{"id":176186,"date":"2022-07-17T08:03:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-17T08:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T06:46:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:46:32","slug":"why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog not play tug of war?"},"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\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Why_does_my_dog_not_play_tug_of_war\" title=\"Why does my dog not play tug of war?\">Why does my dog not 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_it_good_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\" title=\"Is it good to play tug of war with your dog?\">Is it good to 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_growl_when_playing_tug_of_war\" title=\"Is it normal for a dog to growl when playing tug of war?\">Is it normal for a dog to growl when 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_play_tug_of_war\" title=\"How do I get my dog to play tug of war?\">How do I get my dog to 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_tug_of_war_mentally_stimulating_for_dogs\" title=\"Is tug of war mentally stimulating for dogs?\">Is tug of war mentally stimulating for dogs?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_it_OK_to_play_tug_of_war_with_a_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to play tug of war with a dog?\">Is it OK to play tug of war with a dog?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_it_OK_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_puppy\" title=\"Is it OK to play tug of war with your puppy?\">Is it OK to play tug of war with your puppy?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_growl_while_playing_with_toys\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to growl while playing with toys?\">Is it normal for dogs to growl while playing with toys?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Why_do_dogs_bark_when_playing_tug_of_war\" title=\"Why do dogs bark when playing tug of war?\">Why do dogs bark when 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_it_OK_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\" title=\"Is it OK to play tug of war with your dog?\">Is it OK to 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_it_a_good_idea_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\" title=\"Is it a good idea to play tug of war with your dog?\">Is it a good idea to 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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Does_tug_games_make_dogs_aggressive\" title=\"Does tug games make dogs aggressive?\">Does tug games make dogs aggressive?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Does_tug_of_war_encourage_biting\" title=\"Does tug of war encourage biting?\">Does tug of war encourage biting?<\/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\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/#Why_does_my_dog_growl_when_we_play_tug_of_war\" title=\"Why does my dog growl when we play tug of war?\">Why does my dog growl when we play tug of war?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_not_play_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Why does my dog not play tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If he&#8217;s not interested, <b>pull a treat out to get him focused. As you encourage him to play, issue the &#8216;tug&#8217; verbal command. This will be the cue he will learn to associate with the behavior. Ensure you say it in a playful voice, he will pick it up quicker if the thinks it&#8217;s all a big game.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_good_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it good to play tug of war with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183386\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-good-to-play-tug-of-war-with-your-dog.png\" alt=\"Is it good to play tug of war with your dog?\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-good-to-play-tug-of-war-with-your-dog.png 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-good-to-play-tug-of-war-with-your-dog-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-good-to-play-tug-of-war-with-your-dog-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many dogs love to play tug of war; <b>it&#8217;s a healthy display of their predatory nature. Tug of war provides great mental and physical exercise for your dog. It is also a wonderful way to reinforce the human-canine bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_growl_when_playing_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Is it normal for a dog to growl when playing tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Others might say that they are just being playful. <b>Growling while playing tug of war is however NORMAL! It is part of the fun. Dogs who growl while playing tug are usually just vocalizing what feels like victory much like how humans yell Grrreat! after winning something!<\/b><\/p>\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>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=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_play_tug_of_war\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to play tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give the verbal cue take it and present the tug toy. Move the tug toy back and forth slightly to foster interest or chase. When your dog has the toy in his mouth, engage him in a gentle game of tug. Reward his interest in the tug verbally.<\/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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1dvCGHUIz9M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/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 dog&#8217;s 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=\"Is_tug_of_war_mentally_stimulating_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is tug of war mentally stimulating for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s an activity that taps into natural drives, making it a motivational, reinforcing, and high-value training tool. <b>It is also a great way to burn off excess energy and keep your dog physically and mentally stimulated<\/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 won&#8217;t 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=\"Is_it_OK_to_play_tug_of_war_with_a_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to play tug of war with a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183387\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-OK-to-play-tug-of-war-with-a-dog.jpg\" alt=\"Is it OK to play tug of war with a dog?\" width=\"570\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-OK-to-play-tug-of-war-with-a-dog.jpg 570w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-OK-to-play-tug-of-war-with-a-dog-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many dogs love to play tug of war; <b>it&#8217;s a healthy display of their predatory nature. Tug of war provides great mental and physical exercise for your dog. It is also a wonderful way to reinforce the human-canine bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_puppy\"><\/span>Is it OK to play tug of war with your puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tug of war is a suitable play outlet for a puppy&#8217;s biting and mouthing instincts. The game can teach your puppy how to play appropriately with people and strengthen your bond!<\/b><\/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>Tug is mentally and physically tiring for dogs, and it&#8217;s a great way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog.<\/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 should be avoided with puppies because <b>their teeth, mouths, and jaws, are still growing and changing. Tugging too much can cause jaw or bite problems. Your dog has arthritis or is prone to disc problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_growl_while_playing_with_toys\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to growl while playing with toys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canine possession aggression is also sometimes referred to as food aggression or resource guarding. If your dog has this problem, <b>it may growl, snap, or bite to protect a resource, such as food, toys, beds, or other objects, from being taken away by another dog or person. This is the dog&#8217;s way of saying, Back off!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183388\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-normal-for-dogs-to-growl-while-playing-with-toys.webp\" alt=\"Is it normal for dogs to growl while playing with toys?\" width=\"760\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-normal-for-dogs-to-growl-while-playing-with-toys.webp 760w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-normal-for-dogs-to-growl-while-playing-with-toys-300x170.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_bark_when_playing_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Why do dogs bark when playing tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Others might say that they are just being playful. Growling while playing tug of war is however NORMAL! It is part of the fun. Dogs who growl while playing tug are <b>usually just vocalizing what feels like victory much like how humans yell Grrreat! after winning something!<\/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=\"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 people&#8217;s hands.<\/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>It&#8217;s OK to let your dog win while playing tug of war. In fact, it&#8217;s 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><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q2Ln7fMUVE8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/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>If he&#8217;s not interested, <b>pull a treat out to get him focused. As you encourage him to play, issue the &#8216;tug&#8217; verbal command. This will be the cue he will learn to associate with the behavior. Ensure you say it in a playful voice, he will pick it up quicker if the thinks it&#8217;s all a big game.<\/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-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 people&#8217;s hands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it OK to play tug of war with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dogs love to play tug of war; <b>it&#8217;s a healthy display of their predatory nature. Tug of war provides great mental and physical exercise for your dog. It is also a wonderful way to reinforce the human-canine bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_good_idea_to_play_tug_of_war_with_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it a good idea to play tug of war with your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183389\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-a-good-idea-to-play-tug-of-war-with-your-dog.webp\" alt=\"Is it a good idea to play tug of war with your dog?\" width=\"600\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-a-good-idea-to-play-tug-of-war-with-your-dog.webp 600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-a-good-idea-to-play-tug-of-war-with-your-dog-300x273.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Many dogs love to play tug of war; it&#8217;s a healthy display of their predatory nature. Tug of war provides great mental and physical exercise for your dog. It is also a wonderful way to reinforce the human-canine bond.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_tug_games_make_dogs_aggressive\"><\/span>Does tug games make dogs aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, speak to any top dog sports competitor or qualified trainer, and they will tell you that well-managed tug games have many benefits, and there are even scientific studies confirming <b>they don&#8217;t promote aggressive or dominant behaviors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_tug_of_war_encourage_biting\"><\/span>Does tug of war encourage biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s never too early to begin teaching your puppy bite inhibition. This can easily be accomplished with a little game called Tug-of-War. <b>Many people think that teaching games like tug-of-war encourages biting and mouthing, but when used appropriately, this game teaches your pup self control and deference skills<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_growl_when_we_play_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Why does my dog growl when we play tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Others might say that they are just being playful. Growling while playing tug of war is however NORMAL! It is part of the fun. <b>Dogs who growl while playing tug are usually just vocalizing what feels like victory much like how humans yell Grrreat! after winning something!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related posts :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war\/\">Why does my dog not play tug of war?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-to-play-tug-of-war-with-a-dog\/\">Is it bad to play tug of war with a dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-you-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/\">How long should you play tug of war with dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-okay-to-play-tug-of-war-with-your-dog\/\">Is it okay to play tug of war with your dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-like-to-play-tug-of-war-so-much\/\">Why do dogs like to play tug of war so much?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-to-play-tug-of-war-with-dog\/\">Is it bad to play tug of war with dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/\">Is it OK to let dogs play tug of war?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-good-to-play-tug-of-war-with-a-dog\/\">Is it good to play tug of war with a dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-i-let-my-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/\">Should I let my dogs play tug of war?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-play-tug-of-war-with-other-dogs\/\">Why do dogs play tug of war with other dogs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-bad-to-play-tug-of-war-with-your-dog\/\">Is it bad to play tug of war with your dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog not play tug of war?Is it good to play tug of war with your dog?Is it normal for a dog to growl when playing tug of war?How long should you play tug of war with dog?How do I get my dog to play tug of war?Should I not&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":183384,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Why-does-my-dog-not-play-tug-of-war.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176186"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176186"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176186\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":183390,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176186\/revisions\/183390"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/183384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176186"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176186"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176186"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}