making flirt pole; suggestions what to attach?

ColieBear · 04-17-2011, 01:40 PM

I'm making a flirt pole for my 10 week old puppy (its his ten week birthday today! haha) Anyone have any suggestions for something to attach? He's going to be in schutzhund boy so should I fashion a little mini bite sleeve?

Lucy Dog · 04-17-2011, 01:47 PM

I just use some cheap leather gloves with a rope attached to an old fishing pole... works like a charm.

Micky · 04-17-2011, 02:15 PM

same here and we are already at the second pair, tried with the other a rubber chicken but the fav. will be the glove

angierose · 04-17-2011, 02:27 PM

I don't have a schutzhund pup, but I use old t-shirts tied to mine. Plenty around the house, and when they get filthy or torn up they can be easily discarded.

WarrantsWifey · 04-17-2011, 02:31 PM

I know I've seen, and old tube sock on the end, a leather shammy sized type tug...... Good Luck! Show us your creation when your done!

lanaw13 · 04-17-2011, 02:42 PM

I have seen a scrap of a real sheepskin tied to one…. we couldnt find that so bought a $2 stuffed fuzzy toy at Petco and tied that on…. next it will be a scrap of fuzzy fabric from my sewing stash….

Micky · 04-17-2011, 02:48 PM

We also use old leather gardening gloves !!

ColieBear · 04-17-2011, 03:07 PM

awesome. thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I've also seen rolled up old carpet looking things. I'll go with one of these alternatives though because I'm trying to teach him to stop chewing the rugs in the house! haha

**Lauri & The Gang** · 04-17-2011, 04:26 PM

I use rabbit fur on my "Bunny Sticks" (hence the name).

One word of caution - be VERY careful how you use the pole.

Please do NOT wipe it around and make your young pup do sharp turns. Sharp turns can injure the growth plates of a young dog.

I would only do wide circles and then alot of pulling once the dog gets the prize.

Lucy Dog · 04-17-2011, 04:30 PM

Agreed with Lauri's advice... just try not to get too dizzy.

04-17-2011, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
ColieBear Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 72	making flirt pole; suggestions what to attach? I'm making a flirt pole for my 10 week old puppy (its his ten week birthday today! haha) Anyone have any suggestions for something to attach? He's going to be in schutzhund boy so should I fashion a little mini bite sleeve?

04-17-2011, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	I just use some cheap leather gloves with a rope attached to an old fishing pole... works like a charm. __________________ Paul

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lanaw13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 292	I have seen a scrap of a real sheepskin tied to one…. we couldnt find that so bought a $2 stuffed fuzzy toy at Petco and tied that on…. next it will be a scrap of fuzzy fabric from my sewing stash…. __________________ Golden Breed's Zip It Up Osa, GSD baby 12-4-2010 Hurricane Harley CGC, Boxer Buddy Chopper the Drama Queen CGC, Boxer NUT! Hamlet, Kitteh (doggy chew toy) www.facebook.com/lana.westerfield

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Lauri & The Gang Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SouthEastern WI Posts: 12,525	I use rabbit fur on my "Bunny Sticks" (hence the name). One word of caution - be VERY careful how you use the pole. Please do NOT wipe it around and make your young pup do sharp turns. Sharp turns can injure the growth plates of a young dog. I would only do wide circles and then alot of pulling once the dog gets the prize. __________________ Lauri & The Raw Fed Gang Raw Dog Ranch Tazer HIC CGC – Cocker Winnie CGC - Corgi Mix Chimanes Spice it Up Piquin (Kaynya) - Chinese Crested Sasha - GSD mix Nator von Triton HIC CGC (Mauser) - LC GSD Piquins Some Like it Hot (Spike) – Chinese Crested Piquins Too Hot To Handle - Fuego (Chinese Crested)

04-17-2011, 04:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Agreed with Lauri's advice... just try not to get too dizzy. __________________ Paul

04-17-2011, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Micky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 262	same here and we are already at the second pair, tried with the other a rubber chicken but the fav. will be the glove

04-17-2011, 02:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
angierose Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 276	I don't have a schutzhund pup, but I use old t-shirts tied to mine. Plenty around the house, and when they get filthy or torn up they can be easily discarded.

04-17-2011, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
WarrantsWifey Knighted Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,905	I know I've seen, and old tube sock on the end, a leather shammy sized type tug...... Good Luck! Show us your creation when your done!

04-17-2011, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Micky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 262	We also use old leather gardening gloves !!

04-17-2011, 03:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
ColieBear Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 72	awesome. thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I've also seen rolled up old carpet looking things. I'll go with one of these alternatives though because I'm trying to teach him to stop chewing the rugs in the house! haha

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