I flirt pole a lot. I think it is a great workout. I don't panic if they get ahold of the Hyde I just keep them moving while they have hold of it. You can use it as a cool down or a "walk out". When you want to get it away from the give them slack and catch them on a re-bite. I think it teaches them to keep there holds and they explode when you get it away from them. They always chase harder for me when they get that taste and lose it. I never let them leave there feet ever! It's not a jumping game that are chasing it on the ground only
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