We have become big fans of tugs with bungee cords. This is our first “ring” style tug. I was worried my dog would hit my hands (she gets excited) but so far that has not been an issue. My dog does seem to prefer to bite the padded handle and I end up holding the faux fur most of the time. For whatever reason she has developed a distaste for faux fur. The handle material might not hold up well over time because of this. We still enjoy this tug and it’s a fun addition to our toy collection.