[Maddie's Mom]

I have an issue and hope someone can help. And I hope I put this in the correct section. If not, please feel free to move

I want to build Maddie a spring pole. She needs more exercise.
I suggested to my DH that we build a spring pole. He went nuts; very upset with me. He did so b/c he believes it equates with training a dog to fight. I know that is not true, but changing his mind - well..............

Anyone have any feedback that I can send to him that will convince him otherwise?

[screamin'eagle]

a little off topic, but what does DH mean? lol.

I'm guessing D@mn Husband or designated hitter if you like baseball?

[maryellen]

Dear Husband
Dam Husband

depending on what he did

[Michele]

tell him to come to this forum and check out our gallery. I'm sure there's pictures of dogs having fun with the spring pole...

[maryellen]

first, make sure that springpoles are not illegal in your town or state... if not, then show hubby pictures. you can also start out with a Flirt pole for maggie instead, its like a fishing pole and you stand and she runs after the item at the end of the rope.. that will work too for more exercise for her... then you can slowly get hubby to understand spring poles are good for fitness..

[Maddie's Mom]

Originally Posted by maryellen first, make sure that springpoles are not illegal in your town or state... if not, then show hubby pictures. you can also start out with a Flirt pole for maggie instead, its like a fishing pole and you stand and she runs after the item at the end of the rope.. that will work too for more exercise for her... then you can slowly get hubby to understand spring poles are good for fitness..

I think that is what I was talking about - LOL flirt pole (called it the wrong thing ) - LOL

Ok. Thanks gals. Any idea whom (what division) to call or where to check if they are illegal?

Off to find directions for a FLIRT pole LOL He is a plumber so we have tons of PVC hanging out around the house.

[Maddie's Mom]

Sending lots of photos to DH

[maryellen]

flirt poles are not illegal. SPRING Poles are the ones that you put into the ground with concrete, a wood board, a spring, etc....

you want like the cat toys that have the feathers on the end that you swing around with your hand.....

[Salgonza]

I saw this on PBF.

http://www.pitbullforum.com/viewtopi...ght=flirt+pole

[EDOGZ818]

I have a 140lb garage door spring from Home Depot. It is chained to a tree branch , and has nylon rope french braided on the other end. A "BOOGIEMAN" , ( Forum member, he sells them.. PM him for details ) beef hide will probably work better.

The holes on either end offer endless mounting possibilities. 140lbs., is the best strength spring. Just right , IMO.

[CoolHandJean]

I didn't know what DM meant either. lol...

But yeah, show him all the healthy non-fighting dogs on this site that use it, and hopefully it will help change his mind. Plus, he should realize that you don't plan on conditioning your dog to fight.

[cher_bear]

my dog was clueless about spring pole and flirt pole at first so i tied her stuffed duck on the end and she got it right away.she likes the flirt pole better and plays very gently with the kids.