I'm not a big fan of playing tug-of-war but Maggie and Bruin love it!
Tug-of-war tends to get a bad rap. If you play it correctly, have disciplined dogs that obey basic commands and play well together without getting too intense it can be a fun game both physically and mentally for your dog.
Maggie and Bruin make a perfect pair...
Maggie and Bruin make a perfect pair...
Here I am trying to ignore them...
I'd much rather give my nose a workout and sniff around for Mr. Chippy...
Tug-of-war is great for excessive chewers, it gives the chompers a nice workout. Better a tug toy than a piece of furniture or pair of shoes!
Although it can't be compared to running and walking in the the exercise department, tugging exerts a good amount of energy out of these two chumps, which is a nice alternative to roughhousing inside.
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Great game of tug - it is a good game as long as you keep it clean as the say in wrestling.
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I have no interest in such a silly game, but my sisters both love to play. Katie used to really get a workout playing as a puppy. She would pull mom's office chair with Mom in it around on the carpeting with her tug toy. She still enjoys an occasional fun game of tug. It is a great way to get a workout in.
ReplyDeleteLol Miley you are so mature! Looks like a fun time though :)
ReplyDeleteThere are definite rules of honor in playing tug that should be obeyed.
ReplyDeleteLOL think we'd be joining you looking for Mr Chippy. Have a fabulous Friday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Mr. N will play tug sometimes but he enjoys playing keep away more!
ReplyDeleteAwe! They look so happy playing tug! My girls don't play tug that often but when they do they are pretty good at self regulating. :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great session. Sometimes Stanley cheats and lies down.
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Our dear Ellie and Lucy loved to play with a tug similar to yours. One or the other would pick it up and the game would begin.
ReplyDeleteLooks you are having fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great game of tuggy! Dory and Arty just love to play tuggy too!!
ReplyDeleteSmileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Our pups love tug of war. Once in a while we will join them, but we try not to get too much in the middle.
ReplyDeleteMonty and Harlow
Wow - those two are really good at tug-of-war!! I've never been good at it - I lose interest too quick.
ReplyDeleteTail Wuggles, Rubie xxx
We love a great game of tug o war! ☺
ReplyDeleteWhen I first found Pug he would play tug of war with my mom's great dane. Of course, it was more like a game of Alexa the dane pulling him around the house. :)
ReplyDeleteTo each his own, right? They do look like they're having fun! We used to have one of those tug toys years ago. Luke and Sheba love to play tug, so I'll have to get another one of those!
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