<div class="thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element"><p>Tug of war is a game that dogs LOVE to play. &nbsp;Yet I always get asked the question "Can I play tug of war with my dog?"</p><p>The short answer is YES! &nbsp;It's is great game for you and your pup. &nbsp;It's easy to play, they love it, it burns lots of energy and tires out those heavy chewing jaws and nipping puppy teeth.&nbsp;</p><p>So why is this a question? &nbsp;Well, there's some misconceptions about tug of war that have been going around for a while.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, I debunk the common myths, like the idea that it’s a dominance game or that you can't let your dog win.</p><p>The vast majority of dogs can play tug of war with no problem. &nbsp; There are some pups that need some rules to reduce any over stimulation or excitement. &nbsp;</p><p>No worries, I walk you through what to watch for if this is your pup—like vocal escalation or raised hackles.</p><p>Plus, I’ve got a special video for you that shows how to use tug of war to teach your dog important skills like drop it and impulse control.</p><p>So, grab your dog’s favorite toy and tune in to find out how you can safely enjoy this fun game with your pup!</p></div><div class="thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box tve-elem-default-pad">
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</div><div class="thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element"><h3 class="">In this episode I talk about:</h3><ul class=""><li><span data-css="tve-u-18cd13ec36b">Can you play tug of war with your dog?</span></li><li><span data-css="tve-u-18cd13ec36b">Why this is even a question.</span></li><li><span data-css="tve-u-18cd13ec36e"><span data-css="tve-u-18cd13ec370"><span data-css="tve-u-18b1a171b2c"><span data-css="tve-u-18b1a171b2d"><span data-css="tve-u-18abe1aa0b2"><span data-css="tve-u-18abe1aa0b4"><span data-css="tve-u-189c5e4874c"><span data-css="tve-u-189c5e4874d"><span data-css="tve-u-18907a09110"><span data-css="tve-u-18907a09111"><span data-css="tve-u-1889b4ed520"><span data-css="tve-u-1889b4ed521">Signs to look for if you need to put rules in place.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span data-css="tve-u-18cd13ec36e"><span data-css="tve-u-18cd13ec370"><span data-css="tve-u-18b1a171b2c"><span data-css="tve-u-18b1a171b2d"><span data-css="tve-u-18abe1aa0b2"><span data-css="tve-u-18abe1aa0b4"><span data-css="tve-u-189c5e4874c"><span data-css="tve-u-189c5e4874d"><span data-css="tve-u-18907a09110"><span data-css="tve-u-18907a09111"><span data-css="tve-u-1889b4ed520"><span data-css="tve-u-1889b4ed521">How tug of war can benefit your dog.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span data-css="tve-u-18cd13ec375"><span data-css="tve-u-18cd13ec376"><span data-css="tve-u-18b1a171b32"><span data-css="tve-u-18b1a171b33"><span data-css="tve-u-18abe1aa0b8"><span data-css="tve-u-18abe1aa0b9"><span data-css="tve-u-189c5e4874f"><span data-css="tve-u-189c5e48750"><span data-css="tve-u-18907a09113"><span data-css="tve-u-18907a09114"><span data-css="tve-u-1889b4ed523"><span data-css="tve-u-1889b4ed524">Free resource on how to teach your dog impulse control with a game of tug of war.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><p>Enjoying this podcast? &nbsp;Please rate and review it wherever you listen. &nbsp;This helps other puppy parents find it.</p><h3 class="">Other resources mentioned and related to this episode:</h3><p><a href="https://www.playtimepaws.com/episode87/" class="" style="outline: none;">YNP #087</a>: Is Your Dog Trying to Dominate You?&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.playtimepaws.com/puppy" class="" style="outline: none;">YOUR New Puppy</a>: &nbsp;My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies into well-mannered, happy dogs.</p></div><div class="tcb_flag" style="display: none"></div>
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