Exercise Tip #2: Flirt pole!

Two days ago we talked about hand walking - today, flirt pole. The flirt pole is another great way to exercise your dog, get them into shape, and just have fun with them! A flirt pole is essentially a giant cat teaser, except for dogs. A rope is strung through a PVC pipe, and then a Kong toy (or towel or other sort of tough fabric) is secured onto the rope to "bait" the dog into chasing it. Click the link below for steps on how to make a flirt pole (and it only costs $7!). Do you use a flirt pole to play with/exercise your dog?

Step-by-step flirt pole instructions