Laser Pointers: More Frustration than Fun

[Honeys Owners]

Interesting article why using a laser pointer as a way of getting your dog to run around house is not good. It can lead to behavioural problems.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/did-you-know/laser-pointers-more-frustration-than-fun/

 

[Alice Kable]

Good article and I agree. Buster would be one of those guys who kept looking for the dot forever. We will never get him a swimming pool with fish on the bottom and sides again either. It drives him nuts that he can't catch the fish!

 

[2bullymama]

Without reading... i agree 1000% !!!


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[antbkny]

Henry goes crazy chasing the reflection from my watch when walking in the sun,so I agree. No laser pointers!

 

[GraciesMom]

Along the same lines I remember reading that if you play tug of war with a puppy you should let them win. It builds their confidence. That’s probably the case with a laser too. They can’t win.

 

[LittleMonsters]

Along the same lines I remember reading that if you play tug of war with a puppy you should let them win. It builds their confidence. That’s probably the case with a laser too. They can’t win.

Our trainer too suggested that tug-o-war should include moments where your puppy/dog is asked/required to lose (i.e. willingly give you the rope or toy on command, "leave it" or "drop" or something of the sort) but your puppy should "win" more often than he is asked to lose AND the game should ALWAYS end with the puppy winning. I can see how a laser pointer would drive the dog crazy, because they never get the satisfaction and "release" of winning.

 

[Squishy Walnuts]

I agree and have never used one.