Squishy Face Studio Flirt Pole V2 with Lure - Durable Dog Toy for Fun Obedience Training & Exercise, Rainbow Tie Dye, Regular - 36 inch

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My dog Scout has quite a high prey drive. She especially LOVES the chase aspect of the prey drive sequence! We hope our guide has helped you choose the best flirt pole for your German Shepherd. Thanks for reading! Why Trust Us? When choosing a flirt pole for your German Shepherd, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. Size The owner or trainer holds the pole and through a variety of motions, moves the rope and the lure. The idea is to move the lure so that the dog cannot catch it easily, i.e., "flirt" with the dog. Flirt poles are meant to trigger your dog’s instincts because they will mimic small prey. It can be used as a toy, but there are great lessons that owners can teach by using a flirt pole. The best way to do that is to set rules for playing this exciting game. Here are some of the rules you should put in place; 1. Waiting

Step one: Depending on how big your dog is, will depend on how long you’ll want your pole. Cut your pole to the size that you want using a coping saw German Shepherds are high-energy dogs that need an outlet for all that energy. A flirt pole is a great way to give your pup the exercise they need while also bonding with them. Ask your dog to sit or stand in front of you and when you want him to move say your release word and either move slightly or use a treat to lure him out of position.

Tell your dog to lie down, and leave the toy alone. Only after you tell him to “chase”, then he can play it. This first step is important and must be done before and after the game to practice and impose self-control on your dog. And studies have shown that dogs play as a way to develop their motor skills. So what better way than to support them in this than with a flirt pole?! #5 – Flirt Poles are Fantastic Training Tools Being able to work on your dog’s response to commands while in a high arousal state — but in a controlled environment — is incredibly helpful! Flirt Pole Rules

While some of the benefits of flirt poles are certainly found in other dog toys and training tools, they have a few unique benefits themselves that make them worth adding to your collection. Never let your dog play with the Flirt Pole unsupervised. It will not survive as a chew toy. Always put it away after use.

How to play with a flirt pole

It is essential to keep the toy or lure, close to the ground. Owners that started flinging the flirt pole said their dogs started jumping like crazy, which is a perfect way for accidents and injuries to happen. 4. Let them catch it Many people use a toy on a rope or worse a leash, the leash is swung around and the snap hits the dog or pup in the head, game over... Our flirt pole has light flat nylon cord to attach a soft leather bite rag to it, no harm can be done but it is tough enough to play a pretty vigorous game of tug!" Let’s say your terrier is reactionary; you can tire them out with a flirt pole before going for a walk, making them more receptive and easier to train.