A classic knot, the monkey fist is used to throw lines from dock to ship. On the Carhartt Monkey Fist Dog Pull it creates a tight, weighted throwing head that arcs cleanly when flung and gives a dog a natural, satisfying grip profile for carrying and presenting back to hand — making it a more effective fetch and retrieval training tool than a loose rope end. The ergonomic molded rubber handle gives the handler a firm, non-slip grip for controlled tug sessions and accurate throws, sized for a human hand so tug becomes a productive training exercise rather than a raw strength contest. Three-ply braided cotton floss rope gives the dog excellent resistance to pull against and is gentle on teeth and gums during hold and carry work, with a natural cleaning action as the dog engages the rope. In Blaze Orange so the handler can track where the pull lands in tall grass and outdoor training fields and direct the dog precisely to the mark. Three training uses in one well-built tool: throw and fetch with the monkey fist end, tug with the rubber handle, or full rope length engagement for person-to-dog or dog-to-dog work at close range. Total length 9.5 inches with a 3-inch knot. Built for supervised tug and fetch sessions under handler direction. Store between training sessions as you would any training equipment. A practical gift for dog trainers, sporting dog owners, new dog owners, and anyone building a working relationship with a dog that has a strong drive to retrieve and engage. Carhartt has been building workwear-grade gear since 1889. This pull is built to the same standard for the dogs that work as hard as the people who own them.
- A CLASSIC KNOT WITH A PURPOSE | The monkey fist is a dockyard knot used to throw lines from dock to ship. On this Carhartt pull it creates a tight, weighted throwing head that arcs cleanly when flung and lands with enough heft to hold a dog's attention at distance, making it significantly more effective as a fetch and retrieval training tool than a loose rope end. The spherical knot also gives a dog a natural, satisfying grip profile for carrying and presenting. Total length: 9.5". Knot: 3".
- MOLDED RUBBER HANDLE BUILT FOR THE HANDLER AS MUCH AS THE DOG | The ergonomic molded rubber handle gives the handler a firm, non-slip grip for strong tug sessions and accurate throws session after session. The handle is sized for a human grip so tug sessions are controlled and not simply a battle of raw strength. This is how tug becomes a productive training exercise rather than a competition the dog always wins.
- THREE-PLY COTTON ROPE STRONG HOLD, GENTLE ON TEETH AND GUMS | Three-ply braided cotton floss rope gives your dog excellent resistance to pull against during tug training and retrieval drills. The natural cotton fibers are gentle on teeth and gums during hold and carry exercises and have a natural cleaning action as the dog works the rope. Cotton rope also has enough texture and resistance to satisfy a dog's instinct to pull without requiring the handler to fight the whole load.
- BLAZE ORANGE FOR FIELD VISIBILITY AND THREE TRAINING USES IN ONE TOOL | Blaze Orange allows the handler to track where the pull lands during outdoor training sessions so each throw can be directed precisely. Use the monkey fist knot end for throw and fetch drills, the rubber handle for tug engagement with the handler, or the full rope length for person-to-dog or dog-to-dog tug sessions at close range. Three distinct training interactions from one well-built tool.
- BUILT FOR SUPERVISED TUG AND FETCH SESSIONS USE WITH A HANDLER PRESENT | The Monkey Fist Pull is a supervised training tool for active fetch and tug sessions under handler direction. Not a tool for unsupervised access. Store it between sessions the same way any training equipment is stored. A practical gift for dog trainers, sporting dog owners, and anyone working with a dog that has a strong drive to retrieve, tug, and engage. Father's Day, birthdays, the holidays.
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Warranty: 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty
