I have to laugh when watching some of the Youtube videos with dogs running after the flirt pole toy. Almost looks like some sort of relaxation exercise for the dog.
I have Bedja sit before starting, because his energy is exploding when he sees the pole. I walk some yards away before releasing him, then he comes flying like a fired bullet!!
You wouldn't believe the speed. If he would miss and hit me, my bones would disassemble in the air and land in a heap on the ground. But then I picture it like in a cartoon, swiftly reassembling right away haha.
But, after one or two catches he positions himself right at my feet almost stepping on them, his back turned towards me and lunging for the cord, not the toy. He carefully calculates and waits for the right moment. This way he can avoid running or working to catch it.
So the only way to get him to run after the toy is to put him in a sit or down and put distance between us.
Anyone else experience this? or have some tips how to not be outsmarted like this
I have Bedja sit before starting, because his energy is exploding when he sees the pole. I walk some yards away before releasing him, then he comes flying like a fired bullet!!
You wouldn't believe the speed. If he would miss and hit me, my bones would disassemble in the air and land in a heap on the ground. But then I picture it like in a cartoon, swiftly reassembling right away haha.
But, after one or two catches he positions himself right at my feet almost stepping on them, his back turned towards me and lunging for the cord, not the toy. He carefully calculates and waits for the right moment. This way he can avoid running or working to catch it.
So the only way to get him to run after the toy is to put him in a sit or down and put distance between us.
Anyone else experience this? or have some tips how to not be outsmarted like this