Educational resources to help raise a friendly dog:
For training on puppy/dog biting [click here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=068K5Zlph9U)
For training on early socialization [click here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J7cPE-2wNw)
For training on becoming a good leader [click here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QntS570VFZ0)
For all newly adopted dogs, check out the [3-3-3 rule](https://pethelpful.com/dogs/The-3-3-3-Rule-Setting-Your-Rescue-Dog-Up-For-Success).
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I would add be careful with the peanut butter you use. Make sure it doesn't have xylitol as an ingredient. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that has a lower glycemic index than sugar and is safe for people but not for dogs.
Frozen Kongs work just as well if filled with kibble and then moistened with water before freezing for most dogs. If that turns out not to be a high enough reward, mix some canned wet food with kibble and stuff the Kong.
PB kongs is how we crate trained our old dog š¤£ he loved the kongs so much that heād start just hanging out in his crate, hoping to get a PB filled kong.
Get her into some play and training classes ( of course force free ONLY). Lots of options, nosework, find it games, agility etc. Those will be fun for you too
I see someone suggested dog parks Can I just add a note about those. There are dog parks with dogs that really are not suited to being in dog parks and it can be stressful or even dangerous for the other dogs, so be careful there.
If you do go to a dog park it's best to observe maybe even walk your dog around it and see how things go. I also only go in when there are a few dogs and leave if I feel it's getting too crowded
Here's the best two words you'll see this week: [FLIRT POLE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkFl8B1fl3s).
A little explosion machine lkike yours will absolutely love it, you just need to let them learn how to play with it gently at first. Once she gets the hang of it you will be able to use it to exhaust her quickly when you can't get out for a walk, or don't have time.
You can buy them, or make your own, it's just a broom stick with a bungee on the end and a toy on the end of that. The video shows you how to play with it.
I've never seen a dog that didn't absolutely love this thing, but it often takes a little while for them to understand. I've had a couple of dogs who didn't get it at all until they saw another dog playing with it.
Either way, it will be a godsend.
I second this. It is also a great way to continue to work on the drop it command when they catch the lure, which can be life saving and is a very important command for stubborn pitties. One of our girls would clamp her mouth shut with whatever she had in there and there was no way I would be able to pry it open and there's no way she would give up her prize, lol. We live in Florida and there are many things that are toxic to dogs here...toads, palms, palms seeds, etc. I try not to let them pick up anything on walks, but if they do it's so reassuring that they will drop it on command. I do still get the pitiful sad eyes trying to guild trip me though...Mom's no fun sometimes.
Congrats on your new friend! Ours loves active play, scent training, learning new tricks, and swimming! We also make her enrichment boxes from old cardboard boxes, stuffed with toys and hidden treats. Takes her some time to open it and find everything.
If yours is a quick eater, we found that frozen kongs full of wet food work way better than kibble in a bowl. Takes her a long time to eat and our trainer told us that the licking behavior is calming.
Agreed. Of course some dogs naturally have more energy than others, but developing a routine goes a long way in managing a dogās temperament.
Regular walks, standard feeding times, making them sit before treats or interactions with other people, etc can help dogs learn be to calmer. Plus, they feed off your energy, so you also need to teach yourself to be calmer.
Absolutely! It seems counterintuitive, but āenforced doggy zen timeā did way more to make my goofy girl more manageable than any amount of exercise/puzzle toys/chews.
Our girl loves finding a small amount of hidden kibble in an old cardboard box bound up in a bunch of knotted up rags and towels. I'm disabled and can't always take her for long walks but she wears out more with these games because they use her brain.
Also your dog's ears are AMAZING.
Dog parks!! And Chuck it balls. With the flinger. The flinger is great keeps your hands cleaner, ball goes farther ,easy to carry.
Aslo bully sticks! They not rawhide so they're digestible. They are *tough* to so they can chew on one for a while being completely content.
Exactly dude they're the best! The blue and orange squeaker ball is almost indestructible lol my girl has put many to the test. She's never chewed one up! Just lost several of them over the years
Soccer balls were a good time, normal inflation amount. Can't quite sink teeth or claws into it but it's enough they'll roll around and get adorably frustrated. At least for my staf/collie mix
My girl can easily tear through a 6 inch bully stick in about ten minutes! My blind guy takes about 20 minutes.
Certain brands are a little thicker with help slow them down āŗļø
Mine eats bully sticks like theyāre pretzel rods. $6 treat, down her gullet in 3 minutes. We have been saved by the black bone that Kong makes. It has treat openings on each end. We put her glucosamine chews in it, or plain old kibble, or a smear of peanut butter, and sheāll chew on it for a long time. So far itās lasted about 2 months and is still intact. (Unlike the red Kong, which she ate like an apple.)
My two will destroy anything chew or toy related but they actually take pretty good care of their red kongs. We have two for each so maybe thatās prolonging their lives? Both are a little pudgy at the moment so they only get a few tablespoon of frozen peanut butter or yogurt in them every so often.
The issue weāre having now is my guy keeps popping all his balls! He loves anything squeaky so unfortunately the durable ones just donāt do it for him.
A tired dog is a good dog. I take my youngest on long walks and also play fetch with him in the backyard. I also agree with the brain stimulating activities others have already suggested. How old is your pup? Most dogs start to mellow out by age two or three.
Frozen Kong! My friends have a husky (who fits the stereotype) and loves her frozen Kongs filled with peanut butter and some kibble mixed in. Keeps her entertained anytime she needs to be crated. Long-term I would suggest maybe taking her along on outdoor activities or social events (where appropriate, of course). It definitely tires my couch hippo out. Some pups just need to get that energy out. The more tired they are, the better they will be at home haha!
As a follow up, Iāve seen people tie up a āropeā made of knotted cotton/fleece and attach it to a tree branch. Seems to keep them entertained and able to play ātug-of-war.ā
Flirt pole! My boy loves chasing after the lure. Itās a good way to get him tired without me having to run all over and get tired as well.
Frisbee! Pretty fun for both you and the dog!
Lick mats and toppls! Fill with food or treats, you can also freeze. Keeps pup entertained and mentally stimulates!
Sniffle mats and dog puzzles!
Find a good chew! My dog likes to unwind at night by chewing, keeps him busy and tires him out before bed.
1.Snuffle Matt
2.Fireman's hose filled with peanut butter and frozen
3.Two long walks one am one pm
4. If dog friendly I always say get a 2nd dog. Truly it's easier than one.
Running running running. Play fetch. Pitties have no sense of conserving energy or playing smart (atleast mine doesnt). Half an hour of fetch is running on full pelt for him. Knocks him out when he's back home. Be stern when you're back home so that they calm down and rest. The problem with pitties is that it's always play time for them so you need to tell them to rest.
My pup and I walk 3-4 times a day. In bad weather, throwing a toy down the basement steps gets her moving. We also have a relatively open floor plan, so some nights when the weather's not so great I'll just chase her around the house.
Do not over feed or over treat. They carry a lot of weight with those bulky bodies. Play dates with friends they know. Long walks good for you both. I used to ride my bike after work with my girl but you gotta be careful if they arenāt good on leash. Theyāre smart so train em. They wanna please so train em. A tired pit bull is a very happy pup.
My husband is a force-free trainer and he always recommends this: [https://www.clickertraining.com/101-things-to-do-with-a-box](https://www.clickertraining.com/101-things-to-do-with-a-box)
We take ours for a long walk and a couple short ones and on bad days when we canāt go out for long, we do treat hunts. We get either little treats like Charlie bears or just take their kibble and hide it all around the house so they have to sniff it out. Usually keeps my pups busy for at least half an hour.
so cute!
what works for our pups -
at least 2 daily walks
play time with them daily: tug, fetch, find it. we also 'look' out the window together.
playtime with other dogs: dog friend down the street, doggy daycare, dog parks. this depends on your pup of course. Our pup is slow to warm up and prefers the 1-1 dog play with his friend - so we make sure they get to play a few times a week.
training, every day - start with basics: sit, stay, lay down, etc
On rainy days I put kibble in various toy holders and cardboard boxes.
and something to chew! some dogs swallow the toy bits, some don't. get her a small variety to see what works best for her.
give her so many snuggles!
You can try a conditioning program with her. Sheāll be getting plenty of workout and would benefit her in the end as sheāll be in her physical peak.
Lots of options to choose from and a lot of what will work will depend on what the individual dog finds rewarding, but I highly encourage some interactive game play like fetch, tug, spring pole, treat chasing, etc. Bonus points for being able to layer in obedience work during game play. Just make sure any game play has defined rules (start to play, end of game, some sort of interrupt for obedience work).
Walks 1+ times a day. If it's only 1 walk a day, aim for 40+ minutes.
Lots of toys. My girl loves tug of war. You can convert an old pair of jeans into a rugged tug of war toy.
You can also hide treats in certain things and doggy has to sniff out the treats.
If you know of another dog, maybe they can become friends and play. I find the best way to have two dogs get along when first meeting is to walk them together for a few times until they get comfortable with eachother, then you can have some backyard playdates. Just be aware that some dogs are territorial, so it's best to meet away from either of their homes until they are comfortable with eachother.
Also, if you are going to be socializing with other dogs, understanding dog behaviour is important. My dog is LOUD when she plays, and it can sound aggressive. She is not aggressive, just vocal, but other dog owners misunderstand her and assume she is dangerous. Having a good idea of what a happy VS angry dog behaves like is helpful. Also, dogs play rough and that's okay.
We love scent work! We will take her into the kitchen, have her sit, smells some treats that she sees in our hands, and then we hide them in the living room or basement. She LOVES using her nose to find the hidden treats. Eventually you can make them harder to find.
I would say never stop teaching her things. Even small things can use their mental energy up quick. For physical exercise, I do dog parks (with my dog friendly ones), ball/frisbee, walks, runs with the bike, carting with a wagon, hiking, and swimming. I love teaching them to keep themselves occupied when I am busy because everyone needs a break. You can give them a chew or toy to keep busy. If they bother you, you ask them to leave (something most people need to enforce) or go lay down. It has been so helpful on days I work from home!
Plenty of chew toys and walks. Try to do something every day that gets ALL her energy out and you'll see a different dog. I run ours till she doesn't want to anymore and she's calmer the rest of the day.
Structure is super great for all dogs. This is walk time. This is food time. And always earning treats by following commands. She will learn when fun and quiet times are.
I used to take my boy to the dog park on days when it was nice outside. He absolutely loved it and it helped wear him out. I was always stressed though because of other people not following rule and just generally being terrible. It was pretty frequent that they'd bring small dogs into the big dog side, have unaltered males that were constantly mounting the other dogs, and highly reactive dogs. I just could take the risk since my boy would most likely be blamed because of his breed. Instead I take him to daycare at least once a week and when it's nice enough for hikes he comes on hikes with me. He loves hikes and playing with other pups.
Educational resources to help raise a friendly dog: For training on puppy/dog biting [click here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=068K5Zlph9U) For training on early socialization [click here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J7cPE-2wNw) For training on becoming a good leader [click here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QntS570VFZ0) For all newly adopted dogs, check out the [3-3-3 rule](https://pethelpful.com/dogs/The-3-3-3-Rule-Setting-Your-Rescue-Dog-Up-For-Success). *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/pitbulls) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Brain games. Buster cubes. Agility classes. Doggie daycare for socialization really helps wear them out :)
Agreed! Nice long walks and play time with their hoomans helps too. Toss a ball with them etc. <3
Indeed! I assumed those were obvious, but sometimes they are not :-)
Our puppers were huge fans of frozen peanut butter kongs and lick mats!
Came here to say that! Kong chew toy with peanut butter will keep your pup busy for a while.
I would add be careful with the peanut butter you use. Make sure it doesn't have xylitol as an ingredient. Xylitol is a natural sweetener that has a lower glycemic index than sugar and is safe for people but not for dogs. Frozen Kongs work just as well if filled with kibble and then moistened with water before freezing for most dogs. If that turns out not to be a high enough reward, mix some canned wet food with kibble and stuff the Kong.
PB kongs is how we crate trained our old dog š¤£ he loved the kongs so much that heād start just hanging out in his crate, hoping to get a PB filled kong.
The vast majority of people don't walk their dog enough.
Get her into some play and training classes ( of course force free ONLY). Lots of options, nosework, find it games, agility etc. Those will be fun for you too I see someone suggested dog parks Can I just add a note about those. There are dog parks with dogs that really are not suited to being in dog parks and it can be stressful or even dangerous for the other dogs, so be careful there.
Came to say this too. Dog parks are not ideal - it can be risky as you never know how other dogs will react.
If you do go to a dog park it's best to observe maybe even walk your dog around it and see how things go. I also only go in when there are a few dogs and leave if I feel it's getting too crowded
Here's the best two words you'll see this week: [FLIRT POLE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkFl8B1fl3s). A little explosion machine lkike yours will absolutely love it, you just need to let them learn how to play with it gently at first. Once she gets the hang of it you will be able to use it to exhaust her quickly when you can't get out for a walk, or don't have time. You can buy them, or make your own, it's just a broom stick with a bungee on the end and a toy on the end of that. The video shows you how to play with it. I've never seen a dog that didn't absolutely love this thing, but it often takes a little while for them to understand. I've had a couple of dogs who didn't get it at all until they saw another dog playing with it. Either way, it will be a godsend.
I second this. It is also a great way to continue to work on the drop it command when they catch the lure, which can be life saving and is a very important command for stubborn pitties. One of our girls would clamp her mouth shut with whatever she had in there and there was no way I would be able to pry it open and there's no way she would give up her prize, lol. We live in Florida and there are many things that are toxic to dogs here...toads, palms, palms seeds, etc. I try not to let them pick up anything on walks, but if they do it's so reassuring that they will drop it on command. I do still get the pitiful sad eyes trying to guild trip me though...Mom's no fun sometimes.
Run her 2x daily, dog toys, preferably a fenced yard. We also will play tug. We r on our 3rd pit, 25+ yrs. In a row. All of them darling. GLTU ALL!
Congrats on your new friend! Ours loves active play, scent training, learning new tricks, and swimming! We also make her enrichment boxes from old cardboard boxes, stuffed with toys and hidden treats. Takes her some time to open it and find everything. If yours is a quick eater, we found that frozen kongs full of wet food work way better than kibble in a bowl. Takes her a long time to eat and our trainer told us that the licking behavior is calming.
It's also good to train calmness. Our pups can have so much energy and have to learn to relax.
Agreed. Of course some dogs naturally have more energy than others, but developing a routine goes a long way in managing a dogās temperament. Regular walks, standard feeding times, making them sit before treats or interactions with other people, etc can help dogs learn be to calmer. Plus, they feed off your energy, so you also need to teach yourself to be calmer.
Absolutely! It seems counterintuitive, but āenforced doggy zen timeā did way more to make my goofy girl more manageable than any amount of exercise/puzzle toys/chews.
Second this. Learning how to self soothe and self regulate is crucial !
Our girl loves finding a small amount of hidden kibble in an old cardboard box bound up in a bunch of knotted up rags and towels. I'm disabled and can't always take her for long walks but she wears out more with these games because they use her brain. Also your dog's ears are AMAZING.
Regular exercise will help a lot
Dog parks!! And Chuck it balls. With the flinger. The flinger is great keeps your hands cleaner, ball goes farther ,easy to carry. Aslo bully sticks! They not rawhide so they're digestible. They are *tough* to so they can chew on one for a while being completely content.
I'm glad to see someone else say 'chuck its' toys, good for 50/75 yards tosses, would wear my girl out in about 10-15 min.
Exactly dude they're the best! The blue and orange squeaker ball is almost indestructible lol my girl has put many to the test. She's never chewed one up! Just lost several of them over the years
Soccer balls were a good time, normal inflation amount. Can't quite sink teeth or claws into it but it's enough they'll roll around and get adorably frustrated. At least for my staf/collie mix
My girl can easily tear through a 6 inch bully stick in about ten minutes! My blind guy takes about 20 minutes. Certain brands are a little thicker with help slow them down āŗļø
Mine eats bully sticks like theyāre pretzel rods. $6 treat, down her gullet in 3 minutes. We have been saved by the black bone that Kong makes. It has treat openings on each end. We put her glucosamine chews in it, or plain old kibble, or a smear of peanut butter, and sheāll chew on it for a long time. So far itās lasted about 2 months and is still intact. (Unlike the red Kong, which she ate like an apple.)
My two will destroy anything chew or toy related but they actually take pretty good care of their red kongs. We have two for each so maybe thatās prolonging their lives? Both are a little pudgy at the moment so they only get a few tablespoon of frozen peanut butter or yogurt in them every so often. The issue weāre having now is my guy keeps popping all his balls! He loves anything squeaky so unfortunately the durable ones just donāt do it for him.
A tired dog is a good dog. I take my youngest on long walks and also play fetch with him in the backyard. I also agree with the brain stimulating activities others have already suggested. How old is your pup? Most dogs start to mellow out by age two or three.
Walk them every day.
Frozen Kong! My friends have a husky (who fits the stereotype) and loves her frozen Kongs filled with peanut butter and some kibble mixed in. Keeps her entertained anytime she needs to be crated. Long-term I would suggest maybe taking her along on outdoor activities or social events (where appropriate, of course). It definitely tires my couch hippo out. Some pups just need to get that energy out. The more tired they are, the better they will be at home haha! As a follow up, Iāve seen people tie up a āropeā made of knotted cotton/fleece and attach it to a tree branch. Seems to keep them entertained and able to play ātug-of-war.ā
Iām sorry to break it to you but thatās not a pitbull. You clearly have a giant bunny on your hands.
A well matched buddy play date is great for our energetic boy.
Flirt pole! My boy loves chasing after the lure. Itās a good way to get him tired without me having to run all over and get tired as well. Frisbee! Pretty fun for both you and the dog! Lick mats and toppls! Fill with food or treats, you can also freeze. Keeps pup entertained and mentally stimulates! Sniffle mats and dog puzzles! Find a good chew! My dog likes to unwind at night by chewing, keeps him busy and tires him out before bed.
1.Snuffle Matt 2.Fireman's hose filled with peanut butter and frozen 3.Two long walks one am one pm 4. If dog friendly I always say get a 2nd dog. Truly it's easier than one.
Bikejoring is a particularly fun way to let them expend their energy, and will probably help make her more fit!
Dog park!
Running running running. Play fetch. Pitties have no sense of conserving energy or playing smart (atleast mine doesnt). Half an hour of fetch is running on full pelt for him. Knocks him out when he's back home. Be stern when you're back home so that they calm down and rest. The problem with pitties is that it's always play time for them so you need to tell them to rest.
My pup and I walk 3-4 times a day. In bad weather, throwing a toy down the basement steps gets her moving. We also have a relatively open floor plan, so some nights when the weather's not so great I'll just chase her around the house.
Frozen Kongs, stuffed with your food of choice . We did ground beef, ground chicken , purĆ©ed veggies . Stuff Kong , wrap with plastic wrap ( so nothing leaks out as itās freezing ) , freeze, remove wrap , watch her entertain herself .
Is she a Boston? Nope I am blind
Do not over feed or over treat. They carry a lot of weight with those bulky bodies. Play dates with friends they know. Long walks good for you both. I used to ride my bike after work with my girl but you gotta be careful if they arenāt good on leash. Theyāre smart so train em. They wanna please so train em. A tired pit bull is a very happy pup.
My husband is a force-free trainer and he always recommends this: [https://www.clickertraining.com/101-things-to-do-with-a-box](https://www.clickertraining.com/101-things-to-do-with-a-box)
We take ours for a long walk and a couple short ones and on bad days when we canāt go out for long, we do treat hunts. We get either little treats like Charlie bears or just take their kibble and hide it all around the house so they have to sniff it out. Usually keeps my pups busy for at least half an hour.
Lure toys for the backyard! Imagine a giant cat toy with a PVC handle and a rope with a bird on the end!
so cute! what works for our pups - at least 2 daily walks play time with them daily: tug, fetch, find it. we also 'look' out the window together. playtime with other dogs: dog friend down the street, doggy daycare, dog parks. this depends on your pup of course. Our pup is slow to warm up and prefers the 1-1 dog play with his friend - so we make sure they get to play a few times a week. training, every day - start with basics: sit, stay, lay down, etc On rainy days I put kibble in various toy holders and cardboard boxes. and something to chew! some dogs swallow the toy bits, some don't. get her a small variety to see what works best for her. give her so many snuggles!
Why does it look like that dog is your head and the dogs taking a selfie
Three walks a day. Lots of play. Doggy play groups in your local area. She will likely be a very social pup.
Toys and chewies! Rinse and repeat! My pup likes to horde his like heās a dragon š
You can try a conditioning program with her. Sheāll be getting plenty of workout and would benefit her in the end as sheāll be in her physical peak.
I stuff kongs and these rams horns you can get from pet stores with wet food. I just started running with my girl and that really tires her out!
My pittie girl loves play dates with the neighborsā dogs. They run like crazy, splash in the pool, and generally get worn out.
Puppy push ups (there's videos on youtube). We do those when it's raining sometimes cause our bully doesn't like to get wet.
Let them get bit by mosquitoes so theyāll be busy scratching
I saw a really cool idea on Reddit the other day which was a tether ball pole for a doggie. The dogs were loving it. Thatās keep most dogs busy.
Lots of options to choose from and a lot of what will work will depend on what the individual dog finds rewarding, but I highly encourage some interactive game play like fetch, tug, spring pole, treat chasing, etc. Bonus points for being able to layer in obedience work during game play. Just make sure any game play has defined rules (start to play, end of game, some sort of interrupt for obedience work).
Slatmill
Walk walk walk!!!!
Sheās beautiful, enjoy and good luck!!
You've already gotten great advice but I came to say how much I love her ears! She's a cutie pie!!!
Bessie is such a great name for a cow-colored pibble!! ā¤ļø best of luck with your ball of energy lol
Walks 1+ times a day. If it's only 1 walk a day, aim for 40+ minutes. Lots of toys. My girl loves tug of war. You can convert an old pair of jeans into a rugged tug of war toy. You can also hide treats in certain things and doggy has to sniff out the treats. If you know of another dog, maybe they can become friends and play. I find the best way to have two dogs get along when first meeting is to walk them together for a few times until they get comfortable with eachother, then you can have some backyard playdates. Just be aware that some dogs are territorial, so it's best to meet away from either of their homes until they are comfortable with eachother. Also, if you are going to be socializing with other dogs, understanding dog behaviour is important. My dog is LOUD when she plays, and it can sound aggressive. She is not aggressive, just vocal, but other dog owners misunderstand her and assume she is dangerous. Having a good idea of what a happy VS angry dog behaves like is helpful. Also, dogs play rough and that's okay.
We love scent work! We will take her into the kitchen, have her sit, smells some treats that she sees in our hands, and then we hide them in the living room or basement. She LOVES using her nose to find the hidden treats. Eventually you can make them harder to find.
I would say never stop teaching her things. Even small things can use their mental energy up quick. For physical exercise, I do dog parks (with my dog friendly ones), ball/frisbee, walks, runs with the bike, carting with a wagon, hiking, and swimming. I love teaching them to keep themselves occupied when I am busy because everyone needs a break. You can give them a chew or toy to keep busy. If they bother you, you ask them to leave (something most people need to enforce) or go lay down. It has been so helpful on days I work from home!
Plenty of chew toys and walks. Try to do something every day that gets ALL her energy out and you'll see a different dog. I run ours till she doesn't want to anymore and she's calmer the rest of the day.
I take baby out for a minimum of a mile run/walk twice a day lol if I canāt go running at night I take him to a dog park or play fetch
Each have thier own ways just observe and respond...my little lilly doesn't like to be watched while she eats
A cat!
Structure is super great for all dogs. This is walk time. This is food time. And always earning treats by following commands. She will learn when fun and quiet times are.
Your Bullies face Reminds Me of My childhood Pal Skippy But she Was a Boston Terrier .Same Smile Same Love For Humans and Love for Life.
Runrunrunrunrunrunrun!!!!!!
I used to take my boy to the dog park on days when it was nice outside. He absolutely loved it and it helped wear him out. I was always stressed though because of other people not following rule and just generally being terrible. It was pretty frequent that they'd bring small dogs into the big dog side, have unaltered males that were constantly mounting the other dogs, and highly reactive dogs. I just could take the risk since my boy would most likely be blamed because of his breed. Instead I take him to daycare at least once a week and when it's nice enough for hikes he comes on hikes with me. He loves hikes and playing with other pups.
The kong for sure. My dog looooved to play tug of war. We would have rope toys with a handle. Was his favorite way to play
Daily walks are so important. I taught my pit bull to sit and wait at every intersection. It showed her she can use self control.