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Post by swansmike Thu Jul 11 2013, 10:21

I didnt know of a boomer ball till I seen the topic about it yerstaday, but I have seen quite a few videos on youtube of staffys on spring poles in the gardens.

Has anyone tried the spring pole and is it worth it?

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Post by Guest Thu Jul 11 2013, 10:34

Ive not personally used a spring pole so I cant offer any advice, im sure someone will be along shortly to help Smile

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Post by Guest Thu Jul 11 2013, 11:23

Darcy has a boomer ball & it's great Big Grin ive not used a spring pole, there are varying views on them, its best to wait until a certain age too, I'm sure someone will pop along shortly who can offer some more advice Smile

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Post by Staffy lover Thu Jul 11 2013, 11:29

Pixee has a bloomer ball, and its the best toy ever for a staffie. Not used a spring pole.
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Post by Kathy Thu Jul 11 2013, 11:29

Rocky has a boomer ball which he loves, I know nothing about spring poles
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Post by swansmike Thu Jul 11 2013, 11:35

thank you boomer ball squad Smile i feel left out now !

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Post by Staffy lover Thu Jul 11 2013, 11:58

Get one then, they so much fun. Pixee loves playing football with it too, she in fact uses her front paws Laughing its just so funny, then she gets mad growling at it etc when she cant pick it up Laughing 
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Post by goldie87 Thu Jul 11 2013, 12:05

Zeus is the exact same, he plays with his boomer ball then gets mad when he realises he can't put his teeth around it.

Just make sure you don't give it in the house, Zeus once flicked the boomer ball up with his nose and then jumped up and hit it with his paws.. it went flying into my beautiful 42" LCD tv.. needless to say, I weren't very happy! Luckily, the TV was fine Laughing 
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Post by Sazzle Thu Jul 11 2013, 12:51

Daisy must be the only staffy that won't play with a boomer ball!! Laughing Because she can't bite it she's not interested at all !!

Not tried a spring pole.
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Post by Staffy lover Thu Jul 11 2013, 15:13

Pixee can get the boomer ball in her mouth sometimes. I worry shes going to break her 3 cannines! Surprised 
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Post by rescuestaffords Thu Jul 11 2013, 15:47

My dogs love the spring pull/pole but only on one of them likes the boomer. The spring pull is a great (extra) work out for them.

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Post by Guest Thu Jul 11 2013, 17:44

I love my spring pole as do the boys Big Grin

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Post by jshrew Thu Jul 11 2013, 18:33

Wish I had the space/garden for a spring pole as Ledger loves swinging off a tuggy as his agility treat still he does get a good run out with his boomer in the park
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Post by Ben Thu Jul 11 2013, 18:36

Both! Big Grin
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Post by Nathan Thu Jul 11 2013, 23:09

no idea about boomer but spring poles are great for getting them tierd but a flirt pole is even better as you interact with the dog. i have a spring pole in the garden and they do play with it but nothing gets them going like a flirt pole (just think big fluffy toy like some cat owners use with there cats) its very good excersise for you both and helps form a bond between you as well. its a bit harder with two dogs lol but i manage it. i would say its okay to loose at it sometimes like you have a choice but in reality you will loose more and more the fitter and sharper they get. only other advice i can give with em is change your tactics often as dogs are great at preempting your next move anyway so last thing you need is them antisipating what your going to do next or you will loose alot and end up trying to get a small fluffy toy out their mouth all the time.
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Post by Guest Thu Jul 11 2013, 23:16

I prefer a boomer ball, as it's interactive and keeps things fresh. Spring poles can be good for building strength and muscle, but it's a very repetitve game for the dog. You do need to be careful how you set it up, as it can cause damage if you do it wrong (if the pole is too high for instance, and the dog has to jump to hang onto it). Boomer balls can be shoved and raced around with, as well as thrown and kicked by the owner.


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Post by Guest Thu Jul 11 2013, 23:59

I have to take the Boomer off Tommy now as he gets too excited about it , scoots it round the garden growling at it then tears a lump out of the grass , moves it a foot , another lump Sad my lawn was bad to start with off the dogs but now it is terrible

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Post by Nor Cal Sun Jul 14 2013, 08:31

As long as you follow the guidelines for a safe spring pole, your dog will love it.

The boomer ball did not work for Bacon. He gets way to hyper and frustrated that he can't put it in his mouth. I've tried multiple times, but he is to crazy/wreckless with it and barks nonstop. It did not seem like he was having fun with it at all. Having said that, I know many dogs here LOVE them.

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