This game teaches your dog that playing tug of war starts when you announce the beginning of the game. This is especially helpful for excitable dogs or dogs who could benefit from honing their impulse control skills!
HOW TO PLAY:
Show your dog your tuggy - start with something low value/less exciting to make it easy for your dog to win the game.
Wait a few seconds then say your start cue - get it/tug!
Reward your dog with an exciting game of tuggy.
Rinse and repeat building your dog’s ability to control their impulses and ability to wait for you to start the game.
As your dog gets the hang of the game, extend the duration you ask them to wait before you say your tug cue - or introduce a more exciting toy to increase the difficulty.
