As you can see, one
game of TUG teaches your dog FIVE cues (sit, wait, leave it, take and drop) and a whole lot of impulse control!
Not exact matches
No teasing her with your hands or fingers, or using your shirt sleeve for an impromptu
game of tug — it might seem cute for a moment or two, but obviously, this is not a habit we want to
teach!
Teach him to play «fetch,» but avoid
tug -
of - war
games with fear biters or that can encourage the biting behavior.
To learn more, see my previous articles & videos on How to Play a Structured
Game of Tug with Your Dog and How to
Teach Your Dog to Play Fetch.
Rules
of the
Games Invite your puppy to play with you often With
Tug of War, win more often than you lose Do not play too roughly
Teach him to «Drop It» on command — stop
tugging and trade for treat Stop before your puppy gets bored — play several short sessions per day Stop playing immediately if you feel any teeth to skin Stop playing if your puppy begins to growl or gets over-excited Always put the toy away after the
game Teaching impulse control
Teaching your puppy control during
games will help your adult dog maintain control, even in times
of stress or excitement.
Tuggie: A quick but «proper»
game of tug can be great for
teaching your dog some basic impulse control as well as give some good exercise to both
of you and your dog!
Fun - loving by nature, you can often
teach these dogs to appreciate a good
game of Frisbee or
tug.
Never encourage
tug of war
games because this only
teaches aggression.
Teach your child to play structured
games with your dog, like fetch,
tug -
of war and hide - and - seek.