Rope & Tug Dog Toys
Tug is one of the most interactive games you can play with your dog, and this collection is built around it. Look for knotted and braided cotton rope tugs, rope balls and rope bones, a bungee tug that hangs from a tree branch, a flirt pole with a cotton rope lure, a suction-cup tug ball and rubber rings on braided rope loops. You'll also find a flirt pole with a rope lure, a bungee tug strap for hanging from a branch, and a canvas retrieving dummy with a throw rope.
Picking a tug toy
- Length: longer ropes keep your hands further from your dog's mouth during play. The long knotted rope suits medium and large dogs, while the XS rope and mini sets fit small breeds and puppies.
- Grip: handles, knots and loops give both of you something to hold.
- Solo or together: the bungee and suction-cup tugs let a dog pull on their own; flirt poles and long ropes are for playing together.
Keep tug games structured: let your dog win sometimes, teach a "drop it" cue, and pause the game if things get too excited. Short sessions work well.
Care tip: cotton rope can be rinsed in warm water and air dried. Trim loose strands and replace the rope once it starts to unravel.
