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Semi-Automatik's American Bulldog Site
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Springpole Fun Photos
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A springpole is nothing more than a simple pulling apparatus that allows for strong dogs to build up their muscles when
made correctly. I am no pro at making springpoles nor do I claim to be, but I did decide to try one and this is how I made
it. First I took a nylon dog collar nothing fancy just $2.96 at your local Wal-Mart (but it should be able to support atleast
200 pounds). Next, I took a spring similar to a garage door spring, but a little smaller, you can get them at any hardware
store for around $5 to $10 depending on the size you need. Lastly I took about 4 feet of heavy duty rope it cost about
$1 / foot. So for around $12.00 I bought the best tug toy an American bulldog could ever want! Some people also tie a chewing
material to the rope such as cowhide or burlap, but I just put a knot at the end for Ruger to chew on. Caution: always supervise
your dog while working a springpole you never know what the forces of nature could do!
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Here Ruger is shown working the springpole with all four paws on the ground exercising his jaws, neck, back, chest, forearms,
and hind quarters!
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This photo is an excellant example of how the springpole works his chest and forearms, not to mention his neck. Plus
look at how much of a good time he is having!
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This picture is showing those hindquarters in action!
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Now please tell me how this could be anymore dangerous than playing tug of war with his owner! I don't think it could
be, atleast not for the dog!
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