If you've got a fenced yard, the breeder gave us an awesome tip for tiring the puppy without killing ourselves:
First, get a lunge whip (for horses). I prefer synthetic over leather, since leather encourages chewing. Make sure the pole is carbon fiber or fiberglass, so it's strong and flexible.
Then, unstuff any stuffed toy and remove the squeakers*. The breeder uses plastic grocery bags, which she lets her dogs shred.
Whatever you pick, tie it to the end of the lunge whip. Paracord is great for this.
Instant dog flirt pole that you can use for running/lure coursing and playing tug-of-war, and it's far more durable than the cheap ones made for dogs.
We also got a carriage whip that's about 5' long so we can play with her in the living room if it's rainy or muddy out.
* Squeakers are great fun until they get chewed out and swallowed. Then they turn into a $6000 visit to the emergency vet for abdominal surgery. :(
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Date: 2018-12-18 10:41 pm (UTC)First, get a lunge whip (for horses). I prefer synthetic over leather, since leather encourages chewing. Make sure the pole is carbon fiber or fiberglass, so it's strong and flexible.
Then, unstuff any stuffed toy and remove the squeakers*. The breeder uses plastic grocery bags, which she lets her dogs shred.
Whatever you pick, tie it to the end of the lunge whip. Paracord is great for this.
Instant dog flirt pole that you can use for running/lure coursing and playing tug-of-war, and it's far more durable than the cheap ones made for dogs.
We also got a carriage whip that's about 5' long so we can play with her in the living room if it's rainy or muddy out.
* Squeakers are great fun until they get chewed out and swallowed. Then they turn into a $6000 visit to the emergency vet for abdominal surgery. :(