tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post1845101272002813819..comments2024-03-04T06:54:50.622-06:00Comments on Reactive Champion: Denise Fenzi Seminar: Be the BunnyCrystal (Thompson) Barrerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01738188430244886019noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-81311444550816424672011-07-21T01:54:42.725-05:002011-07-21T01:54:42.725-05:00Dragon's two favorite tugs are a pair of knee-...Dragon's two favorite tugs are a pair of knee-high socks tied together into a loop and a soft fabric ball with a loop of rope coming out so that I can tug with it. I've also got him tugging with his tennis ball now -- I just hold onto the sides as it's in his mouth.<br /><br />He does like to tug a lot, and can play for a long time, but I have trouble getting him to really latch on and rev up. I'd love for him to just start growling and yanking really hard.<br /><br />His grip is better if I'm holding the tug up higher, but I worry that that's bad for his back.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09491779584676839564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-2720881357670225142011-07-19T13:38:56.492-05:002011-07-19T13:38:56.492-05:00With dogs who find it hard to let go of the toy I ...With dogs who find it hard to let go of the toy I love to shape "Open Mouth".<br />Sometimes it is even best to let go of the toy, if the dog can not "out" it. <br />I just click, when the mouth opens however slightly and toss a treat on the floor. Most times it needs 4-6 repetions of that for the dog to let go of the toy and eat the treats. After eating we start to play again or the dog picks up the toy again. Then we shape some more "Open mouth". When it gets predictable, when the dog will spit out the toy we'll add a signal.Chakanyuka - Clickertraining and morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871752922833618364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-37182222089843239162011-07-18T18:21:00.719-05:002011-07-18T18:21:00.719-05:00Lola very, very much loves it when the tug toy is ...Lola very, very much loves it when the tug toy is erratic. If I push and pull it toward her, try to rip it out of her mouth, whip it around with her on the end - she loves every second of it.<br /><br />Jess, on the other hand, came to us with Tug Drive in spades. She actually prefers it if the tug is put in contact with her. (Gently) Slapping her about the muzzle with it is the quickest way to get her to latch on. I don't know if it's a Jess thing or a breed thing (from her Staffie inheritance?), but Lola is generally more reluctant to take a tug up in her face, whilst Jess will grab on quickly.<br /><br />I do need to work on Lola's tug drive outside, though. I really ought to get her a fur toy!Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00721603841095284237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-17837124648350553772011-07-18T18:15:50.151-05:002011-07-18T18:15:50.151-05:00I am going to try to work on keeping the toy still...I am going to try to work on keeping the toy still. Right now I usually step on half of it so she can no longer move it. As soon as she can't shake or tug she usually takes a step back and offers a sit. She gets a treat and lined up again for another run. I want to speed up the drop command and will try rewarding her with more play until drop is speedier.<br /><br />Sophie has a high tug drive. But it took some testing to find a tug that worked for her. I tried at least 6 different tugs before I found one that she can't get enough of. It ended up being a long tug with a fuzzy covering. That poor tug is on its last leg and will need to be replaced soon.<br /><br />I definitely play keep away with the tug. Especially before a flyball run. I show it to Sophie. I move it around. Let her get close but not catch it. And then I hide it and line her up to run. As she turns from the box, I drop the tug into sight and she picks up her speed to hightail it back to her tug.<br /><br />Great post! Thanks for sharing. I wish I could go to one of her seminars. They sound very interesting!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01229758010712631659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-7103251540994075132011-07-18T10:54:54.414-05:002011-07-18T10:54:54.414-05:00Sorry I'm double-commenting!
Another thing th...Sorry I'm double-commenting!<br /><br />Another thing that occurred to me: let the dog choose its toys. Another one of Cohen's favourite tug toys is an old backpack. She goes NUTS for it. She loved my old dressing gown, so I made a tug out of the tie. I've heard of people using paper towels to get timid dogs tugging. Be creative!Ci Dahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193590359905966556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-10311773860695083652011-07-18T10:50:16.127-05:002011-07-18T10:50:16.127-05:00I took part in Susan Garrett's most recent e-c...I took part in Susan Garrett's most recent e-course, and tugging was a huge part of it. Cohen's tug was okay (and she had a marvelous drop), but now it's really coming along. She'll even tug in the presence of other dogs now!<br /><br />Some things that helped me:<br /><br />Getting down on the dog's level. Looming over them can be stressful. <br /><br />Discourage regripping by ending the play if the dog attempts to regrip. It becomes less of an issue as muscle strength is improved. <br /><br />Pretending to lose my grip drove my dog nuts! I'd let the tug slide through my hand, letting Cohen think she was close to winning. It helped tremendously. <br /><br />I re-purposed a scarf my aunt made me out of re-purposed fishing net. It's loose (lots of places for Cohen to snag her teeth for better grip) and incredibly strong. It's the best tug toy I have right now.<br /><br />Some dogs love fur. Some do not. Cohen finds fur irritating, and she'll go out of her way to avoid it if she can. <br /><br />Tug when you're just home from work when your dog is most excited to see you. Always leave the dog wanting more.Ci Dahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193590359905966556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-61998584017584212292011-07-17T23:10:00.029-05:002011-07-17T23:10:00.029-05:00When Kane was a puppy, he was very polite about pl...When Kane was a puppy, he was very polite about playing tug. He was interested in it, but he would drop the toy as soon as I would reach for it or grab hold of it.<br /><br />In order to amp him up more, I used a combination of teasing and his "Leave It" command. I would wiggle the rope around and act like I was having a blast with it until it was obvious he wanted to join in on the fun, and then I would tell him to Leave It. I would put it up against his face, tap him with it, wiggle it around enticingly in front of him, all the while telling him to Leave It. Once he was just about jumping out of his skin to get it, I would let him have it.<br /><br />Once I got his drive for tugging amped up, THEN I worked on controlling it.2dogcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732484328501028890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101438868458660054.post-73068292710065380262011-07-17T20:53:32.125-05:002011-07-17T20:53:32.125-05:00Disc dog drive building 101 right there! Great pos...Disc dog drive building 101 right there! Great post! These are all the things I try to teach beginning disc doggers about tugging with their dogs!Ninsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926615638315977082noreply@blogger.com