In a recent article, they focused on having fun with your dog training, and how well positive dog training methods work. They took the words right out of [...]]]> If you don’t get the Whole Dog Journal, then I recommend that you do. It’s amazing how right-on they are about dog training and positive dog training methods.

In a recent article, they focused on having fun with your dog training, and how well positive dog training methods work. They took the words right out of my mouth. The Journal has two great articles you should read if you haven’t already.

If you would like more information on interactive dog toys, fleece tugs for dogs or dog tug toys, please read the following posts:

• Interactive Dog Toys
• Fleece Tug Toys For Dogs
• Dog Tug Toys

Remember, you’ve got the advantage. Your secret weapon is a toy that you’ve got and your dog wants. When your dog tug toy is the [...]]]> Remember when you were a kid and you wanted your Mom’s attention? Hey Mom! Look at me! Now you’re a dog owner and you’re still trying to get somebody’s attention.

Remember, you’ve got the advantage. Your secret weapon is a toy that you’ve got and your dog wants. When your dog tug toy is the only toy in the universe that’s worth having because you’ve got it, and they want it, the game is ON! And you’re in control.

Got To Have That

That’s what interactive dog toys do at their best. They’re designed to give you leverage. When you have the dog toy they want, the only question they’ll ask is “what do I do to get it”? Now they’ve got us right where we want to be, in the drivers seat.

Do It Again, Do It Again?

Dogs love to play “Chase me,” “Keep away,” and my personal favorite, “Tug of War.” They get way excited about pulling on something that we’re pulling back on. It’s a part of their naturally dogginess that they love these games and are able to keep their attention focused on them for a long time. When it’s natural and fun it’s easy to stay in the game.

Dont Stop

Time flies when you’re having fun. Our attention spans increase as our stress decreases. This is true for both you and your dog. The more fun you’re having, the more fun your dog will have. When you you are both having fun, there simply aren’t any losers. When nobody loses, your dog training sessions can increase and your dog will learn faster because he’s free from performance anxiety. Talk about win-win!

Whole Dog Journal

The Whole Dog Journal this month published two articles on positive dog training and having fun with dogs. Their focus wasn’t on motivation, but staying positive, having fun, and enjoying each other. I support that position 100% and they support interactive dog toys as a way to accomplish the goals of non-stress interaction and learning.

No Rotten Eggs

It’s simply impossible to play and not have fun, and that’s what interactive dog toys and dog tug toys are all about. Playing + Learning = Fun. Your dog thinks he’s playing a game while you’re training him. The added benefits are that his attention span will increase, stress will decrease for both of you and everybody wants the chance to come back and play again tomorrow. This is one game where everybody goes home a winner!

These Tuffy’s are not beginner tug [...]]]> Excitement and safety are always priorities here at Genuine Dog Gear. I’ve designed our new furry dog toys: the Ram Tuffys and Rabbit Tuffys specifically to be safe, while creating a top speed excitement in your dog. I’m happy to report that they’re doing their job.

Not your Mama’s Tug Toy

These Tuffy’s are not beginner tug toys. I’m not implying that you’re going to get hurt using them, but they do create a very high degree of desire in dogs. If you’ve got a chewer and you’re not watching closely, your dog tug toy will wind up in bits and pieces in a heartbeat.

Additionally, if you have a couple of aggressive or competitive dogs in your household, you’ll want to keep a close eye on these as they could easily start a fight. These are not the kind of dog toys you can turn over to the dogs. You’ll definitely want to be involved in the games.

Rabbit Rules

Dogs love rabbit. I guess it’s their natural instincts. There must be something in the smell that just goes click for them, like chocolate, fresh baked bread or the smell of money does for us.

I’m guessing it’s a fundamental survival/hunting drive that kicks in for them. It doesn’t matter what the mechanism is that gets their wheels spinning. All you need to know is that this rabbit fur dog toy will drive your high rev dog up the right tree. If you’re looking for a good dog toy to push your dog training to the next level, I recommend this one.

Sheepy Love

A Sheepskin dog toy may be preferable for your dog if you have a herding breed as opposed to a hunting breed. We put sheepskin in a lot of our tug toys to create drive and it works very well. If your dog hasn’t seen furry dog toys before, I recommend starting with sheepskin and working your way up to the rabbit dog toy after your dog has seen the sheepskin for a while.

The same is true if you’ve been dog training with rabbit fur dog toys. Your dog may really respond to the novelty of sheepskin.

Fur Origins

Sometimes we get asked where our fur comes from. So, if you’re wondering, our sheepskin comes from New Zealand and the rabbit fur comes from France. In both cases, the animals are raised for the table and the skins are harvested as a part of that process. Neither of these skins comes from the orient or a third world country. We buy our skins from American companies who import them for resale.