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by AUBS47 on 08 December 2012 - 17:12
Wondering everyones outlook on tugs, what do they think is the best material,
Im getting ready to get with a company to have them start making them for me, I am going to make my first with 2 inch "Made in the USA" single jacket rubber lined hose single handle and double handles avail,
Thank you for your time.
Im getting ready to get with a company to have them start making them for me, I am going to make my first with 2 inch "Made in the USA" single jacket rubber lined hose single handle and double handles avail,
Thank you for your time.
by rtdmmcintyre on 08 December 2012 - 17:12
I like the jute gets the dog used to the same material as the sleeve.
by AUBS47 on 08 December 2012 - 17:12
But what about when it starts to frey, and catches in the teeth, causing an abcess?
Dont know if i spelled right but you understand.lol
Dont know if i spelled right but you understand.lol
by rtdmmcintyre on 08 December 2012 - 17:12
when they get to that point we replace. I expect training tools to wear out. If they don't wear out then they probably aren't being used enough.
by AUBS47 on 08 December 2012 - 18:12
I like jute also, and french linen, only benefits i see is that fire hose is slicker, so the dogs must have a nice grip to hold on to also i think it will out last other tug materials just my opion, i still like different types of tugs for the dogs to get use to holding.
by AUBS47 on 08 December 2012 - 18:12
i like that answer!..lol
by ZukaK9 on 09 December 2012 - 05:12
By far the best overall material IMO is leather (split suede).
The dog will enjoy biting the leather for obvious reasons and will build an amazing grip due to the sueade getting slick as the tug gets used.
Jute and french linen are nice only because it gives the young dog a different texture to bite, however it also tends to act like velcro since the dog can get a better grip right off the bat.
Using all of these materials will be very beneficial to your dogs.....also, hard rubber will dull your dogs teeth.
The dog will enjoy biting the leather for obvious reasons and will build an amazing grip due to the sueade getting slick as the tug gets used.
Jute and french linen are nice only because it gives the young dog a different texture to bite, however it also tends to act like velcro since the dog can get a better grip right off the bat.
Using all of these materials will be very beneficial to your dogs.....also, hard rubber will dull your dogs teeth.
by melba on 09 December 2012 - 14:12
I've had great success making tugs out of used fire hose. We can get it in large length from the fire department
when they test equipment.
Melissa
when they test equipment.
Melissa
by AUBS47 on 09 December 2012 - 16:12
Thank you zuk, just trying to see what people use, I would like to start making them
Melissa I have seen used fire hose off of the trucks and it seems I can't pieces that are big enough to make it almost 3" wide it seems smaller. The material is expensive to buy, but its worth a shot. If you can make out of good material that last and it put together right and the price is right I think there could be.a market for them, but if I don't try I will never know,
thanks guys for your input
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thanks guys for your input
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by workingdogz on 09 December 2012 - 16:12
Just a comment, if one has to get a dog 'used to' a material to bite,
well, ya got ya some problems that you are not even aware of yet
Not saying anyone here has that, just commenting on another comment.
We generally have problems with our puppies biting everything and
anything, material never an issue
hell, flesh can be a favorite 
well, ya got ya some problems that you are not even aware of yet
Not saying anyone here has that, just commenting on another comment.
We generally have problems with our puppies biting everything and
anything, material never an issue
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