christy mascari Webboard User Reg: 11-12-2012
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I just watched a video Matt posted, in the video he is demonstrating how he plays tug with his dog. I loved watching it!
Actually, I would like to see more. What do yo all say to starting a thread dedicated to videos of how we all play tug with our dogs?
I love adding new "choreography" to our routine. Whenever I watch someone else play tug I always glean new insight and moves. It would be awesome if we could all share our unique tug styles.
Not to compete, or critique...just for the pure joy of watching engaged dogs having a blast with trainers of differing skill levels.
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Great idea!
I was JUST about to post about how weird the dobe i walked yesterday tugged at the leerburg leash.
(By the way, i swear by the leash. Godsend. Even with massive dogs. Or hardcore pullers. Leash maulers. This leash is my number one investment in walking 10000 confident. Im going to order about 4 more very soon. So i can leave at peoples houses ECT.)
Anyways, he would chomp chomp chomp on the leash. Then he would get a tight grip and stand REEEAAAL still.
Seriously strange to me. I stayed there with him frozen for like 5 straight minutes. XD
Very different from the labs and the shepherds who grab hold and SHAKEEEE! :P
I don't have videos but I've played tug with all my dogs for years. Even when it wasn't "safe" cause you'll make your dog mean. :roll eyes:
#1 rule.
DO NOT shake or lift the dog up and down. The dogs neck isn't made to take take that sort of pressure.
ONLY side to side and preferably level with the dogs back.
IF you understand bite work training you can add to this other wise keep it simple.
A flirt pole can be a great tool with a puppy.
Hey Bob, I only have my pet dog that I play tug with. She's too big to lift up but she will shake her head from side to side. Should I be discouraging that?
Also, she "cheats" by putting a foot up and over the tug to gain the advantage. I usually just tell her "no feet" and flip her foot off the tug. Is there a better way to stop her doing this.
Please keep in mind, my girl is a pet dog and not in serious training (other than CARO Rally)
Debbie,all that matters with a pet is that your both having fun and the dog isn't punking you to get the tug. The tug, pet or working dog is YOURS and not the dogs so YOU make the rules.
Steve, I also do a lot of work with the ball when the dog knows the routine but in training too much time can be lost between behaviors waiting to get the ball back.
Of course the dog's preference can be a big factor.
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Quote: christy mascari
I just watched a video Matt posted, in the video he is demonstrating how he plays tug with his dog. I loved watching it!
Actually, I would like to see more. What do yo all say to starting a thread dedicated to videos of how we all play tug with our dogs?
I love adding new "choreography" to our routine. Whenever I watch someone else play tug I always glean new insight and moves. It would be awesome if we could all share our unique tug styles.
Not to compete, or critique...just for the pure joy of watching engaged dogs having a blast with trainers of differing skill levels.
"What do yo(u) all say to starting a thread dedicated to videos of how we all play tug with our dogs ... It would be awesome if we could all share our unique tug styles."
Well, for me, I say HECK YEAH!
And the first video posted in response (Steve's) is terrific ... a happy, eager, well-trained dog! I loved seeing Doc win and immediately out the tug for more fun.
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Thanks for the kind words Christy! I'm right with you on a Tug section. It's such a dynamic game I know it would help my technique for sure to see some more vids. I love this video of these cops in Belgian not so much tug but great to see how people blend training and play. ---------- https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4710844616117
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