Balls and Tugs

Detachable Flirt PoleThe fastest way to burn a high-drive dog's energy in a small space. Three feet of wand plus three feet of nylon cord equals over six feet of reach. Tie any tug or rabbit fur to the end and let the dog chase. Built for the working-line dog whose engine you cannot quiet with a daily walk.What it isA six-foot-plus flirt pole with a detachable mid-screw connection for storage and transit. The 3 ft wand portion gives the handler control and reach. The 3 ft nylon cord at the end carries the lure. Tie any K9 Academy tug, rabbit fur, or bite reward to the cord and run the dog through chase-and-catch reps.Who it is forWorking line Malinois, GSDs, Aussies, Border Collies, Pit Bull terriers and any high-drive dog that needs more exercise than a daily walk delivers. Urban handlers without daily access to safe open terrain. Sport dog handlers running prey drive conditioning at home. Trainers using flirt pole sessions as impulse control rewards. Owners with destructive dogs whose energy needs an outlet.What problems it solvesThe Mal that destroys the couch. The hunting dog in the off-season. The Aussie whose owner works 9-5 and cannot run them three hours a day. The puppy whose recall is not reliable yet but who needs to burn energy off-leash. The sport dog handler conditioning prey drive for IGP, ringsport or PSA. The dog learning impulse control through wait-and-release reps.How to use itAttach your dog's favorite tug or fur to the end of the nylon cord. Hold the wand and drag the lure along the ground in unpredictable patterns. Let the dog chase, catch occasionally, and release on cue. Build impulse control by asking for a sit/wait before each chase. 5-10 minute sessions are usually enough to burn off significant energy.Detachable for storageThe mid-pole screw connection breaks the wand into two pieces for transport and storage. Fits in a kit bag, car trunk or kennel locker.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made for K9 AcademySpec'd by K9 Academy for working dog handlers who need real exercise tools, not pet store novelties.Use under supervision. Not a chew toy. Attach a tug or fur reward — pole is not the bite target.

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K9 Academy Tug BallOriginal K9 Academy tug ball. Climbing-rope wrapped dense rubber ball for high-drive training rewards. Available in 7cm (small) and 9cm (large). Built to take serious bite pressure without falling apart.What it isA rubber ball core wrapped tightly in climbing-grade rope. 7cm size for smaller dogs and sport prospects, 9cm for full-size working line dogs. The rope handle lets you tug, throw, drag without holding the ball directly. Won't fall apart at the seam like big-box rope toys.Who it is forWorking line handlers building ball drive. Sport dog handlers running tug rewards. Puppy raisers introducing prey drive. Anyone whose dog has destroyed three pet-store rope balls.Sizing7cm fits Mal puppies, smaller working line females, sport prospects in foundation. 9cm fits full-size adult Mals, GSDs, Labs, Pit Bulls and similar working breeds.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made by K9 AcademyThe original K9 Academy tug ball.

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Real Rabbit Fur Bungee TugA premium tug toy made from genuine rabbit fur with a strong bungee handle. Real prey-fur texture triggers natural bite-and-shake instinct faster than any synthetic material. The tug working dog handlers reach for breakthrough moments. Pink color.What it isA bungee-handled tug covered in real rabbit fur. Authentic prey fur texture (not synthetic chenille). The bungee handle absorbs the shock of a hard bite without breaking the dog's grip. Premium training reward.Who it is forSport dog handlers using the highest-value reward for breakthrough training moments. Working line puppy raisers building first prey drive. Trainers running drive-development sessions. Owners who want the most-engaging tug their dog has ever encountered.Why real furSynthetic chenille and faux fur tugs work fine for most situations. Real rabbit fur is on a different level for prey-drive development — the texture, the scent, the natural give of fur and skin all trigger primitive bite-and-shake response. Use as the top-tier reward in a marker-training hierarchy.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made by K9 AcademyReal fur sourced ethically for K9 Academy.

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After lots of research, trial and error we finally created our own disc. Chemically manufactured by us with the perfect mix of plastics and rubbers, the K9 Academy disc can do everything you've always wanted one to do. We have 3 different versions. Each of them have been tested and created for their specific purposes. Made with a misprint FALCON logo and priced to go.Speedster (White) Our least durable flyer. Made to fly fast and far, but if the dog chomps hard or chews, it will get punctured. Made of a harder, lighter plastic. Light Bite (Blue) Made of a softer plastic and synthetic mix. This disc is made for dogs that have slightly lower confidence and like a toy that is easier to grab and hold. It won't hurt if they bite at it hard and it can also withstand a little bit more chewing which less experienced dogs tend to do. A slower flight with a little more weight TUFF (Orange) Our most durable flyer. This disc is NOT indestructible but can be used daily with dogs that chomp HARD. This disc can puncture after excessive use, but can withstand a lot of pressure. Made of a durable, firm plastic mix which also has a softer feel. Great for powerful dogs

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Nylon Ring TugA ring-shaped nylon tug toy. Heavy-duty, no soft spots, built for the dog that destroys conventional toys. The ring shape gives the handler multiple grip points and lets two trainers tug simultaneously from different sides. Three colors.What it isA ring-shaped tug toy made from braided nylon. The closed ring offers grip points all the way around — the handler can hold one side, the dog grips the opposite side. Two trainers can tug from different points without competing for the same grip.Who it is forWorking line handlers needing a durable everyday tug. Sport dog handlers running multi-helper drills. Family handlers with destructive chewers who shred fabric tugs. Trainers introducing tug-of-war drills without worrying about toy failure mid-session.Why a ringA ring shape has no center point that takes maximum bite force — the load distributes around the loop. Dogs cannot tear the ring open like they can tear a rope tug apart. Ideal for serious chewers and high-drive working dogs.Available colorsOrange, Green, Blue.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made by K9 Academy

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Cylinder Suede TugA suede leather cylinder tug for advanced grip development. Suede is harder to grip than fabric — a dog has to commit hard to hold it. Built for the dog past the developmental phase whose bite mechanics need a real challenge. Small and large sizes.What it isA cylinder-shaped tug toy covered in genuine suede leather, with reinforced black webbing handles. The suede surface develops grip strength without damaging teeth. Cylindrical shape gives the dog a clean shape to commit to, no flat edges to slip off.Who it is forSport dog handlers building bite commitment on dogs past the puppy stage. IGP, Schutzhund, ringsport prospects in foundation phase. Working line Malinois, GSDs, Dobermans building grip strength. Decoys teaching the difference between a play bite and a work bite.Suede vs Jute vs FabricSuede is harder to grip than soft fabrics like fur or chenille but easier than rough jute. Use suede when you want to challenge the dog without going to the maximum-difficulty jute. The middle of K9 Academy's tug fabric ladder.Available sizesSmall ($39.95) for sport prospects in foundation, working line females and smaller dogs. Large ($49.95) for full-size adult working line dogs.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made by K9 Academy

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Jute Cylinder Bite TugPure jute cylinder tug for serious grip development. Jute is the most challenging texture in the K9 Academy tug fabric ladder. Dogs that grip soft cannot hold it. Dogs that grip hard get rewarded. Small and large sizes.What it isA cylinder-shaped tug toy made of pure jute fabric with reinforced black webbing handles. The rough jute texture forces real grip commitment. Cylindrical shape gives a clean bite target without flat edges to slip off. Built to take the bite force of full-size adult working line dogs.Who it is forBite sport handlers building serious grip on developing dogs. IGP, Schutzhund, ringsport, PSA helpers running grip-development drills. Working line Malinois, GSD, Doberman, Cane Corso handlers in the grip-building phase. Decoys teaching dogs to commit hard or lose the tug.Jute vs Suede vs FabricJute is the maximum-challenge texture. Use jute when you want to FORCE a hard grip. Suede is the middle. Soft fabric (chenille, fur) is the easy end of the ladder for puppies. Match the texture to the dog's stage.Available sizesSmall ($39.95) for sport prospects in foundation, working line females and smaller dogs. Large ($49.95) for full-size adult working line dogs.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made by K9 Academy

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Developmental Bite PillowThe bite tool you start a young dog on. Sturdy suede center for clean bite committal, two grip handles, slim enough for a puppy or young prospect to wrap their jaw around. Easy to bite — that is the point. The challenge is not getting the dog to commit, it is getting them to hold under tension. Pair with a long line for solo drills.What it isA compact suede-covered bite pillow with two reinforced grip handles and a leash attachment point. Sized and shaped for young dogs, puppies, smaller sport breeds, or any dog still in bite foundation phase. Suede surface is forgiving enough for an inexperienced bite, structured enough to teach the dog where the proper grip point is.Who it is forPuppy raisers in working line homes. Sport prospects in foundation phase (8-week to 18-month range). Smaller working breeds (Mini Aussie, Sheltie, Cocker Spaniel hunting line) building bite drive. Trainers running first-bite sessions with new dogs. Helpers introducing a green dog to the tool.Why developmentalAdult bite pillows (our Three Handle Jute, Three Handle Linen, Jute and Suede Cover) are sized for full-grown working dogs and require commitment to hold. Developmental is sized for the dog still figuring out where to put their mouth. Easier shape to grab, more forgiving on missed grips, attachment point for solo drag-line drills when you do not have a second handler.Use it solo with a long lineThe leash attachment lets you set up drag-line drills without a helper. Attach to a long line, drag along the ground, let the puppy chase and commit. Builds prey drive and bite mechanics in a controlled solo session.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made for K9 AcademySpec'd by K9 Academy for working dog puppy raisers and sport-prospect handlers.Not a chew toy. For engaged supervised play only.

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Three Handle Bite Wedge — LinenThe wedge for the helper who runs club training. Three reinforced handles instead of two means more grip options, more presentation angles, and the ability to rotate helpers mid-drill without breaking the dog's bite. Heavy-duty linen body for honest grip development that punishes a soft bite.What it isA bite development wedge in heavy linen with three reinforced grip handles spaced strategically around the body. The linen surface is intentionally challenging to bite cleanly. Dogs that grip soft drop it. Dogs that grip hard get rewarded. Three handles let the helper switch presentation angle, hand off to a second helper without the dog releasing, or rotate the wedge during tug to fight prediction.Who it is forBite sport handlers in IGP, Schutzhund, ringsport, PSA, Mondioring and French ring. Club training helpers running multi-dog rotations. Decoys teaching young dogs proper bite mechanics. Working line Malinois, GSD, Doberman, Rottweiler and Cane Corso handlers building grip and confidence. Breeders evaluating young bite prospects.Why three handlesTwo-handle wedges (like our Heavy-Duty Canvas and Suede) cover most one and two-person scenarios. Three handles open up the third option: two helpers running drills together. Pass-off drills, alternate presentation angles, controlled hand-off to teach the dog to commit through transitions. This is the wedge clubs buy.Linen vs Canvas vs JuteLinen is the middle of the three K9 Academy bite tool fabrics. Smoother than jute (less aggressive on teeth, better for developing grip without splinters), more challenging to bite than canvas (will not reward a soft commitment bite). Use linen for the dog past the developmental stage but still building toward full hard bites.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made for K9 AcademySpec'd and built for K9 Academy. This is the wedge we put in our own helpers' hands at club nights.Not a chew toy. For engaged supervised play only.

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Three Handle Jute Bite PillowThe grip-building bite pillow. Pure jute body for honest grip development texture. Three reinforced handles for helper rotation, multi-trainer drills and varied presentation. This is the bite tool that punishes a soft bite and rewards a hard one. No suede cover, no shortcuts. Just jute and the dog's commitment.What it isA pure jute bite pillow with three heavy-duty grip handles. The jute texture is intentionally rough and grippy. Dogs that do not commit hard enough cannot hold this pillow. Dogs that commit fully grip it firmly. Three handles offer multiple presentation angles and let two helpers run combined drills.Who it is forBite sport handlers building serious grip on a young or developing dog. IGP, Schutzhund, ringsport, PSA, Mondioring helpers. Decoys teaching the difference between a play bite and a work bite. Working line Malinois, GSD, Doberman handlers in the grip-development phase. Club trainers running consistent multi-helper drills.Jute vs Linen vs CanvasJute is the most aggressive of K9 Academy's bite-tool fabric options. Roughest texture, hardest for a dog to grip cleanly. Use jute when you want to force a hard grip. Linen is the middle ground. Canvas (like our Heavy-Duty Canvas and Suede Bite Wedge) is the easiest, used for younger dogs and early bite confidence work.Why three handlesThree handles instead of two opens up two-helper drills and dynamic presentation rotation. The handler can switch grip mid-drill, hand off to a second helper without breaking the bite, or rotate the wedge to fight prediction. This is the bite tool clubs and serious training groups buy.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made for K9 AcademySpec'd and built for K9 Academy by working-dog helpers who use these in real sessions.Not a chew toy. For engaged supervised play only.

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Jute Bite Pillow with Suede CoverThe high-value reward you reach for when the dog has earned it. Jute pillow body for grip-building texture, sewn-on suede leather cover for clean bite committal and grip development. Three reinforced handles. Built for the helper who needs the dog to fight for the bite and feel rewarded when they get it.What it isA jute bite pillow with a hand-stitched suede leather cover panel. Jute provides the rough textured base that challenges the dog to grip hard. The suede leather front panel is the bite reward. Substantial, gives under pressure, feels right in the mouth. Three heavy-duty grip handles let helpers run alternate presentation drills and multi-trainer work.Who it is forHelpers and decoys in IGP, Schutzhund, ringsport, PSA, Mondioring. Sport dog handlers using high-value rewards for breakthrough moments. Working line Malinois, GSD, Doberman handlers building drive on advanced dogs. Police K9 trainers running real-scenario simulation drills.Why jute and suedeJute alone is texturally challenging — great for grip development but can feel rough on the dog's mouth long-term. Suede alone is too rewarding — dogs grip softer because they do not have to work for it. Together: the jute requires the dog to commit hard, and the suede rewards the commitment with a satisfying mouth feel. The combination is what separates a $20 import from a real training tool.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made for K9 AcademySpec'd and built for K9 Academy by helpers who use this tool in real club sessions.Not a chew toy. For engaged supervised play only.

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Tug Ball — K9 Academy Tough RopeA high-drive working dog tug toy. Climbing-grade rope wraps a dense rubber ball, integrated handle for tug-of-war drills and high-value training rewards. Nine color options. The tug ball working dog handlers actually pull out of the pocket for breakthrough moments.What it isA dense rubber ball wrapped tightly in climbing-grade rope. Pull handle at one end for tug-of-war. The rope grip lets you drag, throw, swing and reward without holding the ball directly. The rubber center gives the dog something substantial to commit to.Who it is forWorking line handlers building drive through tug rewards. Sport dog competitors in IGP, ringsport, PSA. Trainers running marker-and-reward drills. Owners of high-drive breeds (Malinois, GSD, Pit Bull, Bully, Border Collie, Aussie) that need ball drive built into their training program.How to use itUse as the high-currency reward in training. Mark the desired behavior, present the tug ball, brief tug session, release on cue. The ball is too big to swallow and the rope handle keeps your hand safely off the bite area.Available colorsOlive, Camo, Green, Light Blue, Red White and Blue, plus more. Nine total. Pick by handler preference or to color-code dogs in a kennel.Free Toronto pickup at Leaside or StouffvilleOrder online, pick up the same day at Leaside or Stouffville. No shipping fees, no courier wait.Made by K9 Academy

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