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Have you heard of flirt poles, spring poles or tethered tugs before??

Flirt poles seem to be becoming more popular in the last few months, but I haven't encountered many who know about the latter two.

Spring poles and tethered tugs are similar to the flirt poles, only these are stationary activity toys.

Spring poles tend to be hanging hard wearing toys (rubber, fabric) attached to...

- springs! :) The springs themselves are metal to provide durability and strength.

Tethered tugs are flexible poles affixed in the ground or to a solid, secure attachment (tree, wooden structure) which mostly have softer, hardy toys attached to them (woven fabric, fleece). These are extremely mobile and can sometimes take up less space.

Cons:

Spring poles: These have exposed metal fixtures and encourage your dog to jump up. While these can be a better option for highly active dogs, careful consideration of where the metal spring pole is in correlation to how high your dog can jump is important.

Tether tugs: The metal which is used to stake the pole into the ground should be fully covered with something which is smooth and secure as rough metal can be sharp and with such enthusiasm, a cut paw is a possibility. Dogs might also chew at the base of the pole causing oral injury.

Both: Dental health is another worthy mention for both. While dogs do have teeth designed for firm grasping, regular assessment of your dogs teeth and the toys used as the lure should be checked regularly. Also, if your dog breed is prone to, or known to have an spinal issues (especially around the neck region), consult with your vet beforehand as the act of hanging and twisting during play could worsen the condition.

For a non-hanging DIY tug, visit this link: http://www.squishyfacestudio.com/super-tug-instructions/

And, please, never leave your pet unsupervised with non-eatable items.