About Pet Interactives

Our Story: Born from Love, Built for Play

Pet Interactives began with a problem: traditional flirt poles for dogs didn’t exercise his pup at all, they were unsafe and dangerous, and there was little to no mental engagement by either Pet or Parent. Our founder, Jeff, discovered this the hard way while trying to exercise and play with his spirited German Shepherd pup, Kody. Standard flirt poles forced Jeff to either fidget in repetitive circles or run alongside Kody to tire him out. Worse, they were unsafe. During one play session, a hard metal connector on a flirt pole struck Kody, breaking his canine tooth in half. That injury was the spark that drove Jeff to create a toy that would exhaust his dog, not himself, keep his pup safe, and would exercise his pet’s mind, as well as his body. Jeff started with a stick from the woods, tying a bungee cord and a soft chase object to it. It was a rough start—Kody loved the chase, but the stick snapped, and the cord’s motion didn’t capture the erratic dart of prey. Refusing to settle, Jeff kept tinkering.

Kody Jumping at Toy

Eventually, he thought of a “connectorless” design solution, learned 3D design and printing, produced a cord clasping system, replaced the stick with a longer, sturdier pole, and extended the play cord length. The new design let Kody run, leap, twist, and pounce freely, mimicking a prey’s unpredictable moves. The long pole and cord transformed Jeff’s role from a passive pole-holder to an active playmate, casting, looping, and lassoing the toy to challenge Kody’s body and mind. Bungee cords used to connect the teasers reduced impact shock and kept his pup safe. The result? A flirt pole that’s a game-changer. Unlike traditional toys, our design invites you to engage fully with your pet, creating dynamic, prey-like movements that ignite their instincts—without the risk of injury. It’s safe, with no hard plastics or metal, and versatile enough to exhaust even the most energetic pups in any space. Every play session becomes a battle of wits and a bonding adventure, as Kody proved by outsmarting Jeff’s best lassoing tricks.

Today, Pet Interactives is dedicated to bringing that same joy, safety, and connection to pets and their parents everywhere. Our toys are designed to spark endless fun, strengthen bonds, and keep your furry friend safe while they play their heart out. From our backyard to yours, we invite you to join Kody and Jeff in redefining playtime. Discover the Pet Interactives difference and let the games begin!

Pet care staff

Meet the certified & expert team members

Stephen King

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Mike Hardson

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Linda Hamilton

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