NEVER Play Tug? We Disagree…. 3 Rules to Make Tug a Great Game

McCann Dog Training
Nov 6 · 4 min read

We’ve all heard it: never play tug with your dog! It will make them mean. It will make them aggressive. It will make them think they can control you and that they’re in charge. WE DISAGREE!

We strongly believe that when taught right, playing tug is an amazing way to interact with your dog. It’s a great game for rewarding most dogs. It’s helpful in…

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