PAX Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 One of the things we teach is not to play tug games with a puppy, but if the puppy does YOU must always win Why??? This is totally incorrect advice and I echo Erny's sentiments. Tug of war is a team sport, not a challenging for 'dominance'. People lack the knowledge and understanding about drives and tug and then unfortunately go off and give this sort of advice. Love to know who posted this rubbish??? Geez I hate this sort of advise, so many dog people are stuck in the 60's in regard to training, we have moved on. Just look at the way we now parent children, not that dogs are kids but its all about rewarding appropriate behavior, reward what you want:)) Makes the the behavior stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Kylie I think you expect WAY to much of the pup. Just let him play tug and let him win 99% of the time. To teach the dog a sit command takes 5 repetitions, they get it really fast, you dont have to do it NOW. And you dont have to teach him to give NOW, and targeting NOW. Just play with him and get him addicted to the game. Even if it means locking him up in the crate for a while after and before. He is just a baby that you had for a week. Would you start teaching a 1 year old child to write? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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