Im so surprise dhow much h eloves playing the two ball game.
Ill throw it and he tears off after it, then I wait fo rhim to come back, I say "OUT" and he drops it. Then i throw the other ball.
Is it ok to play with him llike this, even if hes not a retriever? I apologize if this is a dumb question.
Two-ball is the best game ever for exercising any dog!
The owner gets to stay in one spot and rest while the dog does all the running...hey, now that's my kind of exercise! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
The only down side to two ball is getting the dog to bring the ball to you. I want my dog to put the ball right in my hand. He's learned it wont be thrown again if he doesn't bring it right to my hand.
two ball is great for exercise, but i've been told and noticed that it can create a chewing problem in the dog. you don't want chewing in bite work, but to each his own. My dog is chewy and it took a lot of work to get her to where she's at and I notice that if I play two ball, which for me involves a flying squirrel and a kong, she usually is much more chewy on the tug the next time we play. They start chewing in anticipation of getting the next toy. Just my experience so its something to watch for. If you aren't training for schutzhund or don't have any chewing problems I think its a great way to get the dog panting pretty heavily.
Matthew Grubb Webboard User Reg: 09-27-2002
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Two ball and "two sleeve" are great training tools for dogs having trouble with the out. I have not seen squishy grips as a result but we use it mostly as a problem solver.
Originally posted by David Morris: Playing 2 ball with your dog usually ends up promoting premature outs.
Promoting premature outs is the fault of the handler. As the dog returns to the handler, the dog anticipates the next ball being thrown. The dog releases the ball in its mouth prematurally (not waiting for the out command)the handler ends up throwing the second ball for the dog, rewarding the dog for prematurely releasing the ball without command and anticipating the release of the second ball.
Bottom line: The handler must have good timing and ensure he throws the second ball only after he gives the command "out" and the dog obeys that command. If the dog drops the ball prematurely the handler withholds the second ball until the dog retreives the first ball and returns to the handler. If he does not, the play time stops and the dog ignored.
If a dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad dog?
John DeKruyff Webboard User Reg: 08-14-2001
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I noticed that when I played two ball with my dog that he was chewy on the grips, so now I only play fetch with one ball.......and I agree with Bob Scott and Derek Nelson that my dog brings the ball back to me, and I give the out before he drops it and then I throw it again.
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