The Power Of Play - Interview With Danny Nelis-Rouse ( Tug-E-Nuff )

The Power Of Play - Interview With Danny Nelis-Rouse ( Tug-E-Nuff )

May 21, 2026 · 1h 13m · Episode 36

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Cheryl Marney interviews Danny Nelis-Rouse about the impact of interactive play on dog training and behavior.

Send us Fan Mail In episode 36 of We Love Dogs, Cheryl is joined by Danny Nelis-Rouse, co-owner of Tug-E-Nuff — the dog training brand known worldwide for its interactive tug toys and play-based training philosophy. In this conversation, Cheryl and Danny explore why so many dogs disengage during training, “play drive,” and how interactive play can completely transform focus, recall, confidence, and behaviour. Danny shares the story of how Tug-E-Nuff grew from a homemade toy designed for one d...

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