{"id":163429,"date":"2022-07-17T12:26:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-17T12:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T07:07:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T07:07:37","slug":"how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"How long should you play tug of war with dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#How_long_should_you_play_tug_of_war_with_dog\" title=\"How long should you play tug of war with dog?\">How long should you play tug of war with dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_win_tug_of_war\" title=\"Should I let my dog win tug of war?\">Should I let my dog win tug of war?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Can_playing_tug_of_war_hurt_your_dog\" title=\"Can playing tug of war hurt your dog?\">Can playing tug of war hurt your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Is_tug_of_war_good_exercise_for_dogs\" title=\"Is tug of war good exercise for dogs?\">Is tug of war good exercise for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#How_long_should_you_play_tug_with_a_dog\" title=\"How long should you play tug with a dog?\">How long should you play tug with a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Should_you_let_your_dog_win_tug_of_war\" title=\"Should you let your dog win tug of war?\">Should you let your dog win tug of war?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Do_dogs_get_tired_playing_tug_of_war\" title=\"Do dogs get tired playing tug of war?\">Do dogs get tired playing tug of war?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Does_playing_tug_of_war_make_a_dog_aggressive\" title=\"Does playing tug of war make a dog aggressive?\">Does playing tug of war make a dog aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Why_should_you_not_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\" title=\"Why should you not play tug of war with your dog?\">Why should you not play tug of war with your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Is_playing_tug_of_war_with_your_dog_good\" title=\"Is playing tug of war with your dog good?\">Is playing tug of war with your dog good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Is_tug_of_war_tiring_for_dogs\" title=\"Is tug of war tiring for dogs?\">Is tug of war tiring for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Can_dogs_hurt_themselves_playing_tug_of_war\" title=\"Can dogs hurt themselves playing tug of war?\">Can dogs hurt themselves playing tug of war?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Should_I_not_play_tug_of_war_with_my_dog\" title=\"Should I not play tug of war with my dog?\">Should I not play tug of war with my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Do_dogs_get_tired_from_tug_of_war\" title=\"Do dogs get tired from tug of war?\">Do dogs get tired from tug of war?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Does_tug_of_war_count_as_exercise_for_dogs\" title=\"Does tug of war count as exercise for dogs?\">Does tug of war count as exercise for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Does_playing_tug_of_war_with_your_dog_hurt_their_teeth\" title=\"Does playing tug of war with your dog hurt their teeth?\">Does playing tug of war with your dog hurt their teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_win_at_tug_of_war\" title=\"Should I let my dog win at tug of war?\">Should I let my dog win at tug of war?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Should_I_always_win_tug_of_war_with_dog\" title=\"Should I always win tug of war with dog?\">Should I always win tug of war with dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#How_long_should_I_play_tug_of_war\" title=\"How long should I play tug of war?\">How long should I play tug of war?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Does_playing_tug_of_war_with_dog_make_them_aggressive\" title=\"Does playing tug of war with dog make them aggressive?\">Does playing tug of war with dog make them aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Should_you_play_tug_with_your_dog\" title=\"Should you play tug with your dog?\">Should you play tug with your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Should_you_always_let_dog_win_tug_of_war\" title=\"Should you always let dog win tug of war?\">Should you always let dog win tug of war?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#How_long_should_you_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\" title=\"How long should you play tug of war with your dog?\">How long should you play tug of war with your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Should_you_let_your_dog_win_at_tug_of_war\" title=\"Should you let your dog win at tug of war?\">Should you let your dog win at tug of war?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/#Does_playing_tug_of_war_make_a_dog_mean\" title=\"Does playing tug of war make a dog mean?\">Does playing tug of war make a dog mean?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_play_tug_of_war_with_dog\"><\/span>How long should you play tug of war with dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tips for Appropriate Tug Games When done correctly, tug sessions should be kept relatively short (<b>10-15 seconds), have impulse control built-in (dog should have a trained OUT or DROP behavior), and be something the dog is invited to do with you, she says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_win_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Should I let my dog win tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its OK to let your dog win while playing tug of war. In fact, its a great idea. Winning builds its confidence and rewards the animal. However, if the dog misbehaves during the game, you should be the one who ends up with the toy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-183405\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-let-my-dog-win-tug-of-war.webp\" alt=\"Should I let my dog win tug of war?\" width=\"465\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-let-my-dog-win-tug-of-war.webp 382w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-let-my-dog-win-tug-of-war-300x199.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_playing_tug_of_war_hurt_your_dog\"><\/span>Can playing tug of war hurt your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug-of-War Is OK for Most Dogs<\/b> It can be great exercise, is a wonderful bonding time for a dog and human, and can decrease negative behaviors because it allows a physical and mental outlet for excessive energy. Tug-of-war can be used to help a puppy learn to play with toys rather than mouth or nip at peoples hands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tug_of_war_good_exercise_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is tug of war good exercise for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Playing Tug of War <b>improves your dogs eye-mouth coordination (his aim and grip). An excellent upper body exercise, tug of war works the muscles of the chest, shoulders, forearms, and core. Played well, this builds and deepens bonds between dog and person.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_play_tug_with_a_dog\"><\/span>How long should you play tug with a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By getting your dog to drop the tug during an active play session is also a great training tool for when you need them to drop an item they are excited about. Tug time: You should let your dog pull on the tug for <b>between 10 to 20 seconds for each session<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_your_dog_win_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Should you let your dog win tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug-of-War Is OK for Most Dogs<\/b> It can be great exercise, is a wonderful bonding time for a dog and human, and can decrease negative behaviors because it allows a physical and mental outlet for excessive energy. Tug-of-war can be used to help a puppy learn to play with toys rather than mouth or nip at peoples hands.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yRMK7hmijuo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_tired_playing_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Do dogs get tired playing tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its OK to let your dog win while playing tug of war. In fact, its a great idea. Winning builds its confidence and rewards the animal. However, if the dog misbehaves during the game, you should be the one who ends up with the toy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_playing_tug_of_war_make_a_dog_aggressive\"><\/span>Does playing tug of war make a dog aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug of war wont make your dog aggressive, but it might intensify unwanted behaviors or patterns that are already present. Before you play tug of war, you need to set a few ground rules.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_not_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Why should you not play tug of war with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tug of war played correctly will not encourage aggression in your dog or puppy. However, do not play tug of war with dogs that guard objects or display aggression as this <b>may intensify aggressive tendencies the dog already has<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_playing_tug_of_war_with_your_dog_good\"><\/span>Is playing tug of war with your dog good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That said, <b>when played correctly, tug-of-war is actually a great way to practice keeping control over your dog when theyre excited. Its also good for their teeth and muscles. Dogs get a great workout and lots of stimulation from playing this game.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183406\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-playing-tug-of-war-with-your-dog-good.jpg\" alt=\"Is playing tug of war with your dog good?\" width=\"760\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-playing-tug-of-war-with-your-dog-good.jpg 760w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-playing-tug-of-war-with-your-dog-good-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tug_of_war_tiring_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is tug of war tiring for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If youre looking for a fun game to play your dog try adding in a game of tug to your dogs daily routine. <b>Tug is mentally and physically tiring for dogs, and its a great way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_hurt_themselves_playing_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Can dogs hurt themselves playing tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people think its risky to play tug-of-war with a dog. And its true that, <b>if the game goes too far, it can result in injury or an out-of-control canine. That said, when played correctly, tug-of-war is actually a great way to practice keeping control over your dog when theyre excited.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_not_play_tug_of_war_with_my_dog\"><\/span>Should I not play tug of war with my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When people started the game and set the rules, it helped promote positive behaviors in the dog. However, and this is important, you should NOT play tug of war with a dog that is already aggressive, a resource guarder (aggressively protects their food, toys, etc.), or is showing early signs of either.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_tired_from_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Do dogs get tired from tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug is mentally and physically tiring for dogs, and its a great way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3qRMWoMJfG0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_tug_of_war_count_as_exercise_for_dogs\"><\/span>Does tug of war count as exercise for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Playing Tug of War <b>improves your dogs eye-mouth coordination (his aim and grip). An excellent upper body exercise, tug of war works the muscles of the chest, shoulders, forearms, and core. Played well, this builds and deepens bonds between dog and person.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_playing_tug_of_war_with_your_dog_hurt_their_teeth\"><\/span>Does playing tug of war with your dog hurt their teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Additionally, people should always take care not to tug too hard on their dogs teeth because it can cause injury. Your dog is a puppy. <b>Tug-of-war should be avoided with puppies because their teeth, mouths, and jaws, are still growing and changing. Tugging too much can cause jaw or bite problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_win_at_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Should I let my dog win at tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug is mentally and physically tiring for dogs, and its a great way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_always_win_tug_of_war_with_dog\"><\/span>Should I always win tug of war with dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its OK to let your dog win while playing tug of war. In fact, its a great idea. Winning builds its confidence and rewards the animal. However, if the dog misbehaves during the game, you should be the one who ends up with the toy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183407\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-always-win-tug-of-war-with-dog.webp\" alt=\"Should I always win tug of war with dog?\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-always-win-tug-of-war-with-dog.webp 500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Should-I-always-win-tug-of-war-with-dog-300x199.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_play_tug_of_war\"><\/span>How long should I play tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When done correctly, tug sessions should be kept relatively short (<b>10-15 seconds), have impulse control built-in (dog should have a trained OUT or DROP behavior), and be something the dog is invited to do with you, she says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_playing_tug_of_war_with_dog_make_them_aggressive\"><\/span>Does playing tug of war with dog make them aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug of war wont make your dog aggressive, but it might intensify unwanted behaviors or patterns that are already present. Before you play tug of war, you need to set a few ground rules.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_play_tug_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Should you play tug with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug of war played correctly will not encourage aggression in your dog or puppy. However, do not play tug of war with dogs that guard objects or display aggression as this may intensify aggressive tendencies the dog already has.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_always_let_dog_win_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Should you always let dog win tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is also a great way to burn off excess energy and keep your dog physically and mentally stimulated. <b>By letting your dog win during a game of tug, you arent letting them dominate you. Instead, youre nurturing a solid rapport and teaching them that engaging with you is fun and rewarding.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EjGyBhT3kk0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_you_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\"><\/span>How long should you play tug of war with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug of war wont make your dog aggressive, but it might intensify unwanted behaviors or patterns that are already present. Before you play tug of war, you need to set a few ground rules.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_your_dog_win_at_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Should you let your dog win at tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug-of-War Is OK for Most Dogs<\/b> It can be great exercise, is a wonderful bonding time for a dog and human, and can decrease negative behaviors because it allows a physical and mental outlet for excessive energy. Tug-of-war can be used to help a puppy learn to play with toys rather than mouth or nip at peoples hands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_playing_tug_of_war_make_a_dog_mean\"><\/span>Does playing tug of war make a dog mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its OK to let your dog win while playing tug of war. In fact, its a great idea. Winning builds its confidence and rewards the animal. 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