Dog bite tug
A bite tug is an important drive and retrieve building tool used in dog training. It is used for police, military and Schutzhund dog training. Bite tugs are perfect for puppies but can be used for training adult dogs as well.
Bite pillows are larger tugs which are used for precision bite work training. They are safer and increase accuracy in bite work.
Materials
Traditionally, bite tugs are made of leather, jute, fire hose, synthetic fibers, etc. The harder the material, the more effort a dog needs to exert. Durability of a bite tug depends upon the quality of materials used to make it. Natural fabrics like leather and jute are safe and non-toxic. Bite tugs made of natural materials will not endanger a dog's health, the teeth in particular. Bite tugs are heavily stuffed with safe materials. Still, it is recommended not to leave a dog with a bite tug alone because a dog can tear it apart and have serious health problems or choke on the stuffing.Size and design
There are various dimensions of dog bite tugs. They vary in length and diameter. Bite tugs can have 1 to 3 handles, or none at all. There are bite tugs with special bags in which treats can be stored.Usually, a dog trainer chooses a bite tug whose design fits with the trainer's personal preferences.