Playing Tug Pro Tip! STOP GIVING MISSES!!

What's up everyone! This week's video teaches the importance of perfect targeting and tug control BEFORE you attempt to make your dog miss! If you find any value in this video, please give my channel a SUBSCRIBE! Would love to hear feedback and questions in the comments. I answer every one of them! STEP YO TUG GAME UP!! Happy Training!

[@michellesonego8829]

wow this is an absolute game changer...been doing it so badly 😢, it's 10pm and I wanna go give it a try right now 🤣🤣...you have explained the process brilliantly, thanks so much for taking the time to show us how to be better...I'm sure alot of people will truly benefit from this video ❤ greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 😀

[@Armesanpigeon]

Nu știu ce sa te învăț cum sa nu găsești pe cineva care

[@BestoftheBeast33]

Aim small, miss small. Best breakdown ive ever seen. 1 good tip I got, is to video record yourself. We don't even realize how bad our form is until we see it from the outside.

[@AndyKrueger]

Awesome 🙏🏼 Exactly right. It still helps me to this day to watch things back. Can feel one way and look a totally different way. I’ve learned that when teaching/ playing tug, if I feel like I’m moving too slowly with the progression, then I’m on the right track! 😆🙌🏻

[@GTWCS14]

This is a life lesson in all things not just dog training

[@isleznutz]

Great content Andy and very entertaining as well.

[@Tkidddd]

They definitely have their favorite tugs.

[@thekynologist155]

But…what do you REALLY think about politics?! Hahahaha

[@HT-Denmark]

I only do misses when training with sleeves or suit to fire the dog up a bit. But mostly i dont have to with my dogs. They see a tug or me bringing out the suit. And they are all ready to go. I do love my hands intact this is Best video presentation ever. Love your sense of details when you explain.

[@mirelakasbauer935]

For every dog owner, especially Malinois owner… this ist THE VLOG! Andy you are the best. Greetings from Austria!

[@AndyKrueger]

Hell yes! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@marioklein1533]

yes, mirela, you are absolutely right. our little witch's fart is running a lot better since we've implemented Andy's pro tips. Greetings from Germany too.

[@AndyKrueger]

@@marioklein1533 Haha awesome!! 🙌🏻

[@veryboof8024]

I stopped watching a lot of sport dog trainers when I came across your page. I still watch some but you’ve became one of my favorites! This is literally a video I’ve been looking for all day, took a nap and boom you uploaded one. Thanks!!

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@delcroft7349]

ANDY I watch a lot of dog trainers on KZbin Bart,Michael el,dave kroyer, Larry krohn..and so on ..I love the Energy and Enthusiasm you have in your videos brilliant to see..hens why your dogs look so good...I love this video as I have not see it explained as well as this..how ever I have a question could you do a viedo on getting the dog to stop bitting like there using a typewriter as I have this problem cheers and tks so much for the viedos ..love from a small little island called ireland 🇮🇪 😀 😄 😊 Yours del ...👍

[@AndyKrueger]

@@delcroft7349 Thank you! I like all of those trainers as well, Dave is actually a personal friend of mine! 🙏🏼 Yes I could try and touch on that for sure. Simply put, a second person or backtie may be necessary. Do you know what I mean? This will greatly help control the dog and the tension that needs to be applied 👍🏻

[@wadeheverin5328]

Andy thank you for continuing to post great content for free, you’re the man

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@matthewkeating6538]

Another great video, man. Thank you!

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks!

[@laynesellers]

I like. Good tips. When I’m at the stage with my puppy to want to grab the tug, I’ll move onto this step for sure.

[@AndyKrueger]

Awesome 🙏🏼

[@davidthompson9832]

so helpful and thanks for starting it from basic and in plain language, so easy to follow for Novice trainers

[@whatoneneedselm203]

Thanks. We need more of such videos

[@AndyKrueger]

🙏🏼

[@joseandrade_official]

With this type of content I guarantee you will be sponsored by so many companies in no time. It will be hard for you to choose who you want to accept. Great job, big fan!

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@brianp.2152]

Great video, Thanks for the great info. Been doing it all Wrong

[@GK-mv1vu]

Really best tips for play ... you explain in such a great detail! I follow tons of dog trainers and tips you give have not seen anywhere!! Could you do video how to teach “out” ..please...

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you! Working on an out video now! 🙏🏼

[@pepcaladno6251]

Thank you!!! THANK YOU for such an amazing video! I haven't seen this information anywhere and I do the exact mistakes you talked about!! This was really helpful! Please make more videos about tips for tug play.

[@AndyKrueger]

Absolutely. Thank YOU for watching 🙏🏼 I will definitely make more tug videos 👍🏻

[@TriciaBridgesKoontz]

Excellent teaching!!! Have always wondered about this exact thing. Love the enthusiasm and seeing your dogs’ excellent skills.

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@dhos83]

I like these videos. Motivates me to do more training. Just need to make time.

[@AndyKrueger]

5-10 min is all you need for a quality session!

[@simplelife6827]

Lesson learned.

[@cretusharon5221]

I was doing this without knowing sometimes. Now I Will do it until my dog bites properly. Thanks!

[@AndyKrueger]

Awesome! You are welcome!

[@brandonvalencia8565]

Damn your videos always come at the right time! What should I do when I let my dog have the foot long tug and she starts chewing on the wrists at the sides? Thank you I admire you ! :)

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you That is a dog that you cannot let win the tug without a taught leash attached to it at all times. Use this video for inspiration but don’t necessarily follow exactly. Know your dog 👍🏻

[@rico4you]

Killer Focused video! Awesome. Damn I was doing some of those misses and then pulling back n forth...after watching "Cabral" videos! Your technique just makes so much more sense!!! Thanks!...Jasper has an awesome bite can you do a video how to get such an effective quick release say on tug, ball, etc.. Thanks

[@AndyKrueger]

Thank you! I could definitely do a video on getting the quick release 🙏🏼

[@rico4you]

@@AndyKrueger Thanks!!!!

[@simonelabo1027]

Congratulations! Could you show it with a cane corso? How would it change? Simone

[@MLadder23]

Great Video! Two questions if you have time. How do you work on getting a full bite? And, like someone else asked, how do you work on a quick release?

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks! The first step to the quick release is teaching the dog to ‘switch’ to an identical toy. Have another tug in your pocket, then teach the dog the word ‘switch’ means let go and grab the other toy! The tug in its mouth becomes ‘dead’ and the new tug is ‘alive’ 👍🏻 For the full bite, create lots of tension on a shallow grip, pull pull pull then release the tension and the dog should dive into the grip bc they’re were barely hanging on. Once they do this let them win the toy then rinse and repeat 🙏🏼

[@MLadder23]

@@AndyKrueger Awesome thanks!

[@nickyp2820]

Ok thank you! my pup doesn't target well yet.

[@vladlist8155]

👍🏻

[@danielspogardh3415]

Awsome video Andy. Quick question: when you start your dog with tug like you showed BUT he does not hit between the hands what do you do? I mean if it is in the beginning missing the center may happen 🤣

[@AndyKrueger]

I’d put him on a backtie so you can control the exact biting location 👍🏻

[@shaniahbartlett9380]

hi andy! i came across your page and have been getting a lot of wonderful insight on working with the Malinois breed. i am potentially adopting a 3 month old who has a congenital deformity in his back legs (no show or work involved for this guy). i am wondering if you have tips on how to appropriately train/work with a trainer given his special condition? he won’t be able to jump and will need wheels as an adult, but i want to maximize his potential nonetheless!

[@AndyKrueger]

Wow, amazing, thank you for sharing 🙏🏼 Just off the top of my head, I’d recommend building mental confidence and independence. Even though he will be special needs, he still deserves to be treated like a normal dog (physical limitations considered of course) You don’t want to feel bad for the dog, this will not empower him but rather limit him further. I wouldn’t overly praise/ pet him, coddle, have him by you all the time, this will create separation anxiety which will cause a new set of problems. He may be limited, but is still a malinois. If you have a confident, matter of fact presence about yourself, command respect and live with a healthy amount of daily separation, this will actually put him at ease and allow him to thrive!

[@EricCheVe]

It's really a problem on the technique ppl use to give mises , there's a Robert Cabral video explaining it very well, my mal puppy targeting might not be on point but I rarely get bit playing tug, and we do it like 3 to 4 time a day at the end of obedience training, all as sweet and short as posible to keep her busy without burning her interest. So far so good, she turned once on my arm playing tug and I made sure she understood that was not a thing to do and when she went calm again restart the tug play cuz it wasnt really a big deal, she didnt fully bite more like Im going crazy and I switch to your arm when the tug slips out so whatever, was more like a learning experience for both of us lol.

[@aminaburic9647]

Great video Andy! Also thanks for getting back to me via email it was really appreciated. My question for you is, I know in your last Q&A Ivan got brought up and he uses the concept of misses during his "possession games" to build confidence. When the dog misses Ivan suggests that you don't just give the toy/tug back to them, rather make them "chase/earn" it, and the struggle/tug begins where you eventually let your dog win. What is your take on this?

[@AndyKrueger]

Great question! Yes this is true. My video is focused on targeting. More talking about a dog that likes to bite and knows how to tug, not a puppy who’s play drive needs improvement 👍🏻

[@aminaburic9647]

@@AndyKrueger Awesome. Looking forward to more content from you!

[@AndyKrueger]

@@aminaburic9647 Thanks!

[@No1StoppedMe]

How do you know when your dogs targeting is ready to move to the next level? Ie. 1ft away, 2ft, 4ft, or different locations(low/high/vertical/horizontal)?

[@whatoneneedselm203]

Great video. How do you end the tug game with your dogs? I mean how can you take the tug away without being a jerk in the eyes of your dogs

[@AndyKrueger]

Thanks! Change your mindset about that. You and your dog are not equals. It is not like taking away a fun game that your child is enjoying. They have a time and place to play, when it’s over, it’s over. Just like recess 👍🏻

[@ryansealey9513]

Hi Andy can you put up links to your malinios chew toys please 🙏 here in the UK we don't get the same type of quality toys for our boisterous dogs

[@AndyKrueger]

Hey! I try not to since I’m not sponsored and do not know the companies personally. I usually send people to leerburg.com if anything 🙏🏼

[@hawkeye98]

Thanks Andy. Great video. Question, Do you recommend switching up starting position for the bite. For example XX reps from sitting, XX reps from down and XX reps from standing.

[@AndyKrueger]

Yes great point! This is definitely something you can do 👍🏻

[@Hellorhighroller]

If you a vertical tug and the eyes end up on the inside go back to horizontal and slowly increase the angle to keep the eyes on the outside, right?

[@AndyKrueger]

Yes! 💡

[@whatoneneedselm203]

How can we improve play drive? (1 year 9months old female)

[@AndyKrueger]

It may be you that needs to improve the way you play. The dog may be trying to tell you that what you’re doing isn’t that interesting to her 🙏🏼

[@andreeca]

Hello Andy! Thanks for the great videos! I'm following your steps but my boy still aiming at my hand or trying to bite the toy underneath no matter how close to him and what level I hold the toy. What can I do? Thank you!

[@AndyKrueger]

Backtie of course 👍🏻

[@andreeca]

@@AndyKrueger I don't understand what you mean?

[@AndyKrueger]

@@andreeca Have the dog back tied

[@fazer215]

yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo krug's my man whats the roll tug toy and where can i buy itzs :D

[@WarXPath.]

Any suggestions/ dos and don’ts for playing tug with a 10week mal puppy I’d like to get into do protection training with in the future? I’m afraid something I might be doing will negatively affect him in the future

[@AndyKrueger]

Yes! Scroll back through my videos and check out Puppy’s First Bitework. It’s basically me playing tug with my pup with a rag 👍🏻

[@JeffOehlsen]

You got a Mal and don't know this basic information ? Do you own a formula One car you can't drive as well ? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@AndyKrueger]

@@JeffOehlsen Unfortunately, every Malinois owner isn’t as well informed and gifted as you are Jeffrey. But I’m sure your positivity gives them something to strive for!! 😃

[@ibraiimoo6109]

Hi krueger, are tugs on aliexpress have good quality, or i have to buy them by mysefl

[@AndyKrueger]

Never heard of it 😕

[@alexsales9778]

Why is the dog not consuming the tug?

[@AndyKrueger]

Because he is trained to just bite it 👍🏻

[@jamesstojko174]

My dog will drop the tug when ever i give her the tug or toy. How do i get her to want to hold it?

[@AndyKrueger]

Attach a leash to the tug and create big action anytime you let her win 💪🏼

[@GusI727]

If my dog targets well and bites it full, but once you give the reward they drop the tug and get nibbly, do you out and present again ?

[@GusI727]

I should probably keep the reward on a leash so that I can sustain resistance on it ?

[@AndyKrueger]

@@GusI727 Yes of course. Remember to use these videos for inspiration and not follow exactly depending where your dog is at 🙏🏼

[@GusI727]

Thanks! My dog is a pet dog but it’s fun to have activities we mutually engage in. Looking for all tips and tricks to make the experience better for her and to provide clarity on the activity

[@AndyKrueger]

@@GusI727 Love it! Keep up the good work 💪🏼

[@lsxg]

amazing ! just like. you need first learn to walk before your can run !

[@AndyKrueger]

Yep! 🙏🏼

[@matilha01]

I'm training a very dominat American Pitbull and he doesn't out the toy. He ranks ...Better use food?Yes it is. But a pitbull love thug war...

[@sebg2086]

he can bite at like 4 place with the red tug

[@AndyKrueger]

Technically yes. But it’s the smallest I have 😅

[@sebg2086]

@@AndyKrueger no worries...nice dog

[@AndyKrueger]

@@sebg2086 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@dnyanjyot1373]

Were are you from. I want a belgian malinois. and how many Price 6 month train dog

[@JeffOehlsen]

Yeah, I mean, Ivan who ? What has he ever done ? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I don't see one training method for every dog as clearly as you do. :P

[@AndyKrueger]

Uh oh, I think we’ve offended Ivan’s Number 1 FAN!! 😝😝😝