What I've been doing is giving her more rope, since I don't want my hand to get munched. You're saying that I should give her less rope, right? OK, I'll try that; what do I do when my hand gets munched? So far, I yell "OUCH" and stop playing. Good idea/bad idea?
I was afraid that's what the ultimate answer would be - shorten the rope and suck it up! Even if I can't write, at least I'll be able to dictate. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Update: Despite the wonderful advice given here, I went ahead and did what I wanted anyway! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
I got a rope toy, and tied a four foot length of nylon cord (5 mil) to it. She went nutso!!!! Didn't bite the cord once, just chased the toy like a maniac. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Once she had a good grip on the toy, I was able to reel her in nice and close and tug with her a bit that way.
I don't have the video, and I'm not training for SchH, sorry for posting in this section. Just wanted to share.
I tried shortening the line to an inch or so and it worked. (Un)fortunately, my "little" boy pulled so hard he tore the knot out holding the ball on the line. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> (gotta love strong dogs). His focus was good so I tried some heeling and he had good focus, head up. Now I can try VanCamp's idea of using a really thin line since my dog was kind enough to remove the thicker rope for me.
Don't bother with the thin line if your dog is pulling out the cord. You will waste more time putting it back in. I have to make my own ball-on-string because Goober always removes the cords. You can pull a thicker line through with needlenose pliers. I use 4mm climbing line and double it, then tie a square not. This leaves you with a loop handle. Experiment, you will find something that works.
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