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Soft texture for puppies and young dogs. Bungee handle absorbs the shock of a hard bite without breaking the dog's grip. The tug working dog raisers reach for in puppy bite development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA long chenille shaggy fur body with a built-in nylon bungee handle. The shaggy fur surface mimics prey texture and triggers natural bite-and-shake instinct. The bungee handle gives both the dog and the handler some give during tug — protects the dog's teeth and your shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePuppy raisers in working line homes building first bite drive. Trainers introducing tug-of-war drills with young dogs. Sport prospects in foundation phase. Family dog owners running drive-based reward training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrag along the ground, swing in front of the dog, present at chest height for the dog to commit. 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Owners with destructive dogs whose energy needs an outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat problems it solves\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttach 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. 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