Chris Loveseed knows dogs.
Head trainer at Melbourne’s largest dog training company, Positive K9 Training, he’s seen, and trained, it all.
But during the 14 years that Positive K9 has been operating, Chris and his colleagues noticed a gap in the market for high-quality training equipment and toys.
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This was a gap that Chris wanted to fill, and he created and led a new company, PK9 Gear.
With a mission to provide dog owners and trainers with Australian-made, durable and eco-friendly products that enhance the training experience, one of its new collections is a winner.
The collection presents a range of handcrafted flirt poles, which are exercise and training tools you can use with your dog.
A fishing pole looks like a fishing rod and consists of a strong handle with an attractant or attractive material at the end of an attached piece of rope.
Designed to drag and jump in front of your pet, it is guaranteed to get them interested and on their feet.
Unlike other flirt poles on the market, PK9 Gears are eco-friendly and use natural Australian materials.
They feature luxurious sheepskin, cowhide and roo hide, elegant suede and durable climbing rope, perfect for dog lovers looking for a blend of quality, sustainability and unique craftsmanship.
Your dog will love it too, with a flirt pole providing a great way to give them physical and mental exercise.
It also teaches coordination, as dogs learn how to track a moving object and is a great tool for teaching impulse control.
For puppies, flirt poles are great because it means you can play with your dog without getting your hands near their sharp biting mouths and teeth.
Even better, to celebrate their launch, PK9 Gear is giving away an exclusive 10 percent discount for a limited time on their flirt poles.
Those who have already invested are completely sold and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
“Great exercise for the dog, and me!” said one.
“Smooth Collie’s eyes lit up when he saw the new Flirt Pole come out to play.
‘I appreciate the upper body strengthening from the weight of the leather tug attachment and my happy pup only stops chasing the straps when he really needs a break — he never gets bored of it!’
“Premium Flirt Pole,” said another.
“The quality of the product is good and we love using it with our German Shepherd. He has a great time chasing it and it is very strong and well made which is important for our strong dog.
For more information or to purchase, go to the PK9 Gear website here.
