a toy and what is not a toy, and it’s an opportunity for you to teach your dog how to keep playful energy in check. just make sure that you’re the one to initiate the game and that you maintain control. if your dog puts their teeth on you or takes the toy without permission, stop the game for a bit. eventually your dog will start learning the game and learning what is acceptable play behavior. you can learn more about how to properly play tug-of-war as a teaching tool here.
a rainy day is a great time to learn some new tricks or to brush up on the basics. learning 