{"id":4405,"date":"2022-07-17T11:14:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-17T11:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T05:31:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T05:31:23","slug":"is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK to let dogs 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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_it_OK_to_let_dogs_play_tug_of_war\" title=\"Is it OK to let dogs play tug of war?\">Is it OK to let dogs 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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_tug_of_war_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is tug of war bad for dogs?\">Is tug of war bad for dogs?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Does_playing_tug_of_war_make_dogs_aggressive\" title=\"Does playing tug of war make dogs aggressive?\">Does playing tug of war make dogs aggressive?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_tug_of_war_bad_for_dogs_neck\" title=\"Is tug of war bad for dogs neck?\">Is tug of war bad for dogs neck?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Is_tug_of_war_mental_stimulation_for_dogs\" title=\"Is tug of war mental stimulation for dogs?\">Is tug of war mental stimulation for dogs?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-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><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Do_dogs_like_hugs\" title=\"Do dogs like hugs?\">Do dogs like hugs?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_you\" title=\"Why do dogs lick you?\">Why do dogs lick you?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Why_does_Dogs_like_peanut_butter\" title=\"Why does Dogs like peanut butter?\">Why does Dogs like peanut butter?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Why_do_dogs_nip_at_you\" title=\"Why do dogs nip at you?\">Why do dogs nip at you?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Will_puppy_grow_out_of_biting\" title=\"Will puppy grow out of biting?\">Will puppy grow out of biting?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#What_is_the_best_dog_tug_toy\" title=\"What is the best dog tug toy?\">What is the best dog tug toy?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#What_should_a_dogs_teeth_look_like\" title=\"What should a dog\u2019s teeth look like?\">What should a dog\u2019s teeth look like?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Can_tug-of-war_hurt_dogs_teeth\" title=\"Can tug-of-war hurt dogs teeth?\">Can tug-of-war hurt dogs teeth?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Does_my_depression_affect_my_dog\" title=\"Does my depression affect my dog?\">Does my depression affect my dog?<\/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\/is-it-ok-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war\/#Should_I_growl_at_my_puppy\" title=\"Should I growl at my puppy?\">Should I growl at my puppy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_let_dogs_play_tug_of_war\"><\/span>Is it OK to let dogs play tug of war?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tug_of_war_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is tug of war bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people think it\u2019s risky to play tug-of-war with a dog. And it\u2019s true that, 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 they\u2019re excited.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-playing-tug-of-war-make-dogs-aggressive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_playing_tug_of_war_make_dogs_aggressive\"><\/span>Does playing tug of war make dogs aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183376\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-playing-tug-of-war-make-dogs-aggressive.jpg\" alt=\"Does playing tug of war make dogs aggressive?\" width=\"958\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-playing-tug-of-war-make-dogs-aggressive.jpg 958w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-playing-tug-of-war-make-dogs-aggressive-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-playing-tug-of-war-make-dogs-aggressive-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tug of war won\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs-neck\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tug_of_war_bad_for_dogs_neck\"><\/span>Is tug of war bad for dogs neck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When playing tug, make sure to keep the toy low to the ground. Many people make the mistake of playing tug by keeping a dogs neck high, but you can actually put to much stress on a dogs spine and can extend a dogs neck this way.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q2Ln7fMUVE8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-tug-of-war-mental-stimulation-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tug_of_war_mental_stimulation_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is tug of war mental stimulation for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laika and I play a game of tug of war nearly everyday \u2014 it\u2019s physically tiring, mentally stimulating, and just plain fun. Tug is mentally and physically tiring for dogs, and it\u2019s a great way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-growl-when-we-play-tug-of\"><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>While playing tug of war, your dog might get excited and begin growling. This is normal, as the game itself is predatory behavior. However, it is important to keep your dog from becoming overly excited or aggressive, and take breaks to keep the game from getting out of control.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-like-hugs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_hugs\"><\/span>Do dogs like hugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ED12dq8zng\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dogs, really do not like hugs. While some dogs, especially those trained as therapy dogs, can tolerate it, in general, dogs do not enjoy this interaction. Dogs rely on body language as a method of communication with humans and each other.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-lick-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Affection: There\u2019s a pretty good chance that your dog is licking you because it loves you! It\u2019s why many people call them \u201ckisses.\u201d Dogs show affection by licking people and sometimes even other dogs. Licking is a natural action for dogs. They learned it from the grooming and affection given to them as.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1dvCGHUIz9M\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-dogs-like-peanut-butter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Dogs_like_peanut_butter\"><\/span>Why does Dogs like peanut butter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As noted by the doctor who invented the stuff, peanut butter\u2019s protein is easy to digest \u2014 and not just for humans. Dogs tend to have a taste for foods they need.\u00a0 It might be a little bit of everything: salt, sugar, fat and protein. Or maybe the answer is very simple: Dogs love peanut butter because it\u2019s fun to eat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-nip-at-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_nip_at_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs nip at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog might nip you when he\u2019s excited because: He wants to play by putting something in his mouth, and your hands\/feet are closest. He wants to play by putting something in his mouth, and your hands\/feet are moving the fastest. He\u2019s learned that nipping makes you squeal or move faster.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-puppy-grow-out-of-biting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_puppy_grow_out_of_biting\"><\/span>Will puppy grow out of biting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183377\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Will-puppy-grow-out-of-biting.webp\" alt=\"Will puppy grow out of biting?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Will-puppy-grow-out-of-biting.webp 1000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Will-puppy-grow-out-of-biting-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Will-puppy-grow-out-of-biting-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Puppy Nipping or Play Biting<\/p>\n<p>Almost all puppies will grow out of it naturally by the age of 6 months. It is very important not to get frustrated and resort to using punishments or corrections which could damage your relationship with your puppy down the road.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-dog-tug-toy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_dog_tug_toy\"><\/span>What is the best dog tug toy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best Tug Toys For Dogs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mammoth Cottonblend 5 Knot Dog Rope Toy \u2013 Best Overall.<\/li>\n<li>Otterly Pets Rope Dog Toys \u2013 Best for Large Dogs.<\/li>\n<li>West Paw Zogoflex Bumi Dog Toy \u2013 Best For Budget.<\/li>\n<li>USA Bones &amp; Chews Cotton Rope With Bones Dog Toy \u2013 Best Durable.<\/li>\n<li>KONG Tug Dog Toy \u2013 Most Popular.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4uX-ulwjEnQ\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-a-dog-s-teeth-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_dogs_teeth_look_like\"><\/span>What should a dog\u2019s teeth look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clean dog gums and teeth are healthy gums and teeth. Your dog\u2019s gums should be a healthy pink color (with no redness or bleeding where the gums meet the teeth), and their teeth should be white and clean.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-tug-of-war-hurt-dogs-teeth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tug-of-war_hurt_dogs_teeth\"><\/span>Can tug-of-war hurt dogs teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-my-depression-affect-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_depression_affect_my_dog\"><\/span>Does my depression affect my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depression is not something you can pass along to your pets. The expression of relief on most people\u2019s faces when I tell them this is heartbreaking. No person can \u201cgive\u201d their pet anxiety or depression. A pet who is exhibiting such behavior likely already had some propensity for the behavior.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XiCrniLQGYc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-growl-at-my-puppy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_growl_at_my_puppy\"><\/span>Should I growl at my puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it may sound obvious, growling at your dog is not likely to improve its aggressive behavioral problems, a new study suggests. Hitting it is probably worse. Researchers say dog owners who kick, hit or otherwise confront aggressive dogs with punitive training methods are doomed to have, well, aggressive pets.<\/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 Is it OK to let dogs play tug of war?Is tug of war bad for dogs?Does playing tug of war make dogs aggressive?Is tug of war bad for dogs neck?Is tug of war mental stimulation for dogs?Why does my dog growl when we play tug of war?Do dogs like hugs?Why do dogs&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":183378,"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":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Is-it-OK-to-let-dogs-play-tug-of-war-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4405"}],"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=4405"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4405\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":183379,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4405\/revisions\/183379"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/183378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4405"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4405"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4405"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}