Dog Owner Chat V. 5

[Skysong]

I use mine for chase, she doesn’t catch the toy itself, she “catches” another toy offered. If she dies catch it a substitute is offered and tug is played.

It pulls apart and the segment at the very end crinkles, sounding like the other toys she has. She doesn’t chew on it for extended periods of time before another toy is offered. It’s good for light indoor chase games.

[Purgatory K9]

I think the first cat wand would be fine for a small puppy as long as they aren’t ferociously tugging on it

[Siven]

I think the first cat wand would be fine for a small puppy as long as they aren’t ferociously tugging on it

But why risk it when you can just get a quality one that lasts?

[Purgatory K9]

I think the first cat wand would be fine for a small puppy as long as they aren’t ferociously tugging on it

But why risk it when you can just get a quality one that lasts?

Not everyone has the money or access to it. I feel like under supervision it’s fine.

[Siven]

I think the first cat wand would be fine for a small puppy as long as they aren’t ferociously tugging on it

But why risk it when you can just get a quality one that lasts?

Not everyone has the money or access to it. I feel like under supervision it’s fine.

Idk, if you cant afford a quality one then just don't get one. get something else lol

[Brazen'Pelt]

Mine has never had any problems with it.. I don’t let them actually grab it. Just chase it. It’s also not the exact one. It has feathers at the end, no bell and attached by a string

Just because it is 'safe' for your dogs (right now at least, but the potential is still there, so why even risk it?) doesn't negate the fact that it is dangerous to the VAST majority of dogs out there. Recommending toy like these, is dangerous.
I can think of at least 3 dogs, off the top of my head, with out trying hard who have had serious negative encounters with such toys (One literally had the pole tear through his throat - it caused extensive damage to the dog , and a hefty vet bill for the owner) They thought he was fine with it too ... until he wasn't.

There are literally so many better options. Yes, they are slightly more expensive - but you get what you pay for. The cheap plastic on those cat toys are not built to hold up to a dogs force - and I can promise that paying 19.99 for a real flirt pole, is a whole lot cheaper than the thousands of dollars that dollar store cat toy can cause at the vets office.

I agree with you, also those little tires are a pretty good substitute for that exact toy because you can roll them down a hill or your hallway.

[Purgatory K9]

I agree with you, also those little tires are a pretty good substitute for that exact toy because you can roll them down a hill or your hallway.

Maaan, all the dogs I’ve had TORE through the tires and it left them stringy?? Like the material got all stringy? Might just be because I bought the Walmart one lol. I’ve seen Kong with the puppy versions that I think would be perfect for.

[alfiq]

you can diy a decent flirt pole pretty easily, if you're on a budget and looking for something sturdier than a cat wand.

thought i'd post my new puppy! he's 12 weeks, half rhodesian ridgeback and half mystery. picture, picture 2
my german shepherd was very scared of him the first two weeks, but now they're best buds.

[Velveteen Hound.]

I bought this flirt pole off chewy for 23.99 , so it's on the cheaper end, but it's well made, has no small easily breakable parts, the pole is solid and it gives me the piece of mind, that my little Cur monster can play with it with out much worry.

[lisica,]

hi everyone!
My border collie is just over a year and a half and he’s been great until recently. The issue I’m having is when he’s off lead, he’ll come close when called but runs out of reach when i go to put the lead on him 🫠 he never used to do this so I guess he’s deciding that he just doesn’t want the fun to end. I’ve been using a long line to try solidify his recall and he’s always great with that on but the second I take it off he’s back to keeping a meter away from me. He’ll come perfectly fine off lead in the garden, i think it’s just being out and not wanting to go home yet, even if he is tired (and me lol). He’s also not very food driven at all

What should I do here? The long line is fine but it’s a hassle and i know he’s capable of going without!

Thanks in advance!