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Cocker Specific Discussion => Behaviour & Training => Topic started by: Londongirl on May 18, 2016, 07:42:01 AM

Title: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Londongirl on May 18, 2016, 07:42:01 AM
I just came across mention of flirt poles on a Facebook training group, I'd never heard of them before. Do any COLers use one? Henry isn't interested in playing fetch while we are out walking and it would be nice to have something fun to reward him for recall and being with me apart from food. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Ernies mum on May 18, 2016, 04:19:21 PM
Yep I have one which I purchased from Amazon , both my dogs love it ! I did teach take it & leave it when we play in the garden so that they don't destroy it  ;).
I don't take mine on walks as it's quite large & Im sure my neighbours already think I'm a crazy dog lady - you can probably get smaller ones though  :005:
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Londongirl on May 18, 2016, 04:21:41 PM
Yes, I haven't seen anyone on our walks with one either! Can I ask what size you got? They seem to come in lots of lengths.
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Finvarra on May 18, 2016, 04:41:45 PM
Never heard of them - hardly dare to google the term  :shades: :005:

Lesley and Dylan
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Londongirl on May 18, 2016, 04:46:08 PM
Never heard of them - hardly dare to google the term  :shades: :005:

Lesley and Dylan

BE VERY CAREFUL! 
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: AndyB on May 18, 2016, 05:36:25 PM
YES, that's what I thought !!
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Finvarra on May 18, 2016, 05:56:00 PM
Was brave and googled it  ph34r. What a good idea. OH is now in the workshop making one from some plastic pipe, got to find some cotton cord, and a bundle of old socks should do the trick. Dylan will love it, he loves to chase things but not so,fussed about bringing them back!

Lesley and Dylan
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Pearly on May 18, 2016, 06:33:27 PM
Ive just looked it up  :o oh my life - it's used to encourage prey drive! We need the opposite in this house  :lol:

I'm sure it's a lot of fun to watch though
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: lescef on May 18, 2016, 08:17:47 PM
I bought one from Amazon, but you can make your own I believe. Maddie hates it but Bramble loves it. Best used in the garden as it does hype them up.
Good for teaching impulse control though
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Ernies mum on May 19, 2016, 07:24:00 AM
Yes, I haven't seen anyone on our walks with one either! Can I ask what size you got? They seem to come in lots of lengths.

Here you go -

Squishy Face Flirt Pole V2 Orange/Yellow 36 inch https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HFFXGUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_1TvpxbJ5QFS9P
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Londongirl on May 19, 2016, 07:39:40 AM
Yes, I haven't seen anyone on our walks with one either! Can I ask what size you got? They seem to come in lots of lengths.

Here you go -

Squishy Face Flirt Pole V2 Orange/Yellow 36 inch https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HFFXGUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_1TvpxbJ5QFS9P

Brilliant - thanks so much.
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Ernies mum on May 19, 2016, 09:49:02 AM
Yes, I haven't seen anyone on our walks with one either! Can I ask what size you got? They seem to come in lots of lengths.

Here you go -

Squishy Face Flirt Pole V2 Orange/Yellow 36 inch https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00HFFXGUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_1TvpxbJ5QFS9P

Brilliant - thanks so much.

If you pop " flirt pole for dog " into Google there are some good training videos 😉
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Murphys Law on May 19, 2016, 12:16:17 PM
As Henry isn't interested in retrieving, why not teach him the 'clicker retrieve'. There are some good articles on the Total Gundog site.
It won't be long until Henry is bringing everything back to you :lol:
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Londongirl on May 19, 2016, 12:40:39 PM
For some reason I can't quite fathom, I've been very resistant to getting a clicker. Maybe now is the time. Thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Jaysmumagain on May 19, 2016, 04:16:31 PM
Well just googled flirt pole...... :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:

Julie
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Ernies mum on May 19, 2016, 07:05:17 PM
Well just googled flirt pole...... :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:

Julie

.... You need to include"  for a dog " in the search as God only knows what you end up with  :005: :005:
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Mudmagnets on May 21, 2016, 05:52:30 PM
Well just googled flirt pole...... :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:

Julie

.... You need to include"  for a dog " in the search as God only knows what you end up with  :005: :005:

Yes my mind worked overtime when I first saw the title  :013:
Title: Re: Flirt Pole?
Post by: Murphys Law on May 21, 2016, 06:35:16 PM
There is no way I'm Googling Flirt Pole. My wife will find out :shades: