Hi Mike,
I just wanted to add that after I have gone still and brought the tug to my body, I keep my fingers closed and actually go very soft in my hands. Just a reminder for people not to tug back at all, just calmly end the game, repeating the word out. I had a 100 lb. woman amazed yesterday because she tried to tug all week, but became frustrated because her technique was off and her 80 pound Bull Terrier was “controlling the game” not good. Five minutes into the lesson, voila! No tension, almost instant release.

Steve