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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette Hi Everyone,
I know I've heard a lot about how you shouldn't play Tug of War with your dog because it can cause aggression. But I do play it with Baby. The reason I do is this...when I go to take the toy out of her mouth she starts to pull back, hence we're now playing Tug of War. When I take my hand off, she comes back towards me and either puts her paw or the toy in my hand as to say, "pull it more Mommy." She never gets mad if I try to take it or runs away with the toy. I think maybe it feels good on her teeth. What do you all think?
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I think it is wonderful that you play with her! Saying that it causes aggrassion is like saying that computers are causing laziness in kids - bull.... - the parents should play with their children, that would inspire non-laziness.
OF COURSE the dog growls and gets excited - what do you expect, it's a dog?
When I play it with mine, they growl and show their teeth and get all worked up to the point where they sometimes accidentally bites my fingers and then remembers that that is mom and not the rope.
We have sooo much fun! I swing them around (gently of course) and throw the rope and they come back, tails wagging for more
What you should be careful at though is not to tug to sudden, jerking the rope is bad since it can hurt their neck.
Mine love it when I shake the rope now and then but this you also have to be careful with when playing with tinies since shaking it too violently can cause concussion.
But other than that - play all you want and don't stop when your dog gets excited. Just remember to have fresh water near by for a drink after playing - both for you and the dog