For context this would not be for self defense. I’ve been wanting to try something new for my dog to learn that she also finds fun and I got to wondering about a bite sleeve. My dog loves tug more than any other style of playing, and I was wondering if we could change things up a little by using a bite sleeve for this. My thought was this would allow her to sit and wait and have running starts and really go to town doing what she likes. I’ve been trying with just normal toys to do something similar, but when she tries she chickens about because I think she’s scared to bite my fingers. I also think it is important to say I would always be the one with the sleeves and giving the commands, never having someone else wear the sleeve and me sending my dog to “attack” another person.
She has a, imo, awesome drop command that would be helpful. She has also never offered to redirect on anything/anyone, even if I am giving her shoves or grabbing her booty to make her tugging more exciting.
Please don’t bash me if this is a horrible idea and I am stupid, but is this a good idea? Would there be any downside to using a sleeve over a toy? Any tips? Thanks yall
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