Jamie Craig Webboard User Reg: 09-01-2009
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I use the Old Navy dog frisbees they're $5 and slightly rubbery which makes it a little more gentle on the teeth. They're not the most durable ones (why the ones for my dog are outdoor only toys and only with supervision) but they're cheap, fly well and when they're crushed chewed and stomped they still fly and can sorta come back to their original shape....they also don't hurt when your dog hurls them excitedly back in your face or spins around and hits you in the leg with one.
I use the Kong frisbee and it's lasted for months, although I saw her tooth pop through the other day. I like that I can wash it. Because of the weight, Maya loves to shake it around and buck like a bull with it. It sometimes hits her sides when she does her little act. I should video her in action--quite a show. In fact, we got in a habit of cheering her on and saying "yeah, kill it!" as she often growls when shaking it. It's now become a cued act. I'm sure the neighbors wonder what I'm doing with her when I yell "kill it!" and then there's a bunch of growling and running around. Such a clown.
!!! I AM SO ENVIOUS!!! We go through at least two or three a month, and that is with Gorilla tape wrapped around each of the four "corners"! We no longer allow tugging with the squirrels because if we do, they are gone in a day!
Might make a difference that my dogs are a bit smaller! Kipp, who is the roughest with them, weighs in at 29# and he's not a chewer he just grabs and holds on tight. I do need to watch my oldest dog with them as she'll chew them if not actively playing fetch with them. I also don't let them play with the squirrels with each other.
A tougher toy that you can fetch or tug with is the Tuffie Bowmerang my dogs love these, too. I just don't use them as much because the squirrels are lighter to carry and throw a little better.
I'll have to invest in a couple different material frisbees. The will is definately there- anything that flies through the air totally sets off his prey drive. He just completely lacks mouth-eye coordination. He tries so hard though!
Jamie Craig Webboard User Reg: 09-01-2009
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I'll have to invest in a couple different material frisbees. The will is definately there- anything that flies through the air totally sets off his prey drive. He just completely lacks mouth-eye coordination. He tries so hard though!
One day we'll catch one! I can feel it!
start with rolling it, really helps them learn where their jaws are. From there short tosses, then low throws, then high floating throws that they'll jump for. We started my parents dog at 10 weeks rolling the frisbee and feeding her out of it, by the time she was old enough to play frisbee she could catch that thing at any time from any direction (which was great for those who were bad at throwing, regardless of how bad the throw was she could always catch it lol)
He just completely lacks mouth-eye coordination. He tries so hard though!
In addition to the excellent frisbee suggestions, you may want to play around with some popcorn, just to get him used to catching things with his mouth.
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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Quote: Jessica Pedicord
He just completely lacks mouth-eye coordination. He tries so hard though!
In addition to the excellent frisbee suggestions, you may want to play around with some popcorn, just to get him used to catching things with his mouth.
leih
Yup, Chula learned w/ popcorn also.
Jessica, can he catch a soft ball yet? (not to be confused w/ a softball )
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start with rolling it, really helps them learn where their jaws are. From there short tosses, then low throws, then high floating throws that they'll jump for.
Hey Jamie:
Can't thank you enough for this thread and your excellent instructions. When we were out today I picked up one of those Kong rubber frisbees and Vince had the time of his life!!
Started him out rolling it, then gave him a drink of water in it and then we were off and leaping. Here's a few pics of my first timer, 98 lb GSD learning the joys of the frisbee.
However, I've gotta add my standard warning about dogs jumping up after frisbees. Notice how many pics show your dog vertical in the air? They can land wrong and blow out their ACLs in a heartbeat, especially if they're not highly conditioned.
Better to throw the discs much closer to the ground and/or teach your dog to land on all fours. I've watched some disc demos and this is a skill that is taught, tho I've not done it myself...
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