my vetrinarian advised against playing *tug* with the new puppy. thoughts? - GoFuckYourself.com

sltr · 08-17-2007, 10:19 AM

she said current research is showing it teaches dogs aggressive behavior.

i think it's bull + everything turns into a game of tug with the puppy, lol.

thoughts?

Elli · 08-17-2007, 12:06 PM

It depends on the dog's personality, I think. The puppy my mom got when I was 10 was already a snappy bitch, then we played tug with it all the time and it got worse. By the time it was an adult, it would bite you for standing too close to its food dish or for looking at it funny! Not fun.

If it's a very timid dog though, I think it might do some good and teach it assertiveness.

EdgeXXX · 08-17-2007, 12:08 PM

Pics of the puppy?

tASSy · 08-17-2007, 12:12 PM

what kind of puppy do you have? in general, i think it's better to run your dog into tiredness rather than playing games that promote dominant behaviour. tug of war is one of those games, and you always want to be the alpha "dog" in the house if you know what i mean.

also, depending on the breed and size of the dog you can pull their teeth out playing tug o' war.

do you have puppy pics? i'm a sucker for dogs. :P

baddog · 08-17-2007, 12:14 PM

tug of war just makes him try to prove he is boss

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 08-17-2007, 12:14 PM

I guess it depends on what you're tugging...

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sltr · 08-17-2007, 12:34 PM

here's my little buddy, his name is Chaco!

these are a couple of pics from the breeder, he's about 10 weeks old in the pics and 12 weeks old now

KimJI · 08-17-2007, 12:43 PM

IF you aren't strong enough mentally to dominate, or act as a dominant pack leader, its not a smart thing to play "tug" with a strong dog.

Baal.PitBull · 08-17-2007, 12:49 PM

I love playing tug with my dogs. but then they are female and KNOW I'm the alpha male

D · 08-17-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Baal.PitBull

I love playing tug with my dogs. but then they are female and KNOW I'm the alpha male

I won't ask how.

08-17-2007, 10:19 AM	#1
sltr Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,191	*my vetrinarian advised against playing tug* with the new puppy. thoughts?** she said current research is showing it teaches dogs aggressive behavior. i think it's bull + everything turns into a game of tug with the puppy, lol. thoughts?

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Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	It depends on the dog's personality, I think. The puppy my mom got when I was 10 was already a snappy bitch, then we played tug with it all the time and it got worse. By the time it was an adult, it would bite you for standing too close to its food dish or for looking at it funny! Not fun. If it's a very timid dog though, I think it might do some good and teach it assertiveness. __________________ email: [email protected]

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tASSy Spread The Pink! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: pinktown! Posts: 8,229	what kind of puppy do you have? in general, i think it's better to run your dog into tiredness rather than playing games that promote dominant behaviour. tug of war is one of those games, and you always want to be the alpha "dog" in the house if you know what i mean. also, depending on the breed and size of the dog you can pull their teeth out playing tug o' war. do you have puppy pics? i'm a sucker for dogs. :P __________________ tassyPINK ICQ ~ 318097066 *

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sltr Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,191	here's my little buddy, his name is Chaco! these are a couple of pics from the breeder, he's about 10 weeks old in the pics and 12 weeks old now

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Baal.PitBull Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In my house Posts: 205	I love playing tug with my dogs. but then they are female and KNOW I'm the alpha male __________________ I'll fly a sig when I get damn good and ready.. Grab your dick and double click..