June 2, 2024
By Jim Bates, Dog Trainer

If you're a dog owner, you already know the drill.
You come home after a long day. All you want is to sit down, relax, and maybe scroll your phone or watch a show.
But your dog? Full zoomies. Pacing. Whining. Chewing. Scratching.
Staring at you like it’s go time.You throw the ball. Once, twice, five times.
They’re still ready to go.You walk them.
They pull, they bark, they chase.
You come home... they’re still wound up.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
The truth is, most dogs today are bored, under-stimulated, and over-stressed.
They’re designed for work — chasing, hunting, guarding, moving.
But modern life doesn’t give them the outlet they need.

Jim Bates Dog Traner
“The Kobe Flirt Pole is hands-down one of the most effective tools I recommend to burn energy fast while reinforcing impulse control and focus. It’s not just exercise—it’s smart training disguised as play.”
That’s where the Kobe Flirt Pole comes in.
This simple but powerful tool taps into your dog’s deepest instincts — the chase drive — and turns 10 minutes of play into an energy-draining, mind-focusing, behavior-improving session they’ll beg for every day.
Let’s break it down.
At first glance, it looks simple — a pole with a durable rope and a toy attached to the end. But don’t be fooled.
The Kobe Flirt Pole is more than just a toy.
It’s a dog training and enrichment tool disguised as play.I t’s designed to simulate the chase — the most primal game dogs know — in a safe, controlled, and highly engaging way.
Think of it like a fishing rod... for your dog.
You control the movement, and your dog does the chasing. The result?
A happy, tired, satisfied dog — in just minutes.

Dogs need both physical and mental stimulation.
A bored dog isn’t just annoying — it’s a behavior problem waiting to happen.
Digging, barking, chewing, leash pulling, ignoring commands...
These aren’t signs of a “bad” dog — just one that needs a job.
Let’s Talk About Energy. Here’s the truth: A tired dog is a good dog.
That hyperactive, distracted, destructive behavior you’re seeing? It often boils down to this:
Not enough movement. Not enough challenge. Not enough structure
The Kobe Flirt Pole solves all three — fast.

You don’t need to be a dog trainer. Just follow these five steps:
Step 1: Warm-Up Let your dog sniff the toy. Move it slowly like prey. Let them stalk it.
Step 2: The ChaseSweep it across the ground. Let them lunge and jump in short bursts.
Step 3: Capture & Tug Let them catch it. Let them win. Tug a little. Build their confidence.
Step 4: Training Opportunity Ask for “drop it” or “wait.” Use treats if needed. Then go again.
Step 5: Cool Down End on a win. Give a reward. Let them carry the toy. Time for rest.
Use it daily or even a few times a week — the transformation is real.

