Dog bite tug
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A bite tug is an important drive and retrieve building tool{{clarification needed|date=April 2021}} used in dog training. It is used for police, military and Schutzhund dog training.[http://www.allk-9.com/index.php?main_page=police_dog Police dog equipment] Bite tugs are perfect for puppies but can be used for training adult dogs as well.{{cite web|url=http://leerburg.com/pupbite.htm |title=Bite Training Puppies 8 Weeks and Older |publisher=Leerburg |date= |accessdate=7 December 2012}}
Bite pillows are larger tugs which are used for precision bite work training. They are safer and increase accuracy in bite work.{{cite web|title=Bite Tugs & Pillows|url=http://www.activedogs.com/page/32/bite-tugs-pillows/|publisher=ActiveDogs|accessdate=20 March 2014}}
Materials
Traditionally, bite tugs are made of leather, jute, fire hose, synthetic fibers, etc.{{cite web|url=http://www.fordogtrainers.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=86 |title=Materials that are used in bite tug production |publisher=ForDogTrainers |date= |accessdate=7 December 2012}} The harder the material, the more effort a dog needs to exert. Durability of a bite tug depends upon the quality of materials used to make it. Natural fabrics like leather and jute are safe and non-toxic. Bite tugs made of natural materials will not endanger a dog's health, the teeth in particular. Bite tugs are heavily stuffed with safe materials. Still, it is recommended not to leave a dog with a bite tug alone because a dog can tear it apart and have serious health problems or choke on the stuffing.
Size and design
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There are various dimensions of dog bite tugs. They vary in length and diameter. Bite tugs can have 1 to 3 handles, or none at all. There are bite tugs with special bags in which treats can be stored.
Usually, a dog trainer chooses a bite tug whose design fits with the trainer's personal preferences.
Puppy training with a bite tug
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Longer bite tugs are used for puppies. The longer the tug, the easier for a puppy to bite it. A two-month-old puppy can be trained with a bite tug. Bite tugs are suitable for obedience training as well. Encouraging a dog for his efforts and attention is always needed. Encouragement can consist of treats or the actual bite tug given as a reward.
Adult dog training
The smallest tug is suitable for the training of larger, adult dogs. Long tugs will not be as effective since adult dogs can easily grab them. Bite tugs with handles are easy to use. The tug should be moved very fast so that a dog can not get at it. Short quick movements by the trainer make a dog move fast. Exercises of this kind help to develop drive.
See also
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External links
- {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110307043807/http://mygermanshepherd.org/training-a-german-shepherd/dog-bite-training/ GSD bite training]}}
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