Dog Tug Toy

Dog Pulls The Leash

Does your dog need a specific dog tug toy? When the dog is tugging on your leash or on a harness, it can be a pain in the neck to get the dog to behave. I have seen many dog owners over the years who seem to be pulled along for a walk, rather than walking the dog. What is the reason for this behavior and how do you stop it? Whether your dog may be aggressive or is doing it just out of some plain old fun, the behavior can be fixed.

Stop The Tugging
Put an end to your dog's
bad behavior for good.

Dogs and puppies especially, love to use their jaws. Dogs use their face area for everything. They use it to clean themselves, eat, play, warn off visitors, etc… It is therefore a natural tendency for the dog to try and tug on something. Since the animal has no hands like we do, it uses its mouth in ways which we cannot (or don’t want to rather). The dogs also know that by getting a little attention for themselves, they can have a grand old time playing with your children or with you for that matter.

There are not a whole lot of ways that you can teach the dog not to pull certain objects. Whether your dog just wants to do it because he is in the mood for a game or because your dog is angry, the behavior should stop. You don’t want your coats, socks, hats, and other household items, to become part of the toy set for your pet pooch. There are many objects in which the dog can play with and if need be, go out and by him a tugging rope. With that said, what is the one of the best ways to stop the tugging from happening?

You have to let the dog know that you are in charge here, and you mean business when you give the commands. If your dog pulls the leash and doesn't stop, you have to make it stop. When you see your dog tugging on something that it shouldn’t be, simply walk over to it, and give it a firm “NO” command. If the dog doesn’t stop tugging on everything it lays its eyes on, you will have to prevent the dog from going anywhere near the objects. You could also throw the objects away but that might not be the best idea, as the dog will just find something new to pull on every once and a while.

Ropes make for a great dog tugging toy because they are durable, can be held by you and your children, and make for a lot of fun. Don’t pull too hard on the rope when playing with the dog as you don’t want to hurt its teeth or mouth, but keep a strong grip. You would be surprised as to how much strength the dog’s jaw actually has. Be sure to keep the training up even when using a rope. When you can train the dog to let go even on his rope toy, you are well in control of the situation. -- Dog Aggression