Tug Toys for Dogs

We hear this a lot from people that worry tug will make their dog "aggressive," but that's one of the biggest myths, and at Tug-E-Nuff we're here to quash it! 

When tugging always start and stop with direct cue’s, helping make it a safe, fun, rewarding, and a natural outlet for your dog's instinctive behaviour. It's a perfect bonding and training exercise for every dog, from bigger dogs to small dogs, shy pooches to bolshy pups. The power of tug play helps to build confidence, burn off excess energy, and ultimately strengthen their bond with you.

Most dogs love a game of tug-of-war, and playing tug isn't bad for their teeth as long as it's done sensibly. Tug games actually support all breeds and sizes of dogs with both mental and physical exercise. To protect your dog's teeth, be firm but gentle - avoid overly aggressive jerking. 

As a dog parent, there's something so fun and rewards about a game of tug!

Find a spot, either indoors or outdoors (whatever is easiest), but make sure there are limited distractions, to help your dog focus and get their full attention. 

Always start with the same call to action, like "let's go" or "get it," so your dog knows when playtime begins. To spark their natural prey instincts move the tug toy back and forth - our real rabbit skin and sheepskin material, and long handled toys, are great for this. 

Make sure you present the bite area, and encourage your dog to grab that part (rather than the handle, always moving side-to-side or back and forth, but not up-and-down, helping protect their necks from injury. Here directly from Chelsea, our in-house dog trainer, on the best tug-of-war games.

Nope, tug doesn’t create dominance in your pooch, it actually creates connection. What really matters is how you play. By kicking off  a game of tug, with the cue to action like “get it”, and pause if their teeth ever touch skin, you’re actually beginning to tech impulse control, and providing an outlet for natural canine behaviour. Our tug games are actually tool to support good behaviour.

At Tug-E-nuff we think of tug-of-war as more than a game, it’s a positive training tool. It taps into your pooch’s natural prey drive, transforming a boring training sessions into a super fun and interactive bonding moment. Boosting motivation and focus!
At Tug-E-Nuff we call it "The Power of Play", this interactive tugging helps teach valuable skills like impulse control and recall, while building confidence and promoting overall positive behaviours.

The secret to choosing the best tug toy for your dog? Match what your dog likes, from favourite material and game, to their size and breed. Whether they're a small dog, large dog or a Cockapoo, or love balls or frisbees, there's a Tug-E-Nuff toy for them. 

Each toy has unique features.

• Faux fur bite zone is perfect for dogs to target and bite to building confidence.
• PowerBall toys are perfect for throwing, recall and elevating the game of fetch.
• Bungee handles absorb the shock during tug and help protect your dog’s neck and your shoulders during play.

Still a bit unsure, why not take our super speedy Dog Toy Quest Quiz, to find the pawfect toy.