May 19, 2011
What tug toys would you suggest for following Michael Ellis's training system?
Full Question:
Hi Ed:Dean Campbell here - long time since I talked to you. I bought Kato vom Leerburg from you years ago was a great dog. Thanks.
Anyway, my wife has a 13 month old working line GSD male. She is using Michael Ellis approach to dog training, got the 1st DVD from you, will get the second when released.
She want to get some tug toys to use with that training, do know what tugs Michael or you would suggest for his style of training.
She is planning to attend a two week training with him first part of next year and want to have the right gear for the classes.
Thanks for you time and for putting out DVDs of Michael Ellis into production.
Dean
Cindy's Answer:
Choosing a tug for your dog is dependent more on your dog and the strength of grip, than anything.
I'll throw out a few favorites of mine, I think it's important to have the dog biting a variety of surfaces so they don't start favoring one specific toy.
Jute rolls
Mini tugs
Firehose tug
I also really like the bite pillows and wedges for playing with my dog. They aren't really great for an obedience reward (too big) but I find that I can practice some of my footwork and tug skills with these first and then go to the smaller tug I use for obedience.
I hope this helps.
Cindy
I'll throw out a few favorites of mine, I think it's important to have the dog biting a variety of surfaces so they don't start favoring one specific toy.
Jute rolls
Mini tugs
Firehose tug
I also really like the bite pillows and wedges for playing with my dog. They aren't really great for an obedience reward (too big) but I find that I can practice some of my footwork and tug skills with these first and then go to the smaller tug I use for obedience.
I hope this helps.
Cindy
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