Flirt poles are a great way to get puppies intrigued with Tug. You can buy ready-made flirt poles, or make your own. I’ve found that many flirt poles don’t hold up to larger dogs, which is why I make my own. Additionally, the DIY flirt pole below has more spring, which helps prevent whiplash. DIY…

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By Barbara Smith CPDT-KA, Owner- The Thinking K9, LLC What is Leash Reactivity? Leash Reactivity occurs when a dog becomes frustrated on a leash. By definition, frustration is: “the prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something.” When a dog feels restricted from what they desire most, they get frustrated, which turns into in…