How to Stop a Toug Obsession

I'm using a tug as a reward for good behavior But now he is keyed up about the tug and barking and whining when he is being reactive. How do I stop the tug obsession? Um, one mistake a lot of people make is they will actually um They'll take the tug and they'll hide it. Do not hide the tug. Don't pull it behind your back Keep it neutral. Let the dog know that they don't get that tug until they do the right thing The moment you hide it pull it up hold it up. Hold it behind yourback. It becomes a game That's why they're barking and whining and obsessing over it because you're hiding it from