a sheepy tug with squeakers. http://www.obedienceproducts.com/Motivational_Toys.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I am thinking about getting a sheepy tug from Clean Run but not sure about getting it through quarantine? I called AQIS and if I can get a letter from manufacturer that it has been prepared a certain way it should be OK. Now need to contact Clean Run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Kavik - hmmm seriously I wouldn't bother. We have ordered Sheepie tugs from Clean Run into Australia and never had them quarantined . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Just don't want to go through all that trouble and get pinged I know they should probably be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Last order I got from Clean Run I got the thing like a flirt pole with a squeaky sheepskin bit at the end. Customs opened it and didn't confiscate it. You'd prob be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Yeah I would agree we have ordered multiple packages from Clean Run and not lost any of the toys and they have usually contained at least one rabbit or sheepie tuggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Cool thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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