John Michaelides wrote 12/28/2002 08:54 AM rubber hose as reward toy #30151 - 12/28/2002 08:54 AM
John Michaelides Webboard User Reg: 10-11-2001 Posts: 50 Loc: Offline	I'me using small jute tug's now, but i'me thinking of trying some rubber hose sections for focus and reward toy's. I've never used them before but they seem like they would be easier to handle in and out of pocket,hiding. Would any old garden hose be okay, or would something more heavy duty be needed? Does anyone use these? Any advise or suggestion's?
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Mike Russell wrote 12/28/2002 09:32 AM Re: rubber hose as reward toy [Re: John Michaelides ] #30152 - 12/28/2002 09:32 AM
Mike Russell Webboard User Reg: 09-26-2001 Posts: 706 Loc: Offline	you can contact local companies that deal in construction (specifically that use air compressors), ask them for some 1 or 1.5in high pressure air hose scrap. It's thick and tough, and when it gets a small cut in them, they have to throw away that section of the hose, so maybe they'll give you part of it for free. Just an avenue to look into. Mike Russell BANNED FROM THE LEERBURG BOARD
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Deanna Thompson wrote 12/28/2002 10:26 AM Re: rubber hose as reward toy [Re: John Michaelides ] #30153 - 12/28/2002 10:26 AM
Deanna Thompson Moderator Reg: 10-27-2001 Posts: 2261 Loc: Eastern Maine Offline	Don't bother using a regular garden hose for an adult dog, but they work great cut in 6-8 inch sections for puppies. You can get washing machine hose off the roll at places like home depot and Lowes for 97 cents, or you can order the same stuff precut on the internet for $10 each + shipping...
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Gregory Doud wrote 12/28/2002 01:56 PM Re: rubber hose as reward toy [Re: John Michaelides ] #30154 - 12/28/2002 01:56 PM
Gregory Doud Webboard User Reg: 07-11-2001 Posts: 51 Loc: Offline	I use garden hoses in my training...you can make them any length you want, are cheap, and dogs love them! I would recommend a length of 10 inches if you are going to play tug with your dog using them...you can then make them smaller and smaller as your training advances (if you carry them on you when you reward your dog). Good luck! -Greg
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John Michaelides wrote 12/28/2002 07:15 PM Re: rubber hose as reward toy [Re: John Michaelides ] #30155 - 12/28/2002 07:15 PM
John Michaelides Webboard User Reg: 10-11-2001 Posts: 50 Loc: Offline	Thank's for the input guy's, i'll go to Home Depot and check out what they have. I do want something a little heavier than regular garden hose.
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