Odd question about toys...

oranges81 · 06-13-2009, 06:40 PM

I use a tug toy as Maze's reward instead of food. But my problem is none of my pockets are big enough to stuff the toy in. Lol. I've gotten quite good at hiding the toy behind my back but it means I always have one hand full.

Is there anything like a clip that hangs off of the belt loop that I can hook the tug toy to? Kinda like a ball clip..

Virginia · 06-13-2009, 06:49 PM

Depending on how big the toy is, it might fit in one of those Home Depot two pocket pouches. It's what I use for food rewards or holding a tennis ball.

oranges81 · 06-13-2009, 07:11 PM

Hmmm.. Never thought of that. Lol. Thanks.

Zisso · 06-13-2009, 07:33 PM

That's what I need too! Then I might be able to handle everything I need in SchH for my two ... good idea

lylol · 06-13-2009, 08:05 PM

Maybe not as cool, but I just stuff the toy in the back of my pants waistband.

oranges81 · 06-13-2009, 08:23 PM

I tried that.. But it kept falling out when I ran or I almost pulled my pants out trying to get it out fast. Lol.

Liesje · 06-13-2009, 11:43 PM

Kitty, not sure how big your tug is but I have the same problem with my ball. It does fit in a pocket but when I try to whip it out fast it turns my pocket inside out and gets stuck, what with all the slobber already coating it. What works great for me is putting a treat pouch on my belt in the back, and I just drop the ball in there instead of treats, with the string hanging out.

My "training jacket" which is not a real training jacket but a jacket that I have designated for training (seen here) has two front pockets that are better for holding Nikon's ball toys.

oranges81 · 06-13-2009, 11:52 PM

Well my tug toy is about half the size of Sandy.. Lol. I'm buying a new treat bag soon (a bigger one) so I'll try that but I'm not sure if it'll work with my current one.

oranges81 · 06-14-2009, 02:02 AM

Well I tried the tug in the treat bag and I was right. It's to big and would just cause a bigger distraction. Lol. Guess I'll just keep proofing my handling with one arm for now.

Barb E · 06-14-2009, 03:36 PM

What are you using for a tug?

I have a jute tug

and it tucks VERY nicely in to my back pocket - also is very easy to clamp under my arm for some training.

06-13-2009, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
oranges81 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sechelt, BC, Canada Posts: 245	Odd question about toys... I use a tug toy as Maze's reward instead of food. But my problem is none of my pockets are big enough to stuff the toy in. Lol. I've gotten quite good at hiding the toy behind my back but it means I always have one hand full. Is there anything like a clip that hangs off of the belt loop that I can hook the tug toy to? Kinda like a ball clip.. __________________ Maze, 3 year old Mutt Sandy, 11 month old Jack Russell Terrier The most powerful feeling is the knowing you belong, and you are right were you should be

06-13-2009, 06:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Virginia Master Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 650	Re: Odd question about toys... Depending on how big the toy is, it might fit in one of those Home Depot two pocket pouches. It's what I use for food rewards or holding a tennis ball.

06-13-2009, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
oranges81 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sechelt, BC, Canada Posts: 245	Re: Odd question about toys... Hmmm.. Never thought of that. Lol. Thanks. __________________ Maze, 3 year old Mutt Sandy, 11 month old Jack Russell Terrier The most powerful feeling is the knowing you belong, and you are right were you should be

06-13-2009, 07:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zisso Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,002	Re: Odd question about toys... That's what I need too! Then I might be able to handle everything I need in SchH for my two ... good idea __________________ Nadia - GSD -DOB 12-29-07 Zisso - GSD- DOB 9-16-07 Pepe & Kiki`my sweet kitties Zisso is my heart~Nadia is my Love~My kitties bring me everything in between~Together they bring me Joy!

06-13-2009, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
lylol Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego County Posts: 374	Re: Odd question about toys... Maybe not as cool, but I just stuff the toy in the back of my pants waistband. __________________ Lysa Norse Magic vom Kriegershaus "Rune" (Dec 08) Magnus (Jun 98)

06-13-2009, 08:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
oranges81 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sechelt, BC, Canada Posts: 245	Re: Odd question about toys... I tried that.. But it kept falling out when I ran or I almost pulled my pants out trying to get it out fast. Lol. __________________ Maze, 3 year old Mutt Sandy, 11 month old Jack Russell Terrier The most powerful feeling is the knowing you belong, and you are right were you should be

06-13-2009, 11:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Liesje Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 12,969	Re: Odd question about toys... Kitty, not sure how big your tug is but I have the same problem with my ball. It does fit in a pocket but when I try to whip it out fast it turns my pocket inside out and gets stuck, what with all the slobber already coating it. What works great for me is putting a treat pouch on my belt in the back, and I just drop the ball in there instead of treats, with the string hanging out. My "training jacket" which is not a real training jacket but a jacket that I have designated for training (seen here) has two front pockets that are better for holding Nikon's ball toys. __________________ UCH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop FO OB1 CL1R CL1F RA TT HIT TDI CGC VPC's Coca-Cola HIT CGC SG UCH Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 AD T1 FO PA CL1R UNJ UCA HIT TT CGC OFA SG Pantalaimon vom Geistwasser BH AD HIT CGC

06-13-2009, 11:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
oranges81 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sechelt, BC, Canada Posts: 245	Re: Odd question about toys... Well my tug toy is about half the size of Sandy.. Lol. I'm buying a new treat bag soon (a bigger one) so I'll try that but I'm not sure if it'll work with my current one. __________________ Maze, 3 year old Mutt Sandy, 11 month old Jack Russell Terrier The most powerful feeling is the knowing you belong, and you are right were you should be

06-14-2009, 02:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
oranges81 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sechelt, BC, Canada Posts: 245	Re: Odd question about toys... Well I tried the tug in the treat bag and I was right. It's to big and would just cause a bigger distraction. Lol. Guess I'll just keep proofing my handling with one arm for now. __________________ Maze, 3 year old Mutt Sandy, 11 month old Jack Russell Terrier The most powerful feeling is the knowing you belong, and you are right were you should be

06-14-2009, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Barb E Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 14,436	Re: Odd question about toys... What are you using for a tug? I have a jute tug and it tucks VERY nicely in to my back pocket - also is very easy to clamp under my arm for some training. __________________ Dante - March 2004 Kaos von Wolfstraum Oct 2011 "Today is tomorrow's time machine" ~ Dr G ~

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