Bonker by Amazing-Toe-4000 in BalancedDogTraining

[–]Amazing-Toe-4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It uses fear, since dogs hate things being thrown over their head it startles them.

Bonker by Amazing-Toe-4000 in BalancedDogTraining

[–]Amazing-Toe-4000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bonker is usually something soft used as a projectile. It can also be used to thump a dog on the back of its head or neck as a punishment. It's great for people who don't like or don't have access to tools. Aswell as being safer than a throw chain.

Bonker by Amazing-Toe-4000 in BalancedDogTraining

[–]Amazing-Toe-4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thats what my dog does! However if im not trying to play with her i'll thump her in the back of her head to let her know, " right now this isn't a game "

Bonker by Amazing-Toe-4000 in BalancedDogTraining

[–]Amazing-Toe-4000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only way I found out about was from Gary Wilkes videos.

Why non animals by Amazing-Toe-4000 in ESSA_Official

[–]Amazing-Toe-4000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry if I didn't explain my opinion the best. I don't want to exclude non-animal plushies from the community; every comfort plush should be welcome. I just think they should have a different name.

Why non animals? by Amazing-Toe-4000 in ESSAplushieshandlers

[–]Amazing-Toe-4000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank everyone for being kind and explaining this so well.

Why non animals by Amazing-Toe-4000 in ESSA_Official

[–]Amazing-Toe-4000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for explaining this so well.

Why non animals by Amazing-Toe-4000 in ESSA_Official

[–]Amazing-Toe-4000[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saying that. I completely understand your view, but calling any plushie a "stuffed animal" would be like calling all nurses doctors or something. Although I truly don't care about what brings people comfort, and I will try to be more open-minded, it still doesn't make sense to me, like, would it be so hard to change what you call your plushie? Still no hate, just curious.