(Part 3) Best dog toys according to redditors
We found 2,925 Reddit comments discussing the best dog toys. We ranked the 966 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
I went through that "buy ferrets expensive toys" phase for awhile -- I think every new ferret owner does -- but eventually you realize that ferrets don't care about expensive toys. Cardboard boxes, plastic bags, towels, milk caps, old socks, bubble wrap, and other "trash" is all fun and games for ferrets. You can even make your own toys better and cheaper than what you can get pre-made; for example, this Ferret Ball Pit comes with 35 balls and costs $19. Alternately, buy these 144 ping pong balls for $6 and use the cardboard shipping box with a couple of holes cut into it.
not sure if exact one but something like this..
Most dogs will not run around a yard unless they are playing either with another dog or their owner most dogs just chill out in the back yard when left alone. Without burning off some of that energy he's not going to want to pay attention during training.
Invest in something like this www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072J4KCVP/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1497712677&sr=8-5&keywords=automatic+ball+thrower+for+dogs if your unable to keep throwing the ball for very long. Also not every dog likes every treat. Finding treats your dog likes even if it's just boiled chicken will help in training. Border collie are great at agility training you can buy a cheap starter kit for like $100 it will come with weave poles, a jump and a tunnel. Agility not only exercises them physically but mentally as well.
They got this thing. We gave it to them early and let them play with it. Pearl loved it. They all have bully sticks in their stockings and their weight pull harnesses should be here any day.
Looked at getting one for my mom and her little doggies. That thing is $115! Sorry mom, you can throw the ball yourself.
I think it is this one
This is all incredibly helpful information, thank you! We've tried getting into her head to look at things from her perspective and the info you provided definitely helps with that, we just have to try harder.
I agree that she needs more exercise; We just moved to a larger place and she can run around a lot more but we need to try to take her out more, too. We'd like to go hiking and camping with her when she's doing better. Are there any games or toys you could recommend to provide mental stimulation? I've seen toys like these but I'm not sure how effective they really are, and I'd like to give her something for when we're not there. I'll look into the frozen kong treats too, those sound perfect.
Their intelligence is what leads to lots of their behavior issues. You gotta exercise that brain too.
Have a look at these toys. They have been great for our cattle dogs over the years. They tend to eat too fast so these tend to be food/game focused.
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Buddy-Dispensing-Medium-Large/dp/B000KV7ZGQ
https://www.amazon.com/OurPets-Smarter-Interactive-Treat-Colors/dp/B003ARUKTG/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1480272473&sr=1-1&keywords=dog+food+puzzle
https://www.amazon.com/Outward-Hound-Hide-Interactive-Puzzle/dp/B0043A71PU/ref=sr_1_15?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1480272473&sr=1-15&keywords=dog+food+puzzle
I love the above one but one of our dogs is too smart for it. She picks up the covers with her mouth and sets them aside. when she eats all she can reach she tends to turn it over to dump it out.
I'm super impressed with the bell to go out. We haven't been able to get ours to do that.
Puppy Kong. They're the perfect size for ferrets. My girls steal it and hide it because it's their favorite thing in the world. Also, be sure to yelp when they bite you. That's how ferrets convey to each other that the play is too rough.
My pup will get into biting "moods" where the "ouch!" method just eggs her on. In that case, having a room (like a bathroom that you have previously cleaned out of mats and things on the counter) to close her in for 30-60 seconds might be useful so she can't just follow you and nip your ankles.
I have this toy that my pup loves and it keeps your hands away from their mouth, gives them something else to bite.
Is she loosing teeth? Might be teething. Have you tried giving her frozen carrots or other frozen toys to help with the pain?
Oh! And the "gentle" command! We just learned it from our trainer which is super helpful for our little landshark. To train it, you put a high value treat inside a closed fist and present. My pup immediately tried to put my entire fist in her mouth haha. Just keep waiting. At the first semblance of a lick, open your hand immediately and praise. Repeat, waiting for more and more licking. Eventually, your pup will learn that "gentle" means "stop biting and lick or nose my hand instead". This has been a godsend because my girl can take her excitement over treats out on my hands and now I can just remind her "Gentle" and she actually does stop.
That is a ball pit! You can get one from Marshall (https://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Pet-Products-Pop-N-Play-Ball/dp/B007ZN5TN8)
They didn't like it as much until they realized they could destroy the balls, lol.
I have the PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher Dog Toy.
Louis adores it and it's great mindless fun, but I wont use it more than once or twice a week. It's just so predictable and so repetitive that I find it hypes him up more than it calms him down; I usually have to end a session with some calming activities.
My overall conclusion is 20 minutes of fetch+training is a significantly better brain/physical drain than 15 minutes of the fetch machine and I probably only throw the ball half as much. However, 15 minutes of fetch machine keeps that dog so busy that I can get stuff done without a dog at my feet.
Depending on your dog I would also recommend finding a place to store it away from your dog. You also want to be around when your dog uses it to switch out slimy balls with fresh balls to keep the inside parts clean.
The longest lived dog toy around my house is a Chuckit ball. It doesn't squeak but does whistle when thrown. My husky mix has destroyed every other toy in a week or so, but these are now two years old. Is it indestructible? Probably not, but I wager I'll lose them before he shreds them.
The standard Kong toys are red colored rubber. The more durable Kong Extreme are all black. I've got a dog that chews things to shreds and the black Kong toys are the only things that stand a chance.
This is probably the one from the post
https://www.amazon.com/JW-Pet-Company-Invincible-Chains/dp/B0002DJXFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482495517&sr=8-1&keywords=Dog+toy+rings
These rings have lasted years with a pit/boxer and English bulldog pulling on them.
Kong, Kong, and more Kong. Current favorites are this tire and this bone.
Just don't leave them out in extreme hot/cold.
The extreme rubber ball is also absurdly durable, to the point that it's a hazard when it goes bouncing.
For treats, a Kong Extreme It is about to fall apart, but it took it about 5 or 6 years to get to that state. Nothing else has remotely lasted that long. Presumably the Goodie Bone that is made out of the same stuff would be just as durable, but I don't know because my guy does not like bone/chew toys like that.
As for other toys, the best I have found are the Tuffy ones. They do get destroyed, but it takes about a month to get to that point. Just avoid ones like the Alien that have mouths that cut in. That is a real weak point and my guy knew this and would rip em up pretty quick. Turn the whole thing inside out through that little hole there.
Big ropes also work pretty well. They get destroyed too, but it takes a few months. My guy loves to play tug of war with them.
ACDs are quite the toy destroyers aren't they? Although my guy isn't quite as esteemed in the destruction field as an ACD, he is pretty bad. Here's what has survived him:
Reading my list, god damn my dog is spoiled. Keep in mind, these are just the toys that have made it. I'm not even counting the ones he's destroyed!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Lastly, I don't own a husky, but man do I respect the destruction a husky can wreck. I would recommend going to a husky group on facebook or a subreddit to see what toys they would recommend. If it's husky approved... it should last.
We got our puppy one of those snuggle buddy things when we brought her home. She didn't love the heartbeat but she does love to sleep on top of it, so the toy has been in her crate ever since. She isn't much of a chewer though.
When we give her a new toy we watch closely how she plays with it before making it available to her when we aren't around. If she gets too intense, it only comes out when we are around, to avoid her destroying it and eating its stuffing or something else she shouldn't.
I recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Pet-Snuggle-Behavioral-Golden/dp/B000S753WK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457383190&sr=8-1&keywords=heartbeat+dog+toy+for+sleep
It simulates the puppy's mother's warmth and heartbeat and could help calm your puppy to sleep.
Can confirm, neuništive:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013QTEESK/
https://www.amazon.ca/ZippyPaws-Woodland-Friends-Interactive-Chipmunks/dp/B008PFB3HG
Something like this? My pup loves this style of toy, I'll stuff some kibble and other random toys in as well. (Forgive my mobile formatting)
This looks like a really good list. From my personal experience, Kong toys are your best bets, because Shibas are obsessive chewers sometimes, and most soft toys are just decapitated by the end of the day. Get a hard but size-appropriate chew toy for them to scratch their teeth, like this one.
Magic 1 $63.95
Magic 2 $49.99
Magic 3 $30.95
Makeup brushes $14.24 from Girly Stuff
Puppy Toys $6.93 from Stuff from the pooch
Fondue pot $29.18
Makeup $4.45 on Under $5 List.
http://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Pet-Products-Pop-N-Play-Ball/dp/B007ZN5TN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367468432&sr=8-1&keywords=ferret+ball+pit
Our dog has both the Kong Wobbler and Buster Food Cube and cube keeps her busier for longer periods of time. She loves it and it drives her nuts (in a good way) because she can hear the kibble rattling around in there. We give her cube in her crate so she can't bang it around the entire house or get it stuck under furniture. We also have the Tug a Jug but it's a bit too hard for her and she looses interest. For puzzles we like Nina Ottosson toys, which are harder for her to figure out. This one is her current favorite: http://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Ottosson-Brick-Interactive/dp/B001KZ4WJE/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0P4RYYVE86XBGC0W0Z24
We also have this one but she's figured it out already: http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-DG40112-Dog-Toys-Puzzle/dp/B0043A71PU/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1425585371&sr=1-9&keywords=dog+puzzles
I received a benebone chew toy for my dogs and they love it. They are small dogs (17lbs and 14lbs) but they have had them since October and are still going strong.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014JXJ2S4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1484450823&sr=8-4&keywords=benebone
They have this kind and another wishbone shaped one, haven't tried the wishbone but it has a lot of good reviews on Amazon.
Our basenji loves this toy...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001FNZG96
It has this mesh material underneath that keeps it together, but the toy itself is soft and really adorable. We have a graveyard of dead toys, but Dragon lives on. :)
They make squeaky Toys that have no stuffing, they are the only ones my golden will keep for more than a day or too.
Edit: like this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018CIDTE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1418877331&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
Got him this for christmas:
https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Pet-49213EA-K-9-Kannon/dp/B00BQRSBPC
And he loves it. Plus now I don't have to pick up slobbery tennis balls lol.
www.amazon.com/Marshall-Pet-Products-Pop-N-Play-Ball/dp/B007ZN5TN8/ My ferrets have one too and they love it. The balls that came with it quickly got squsished/bit by Sparky so I refilled it with plastic easter eggs I bought on clearance just after easter.
I have been meaning to try GoughNuts, they're supposed to be indestructible and they promise to replace the toy if your dog does destroy it.
My dogs' three outdoor toys have lasted really well so far, but I think they don't really chew on them, just fetch and tug.
We have:
Jolly Ball Teaser
JW Invincible Chain
Mammoth Tire Biter (This is my dogs' favorite toy to fetch, they love chasing it while it's rolling.)
For indoor toys, the only things that last are antlers, big Nylabones, and ropes (they only chew the fringes off quickly). Anything soft dies really quickly. I just bought them a stuffingless toy and a Kong Wubba yesterday, the stuffingless toy is mostly dead but the Wubba is doing alright. It's only been one day but one of my dogs adopted the Wubba and has squeaked it nonstop since she got ahold of it; if she's not holding it in her mouth, she's laying so one of her paws is touching it, so I'm impressed with how long it's lasted already.
There are dolls that have a heartbeat designed for puppies. When they feel the heartbeat, they relax.
http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Pet-Snuggle-Behavioral-Golden/dp/B000S753WK
I'm going through the exact same thing right now!!! A note on crate training, what I've been doing (and PLEASE if someone more experienced wants to correct me on this I want to learn) is leaving the crate open all day in whatever room we're in (stays in either the corner of my room where it stays for bedtime or the corner of my boyfriends living room when we visit I there). When we play with a toy, about every third throw is into the crate. Beau is getting the hang of climbing in and out of it and isn't associating it with being locked up. I'm lucky in that he only whines for maybe 10 minutes before going to sleep. I make sure the LAST thing we do at night (or anytime before crating) is a potty break. Then I put him in there with a Kong that he mostly ignores and ignore him. I tried talking to him from my bed and that seemed to only prolong the whining. I also purchased a [snuggle puppy](Smart Pet Love Snuggle Puppy Behavioral Aid Toy, Golden https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000S753WK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_15oMxbGYBS4VM) which has a little motorized heartbeat and a place for a heating pack. It's supposed to remind him of mom or his pack. I got it yesterday so he's only used it for one night but I feel like it cut down the whining for a bit or two. When we got up at 5am for a potty break (he can't sleep through the night all the way but he can make it from 11:30 to 5am, I'm so proud) he only whined for maybe 3 minutes before falling back asleep. I also try my best to tired him out as much as possible for crating. At bedtime this means I have to wake him up from a nap and rile him up a bit which is frustrating when I'm tired but it makes the difference before 3am and 5am. I really want the crate to work out cuz he's so small (under 4lbs) and I need him contained so he doesn't hurt himself overnight or on car rides. Plus I was told that eventually the crate becomes a safe place for the dog, like a bedroom for a teenager. Pretty much you don't bother the dog when it goes into its crate and there's a chance it'll take its own timeouts when it's overwhelmed or scared. That's the goal at least.
I have a mini Aussie so I feel you. I try to be as inventive as possible with my budget but I suggest most interactive/treat dispensing toys. I make large ice cubes that are half chicken/beef broth with a jerky or bone sticking out only a little. Then because it’s a mini and she’s not a huge chewer I can make these inside a talenti gelato container. So basically inside a Tupperware (which plastic isn’t ideal because they can swallow it but mine doesn’t and focuses on the bone) there is the half and half broth with a bone and an easy treat to get. She also doesn’t eat paper/cardboard so I can put a bone or treat inside a tissue box or empty pasta box or whatever and she’ll rip it apart to get to it. Once again, I can only do it because I’m watching and I know she does not ingest this.
Here are some toys I suggest that are proven safer:
Lumo Ball
Snuffle Mat I really like the snuffle mat because you can feed all your meals in this and bring it with you if you want to keep your dog busy wherever you are.
OSPet Interactive Feeder
Trixie Puzzle
Ottosson Puzzle I really like most toys Outward Hound makes.
My dog’s favorite kong I find I can put just a biscuit or fill it full of kibble and pb and she’ll spend quite a bit of time getting it out.
My dog (Australian Shepherd) can still surgically rip these apart, but it takes her longer (3-6 months) than for most toys (1-2 days). She always does, though. I just made peace with the idea of buying her 3-4 new toys a year. Check out Tuffy's
(http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_5?url=search-alias%3Dpets&field-keywords=tuffy+dog+toys&sprefix=tuffy%2Caps%2C157&rh=n%3A2619533011%2Ck%3Atuffy+dog+toys).
We've had a few of the sea creature ones (lobster, octopus, starfish, shark). They all had squeakers. For whatever reason, she found the octopus easiest to dissect and the starfish has lasted the longest. The lobster's probably my favorite (easy to play tug, more spots to grasp before my dog slobbers them all). Anyway, could be worth a try!
This dragon from Go Dog is made of tougher stuff too:
http://www.amazon.com/Sherpa-Baby-Dragon-Periwinkle-Guard/dp/B001FNZG96/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1372505109&sr=1-1&keywords=dragon
It has a squeaker in it, but it's not the traditional high-pitched sort. My dog had the pink one and the wings came off first thing, within about a day. To my surprise, it lasted a solid month or two after that (I was impressed) and then she slit its throat and started frantically de-stuffing it and it was all downhill from there. She still plays with the carcass, though, and once it was de-stuffed, she was satisfied with it.
Anyway, if your dog is slightly Wednesday Adams-ish with toys too, these are the best I've found so far.
First, your forever friend is adorable! Lucy is a lucky, happy dog!
For the item : GoDog Chew Toys seem to work pretty well for overly active chewers. Plus, if he destroys it they have a policy where you email them a pic of the destroyed toy and they'll send you a replacement for free (limit 1 per household). Link to the Guarantee
Anyway. Not sure if this counts.. but here's Quasar being quite the gentleman in his bowtie and DayStar being a mighty beast in hunter mode. Both pictures!
Can't answer anything area specific but I'll link some toys/beds/products my dogs like.
Food Dispensing Toys
Puzzles
This is a nice bed for dogs who like to burrow/get under covers. They also like beds similar to this one.
Food is up to you. Do some research online and read through ingredients to find a good one. One of my dogs gets Orijen and the other gets Wellness.
I definitely recommend you seek out some training classes. They are also good for socialization in a controlled environment. It's a great way to bond with your dog and really fun to advance through different classes and class types.
The toys my dogs like are beanie babies and kleenex. If your dog is a chewer then don't waste money on stuffed toys.
Maybe this thing? http://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Pet-Doggie-Wiggling-Interactive/dp/B0054C9B1I/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1G23R7SE7JQDFC57Z114
I'm in need of some new and difficult puzzle toys for my girl - we have KONGs of different shapes, styles, and sizes as well as some other foraging toys, but once she figures them out, they lose some of their purpose. I freeze them, put difficult objects in, and hide them for her to find, but in 10 minutes, she's done.
Any recommendations for toys that are good for solo dog play and thinking?
http://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Pet-Kannon-Ball-Launcher/dp/B00BQRSBPC
here are toys that simulate this a bit...
I'm in a similar boat (except I've got more advance notice) and have been finding the Digital Dog Training Textbook linked-to in the sidebar to be invaluable. Highly recommend. It's a little oddly laid out and it repeats itself itself but—as it says—you're really training yourself how to train the pup, so the reinforcement works (at least for me).
Their shopping list (oddly-formatted, watch out) includes:
(All links non-affiliate, just tryna be helpful :)
Also, I saw this recommended somewhere. I have used a similar product for our cats and it's fucking magic, so if you're concerned your pup might be stressed, I highly recommend.
^† above, /u/caffeinatedlackey recommends against these until older
https://www.amazon.com/iFetch-Interactive-Ball-Launcher-Dogs/dp/B00PG3LWDK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1538336167&sr=1-1&keywords=ifetch
Would highly recommend. For dog owners that constantly have to throw a ball to keep their dog entertained, it's life changing. It's certainly saved me a lot of time and distraction... Not that I don't want to play with Winnie, but if I'm trying to get work done it's nice that she can keep herself occupied!
Fellow spoony here! These [Chuck It](chuckit! the whistler 3 sizes assorted colors multi-packs available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00280MUXU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ms1LBbGMX7MET) balls are awesome. I use them every night with my pup. They're bouncy and indestructible, so I can throw them against the wall while I sit on the sofa and completely tire him out playing fetch. Definitely start the fetch training early!
We like this one because it has multiple levels for bones to fall through: Our Pets IQ Treat Ball Interactive... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ARUKU0?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
And this one too: JW Hol-ee Roller Size:Small... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BWF0AR4?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
She loves her interactive little piggies and their hiding holes (the squirrels were all I could find on amazon): ZippyPaws - Woodland Friends Burrow, Interactive Squeaky Hide and Seek Plush Dog Toy - Chipmunks ‘n Log https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PFB3HG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sE8LBb51HF9D1
For interactive play, I have two puzzle toys
this
and something like this
So each lunch break, we play the "Find!" game. He loves manipulating things with his nose and feet.
He is fed out of puzzle toys, which I'm around for to make sure he doesn't chew on them too much, but he works himself. That's the kong wobbler, and an IQ treat ball. For monitored play, I also have stuffed toys, which he throws around like that video of an orca playing with a seal (vaguely disturbing), and WILL tear up given the chance. I also have balls on rope toys. Again, he will toss and whip those around, chase them across the floor, generally have a grand ole time. He WILL chew on the rope though, so that toys gets picked up when I'm not in the room.
For unattended, crate time, I have two rubber kongs, also stuffed with food, usually frozen, a Starmark ever-lasting treat ball, and a full antler. I got a split antler because I thought he might not like it. That was a mistake. he was splitting shards off the split one in < 30 min. He is the second dog I've seen do that, so I cannot recommend split antlers under any circumstances. We've had the full antler for about a month, and thought it's worn, it's still very solid. I have no concerns leaving it in his crate, and he chews it like a pacifier when he gets stressed/bored.
I am caring for a SUPER mouthy lab. He will pick up and eat anything. Really.An-nee-thing. I have lot of toys and try to rotate, but sometimes he still picks up a houseplant.
Oh man. This sounds exactly like Wesley for the first 6 weeks we had him. For the first 6 weeks he was in "venus fly trap" mode.. His mouth would just be open waiting for something to land in his mouth so he could snap his jaws closed. I literally cried I was so frustrated with him. What worked for us was finding things he actually liked to redirect him to. He hated kongs and nylabones. He's warmed up to kongs now, but thats because his lunch is frozen into a kong and given to him when we leave him for the day. What he did like was one particular toy that was like a very long stuffingless fox with 2 squeakers in it. Me & my boyfriend each kept one either as a scarf or in our pocket and when he attacked our feet we made a high pitched yelp then redirected with that toy. The only chew toy he liked was a "bully stick". It smelled horrendous, but he would actually lay down and chew on that without chewing on us. So we kept that for when we needed a break or when we were eating dinner.
But the thing that probably helped the most was time. He's 14 weeks old now and finally starting to learn not to bite people. He's still high energy, but a puppy play date now that he has 2 rounds of shots tires him out (and now that he has 2 rounds of shots we finally feel safe taking him for walks). He finally has an attention span to get training started, and that helps. We taught fetch and that helped with puppy energy a lot.
It does get better. Just gotta wait it out. Puppies are awful, thankfully they are damn cute and generally grow out of it.
LambChops are just the right size for doxies. After our dog took to one we bought a bunch of them.
Another great toy is the Doggy Tail. It's powered by batteries and makes little doggy noises.
http://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Plush-Skinneeez-24-Inch-Stuffingless/dp/B0018CIDTE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1459437642&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=dog+toys+with+squeaker
Mine loves stuff like this and no mess
Mine love kong puppy toys. They're rubbery enough to chew on, but they haven't been able to tear a piece off in the 4 months since I bought it. I have the extra small one.
http://www.amazon.com/KONG-Puppy-Kong-Small-Assorted/dp/B0002AR18C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457123857&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=KONG+PUPPY
Hyper pet doggie tail - it's a bouncing, noise making dog toy.
https://www.amazon.ca/Hyper-Pet-49484-Doggie-Tail/dp/B0054C9B1I
Maybe buy some bitter apple spray and spray around the corners and base of the bed to deter her from going on it/near it? It is safe and nontoxic, and although I haven't tried it myself I hear that ferrets really don't like it and avoid it like the plague. It's cheap and on Amazon as well.
I agree with lots of toys, but by nature ferrets just aren't good at staying on one thing for periods of time. That's why you should have lots of different toys, so she can cycle to the next thing. I got my ferrets a small ball pit to play in which they LOVE, but be warned - they like to steal the balls out of it ;)
Do you have a tube for her to run around through? The tube keeps my most rambunctious baby occupied for more than any other toy.
Sounds weird, and I hope it could be done without someone thinking badly of you or something, but mine go for dog toys. Especially that soft limp "faux fox" with the squeaky ball inside it. When it eventually developed a seam rip, I confess that took advantage of the repair operation to conduct a squeakectomy...
Edit to add: This thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Skinneeez-24-Inch-Stuffingless-squeaking/dp/B0018CIDTE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1538067282&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=dog+toy+fox
Right now, our favorite is The Odin. My dogs like that it's rolly and that I stuff it with good smelling things. I like that it doesn't make a bunch of noise banging around our hardwood floors.
My female dog is VERY smart. We used to have the IQ Treat Ball but she pretty quickly figured out that all she had to do was shake it the right way and the treats would fall out. The Odin is trickier and they spend more time on it.
Autumn also used to have things like this one but, again, she figured them out so quickly it was kind of a waste. That one, she can now do in under ten seconds. It's not even a challenge.
So instead of spending money on seek and find toys, I recommend making your own games like that by hiding treats under small solo cups or tennis balls cut in half.
As for training sessions...
Small, focused sessions work best when the dog is learning a new skill. It's easy to get frustrated and overwhelmed when you're learning something new, in a language you don't even speak. But once they have the basics down, you can add more variety and length. You also don't have to, say, do a 30 minute long stretch. You can do two 15s. Or two 10s.
And once they have the basics down, you can turn training into games. Sit-Down-Stand is one of my favorites because it's so useful and it can be done in a smaller space.
Games work great because you're reinforcing the "training" behavior, but you're doing it in a way that feels like fun for both you and your dog. Spending time with your dog should be fun!
I hope this helps. I have a pair of high energy, loudmouth kids of my own and this has made them a lot more managable.
I'm in the same boat you are, just 6 months in. Never had a dog before, always a cat person. Here's what I've learned (so far).
Thanks for the contest! I'm so sorry about your furry friend :( Picture of my Koda Monster
Marshall Pet Products Pop-N-Play... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZN5TN8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Reviews are mixed but this chain toy has been holding up much better than rope toys for us.
Hahaha! Well I'm still working on my 2008 resolutions so you're way ahead of me. My dog (Echo) is doing great - other than pulling on the tether. But OMG - the energy - and so smart! I work from home so several times a day he'll come in my office and just look at me and cry - like "let's play". Mother guilt never goes away, I guess! He's very quiet - have only heard him bark a couple of times. I have a snuffle mat that he enjoys - maybe get him engrossed in that before you walk out the door. He also LOVES those toys that laugh and shake https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Pet-Doggie-Wiggly-Interactive/dp/B0054C9B1I/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3IFABC6GU5T7A&keywords=interactive+dog+toys&qid=1570510557&sprefix=interactive%2Caps%2C367&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMFpTV0ozQldMTFhRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzA0MzY1MVlaWlFRSDVIUEk4UyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDIzNjE3MkhWUEhWNTgzM1VXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== . I live right on the river and near the mountains so he gets quite a lot of exercise - although we're a little more cautious as it is bear season here! I took him to the ocean for the first time last weekend and he absolutely loved that as well. He is learning how to catch (and not eat) a frisbee as well. And yes - I'm exhausted. Cat people have it so easy..... ;)
My pibble can destroy EVERY toy except these:
spunky pup fire hydrant
Kong genius mike
bento ball
Kong extreme ball
Tuffy three way tug
And then, weirdly enough, the small size tuffy stuffys she chooses not to destroy, although she certainly could.
Also filled bones, bully sticks, and Himalayan dental chews she loves.
All that said, nothing is purely indestructible so you have to monitor and occasionally replace any toy.
My dog couldn't care less about her Kong without tasty things in it, but does really like this flavored bone thing. The medium size lasts six months ish. I think she likes it because it's flavored with real bacon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JXJ2S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tFzSAb010CA32
My little guy has jaws of steel, too, but I've had some success with the Tuffy ring series and the goDog plush toys. Supposedly they have this special "chew guard technology" that makes them more resistant. Going on 6 months with both brands toys and all of my purchases are still relatively intact!
I am not being sponsored by them but try this and let me know how it goes:
Extreme Dog Toy
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-41940-Extreme-Large/dp/B0002AR0II/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=kong&qid=1574016961&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-2
Extreme Goodie Bone
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-10015-Extreme-Goodie-Large/dp/B0115C7BL2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2SPCEL3VD1SVQ&keywords=kong+bone&qid=1574016835&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=kong+bo%2Caps%2C204&sr=1-2
this product will help with long howling nights
There's also shock, vibrating, and spray collars but I have no idea if they're appropriate for a dog that young.
brb while I find you one of these
In GBP this would definitely be under a fiver.
I am the champion. And artist Kate Funk puts her cat into costumes and photographs him in front of dioramas. The effect is astoundingly awesome.
Is it this one?
I have a 2 year old yellow lab. We had exactly the same problem. Tried all sorts of things and got down to mouthy biting when he was super excited - playing, someone comes to the door, etc.
What finally worked was we found a plush toy that he really liked, that was fairly durable and every time he got excited, he wasn't allowed to proceed until he put a soft toy in his mouth. We started with - someone comes to the door - he's not allowed to say hello until he has a toy.
Now, doorbell rings, he grabs a toy and runs to the door. Even without the toy the biting has stopped (with age, possibly) but the toy stopped our friends from getting welcome bites as he got through the phase.
The only possilbe downside is that he looks like a goof when he's excited, with a plushie hanging out of his face. It seems to be a bit of a security blanket for him - I've seen him angry bark at a squirrel, look around, grab a periwinkle dinosaur in his face, continue to try and angry bark at the squirrel through the plushie - he will never intimidate an intruder.
These are his favourite brand of plushes. He does get through them eventually, if left to chew (and I have to leave them out so he is in control of grabbing them when excited), but I just accept it as a cost, we're currently on our 5th in 2 years.
Feste's the same way with his toys. He had the gopher version of the piggy, and poor Malvolio died within a week :(
There are a couple toys that we've had for a long time, though.
1.) Kong makes a few good toys for "extreme chewers." They're usually black and smell like rubber, but they've held up. We have a ball and a treat dispensing Kong like this.
2.) Rope toys don't last, but one Invincible Chain from JW has lasted us several months (I even wrote a review on it).
Oh, and here's Feste (when he was a puppy) with Malvolio
Have you tried one of the kong genius toys? those take my dog about an hour, where a regular frozen red kong lasts 20 minutes. We're also working on a lot of tricks and stuff to keep him busy.
Sure thing!
My border collie mix loves this! If he loves tug he should love that
I got it on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008PFB3HG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
It came with squirrels in it but he didn't care about those lol
You really wanna pay $115 to not play fetch with your dog?
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017J8NDY?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
Found this at Tractor Supply and its lasted about 8 months so far starting when our pup was 4 months until today. One of the end knots finally broke loose the other day, but its still holding strong.
Yep, this. I've gotten puzzle toys for Ico and he figures them out in short time lol. Maybe try one of these: https://www.amazon.ca/iFetch-Interactive-Ball-Launcher-Dogs/dp/B00PG3LWDK. I want one so bad haha.
Puzzle toys: Odin, KONG Genius Mike, KONG Genius Leo, are a few simple ones.
Since you live in a condo, sounds like you are going to need to carry your dog down the stairs for now. Nothing else to be done really.
X-pens are great! 30-60 seconds sounds good. Don't want to do longer. Though I prefer removing myself from the puppy for crazy biting.
Training tools:
Dog bed/crate pad:
Toys:
Miscellaneous:
iFetch Interactive Ball Launcher for Dogs – Launches Mini Tennis Balls, Small
https://www.amazon.ca/iFetch-Interactive-Ball-Launcher-Dogs/dp/B00PG3LWDK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?SubscriptionId=AKIAJ7T5BOVUVRD2EFYQ&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thebigaawes06-20&amp;linkId=2db4bc4759831bb7912160697547b376
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/518rdw-yhLL._SL1281_.jpg
Maybe this? I don't know how the machine reloads, but if it only means dropping the ball inside, theoretically he could learn to play with himself.
Hiya!
A Lily by any other name is still a beautiful little puppy
I have 2 pups that I love to death and this would be a perfect gift for them :)
For a 4 month old pup, beware of the teeting and biting. the puppy will gnaw through your furniture so make sure you have something chewy to keep the dog busy :). Lastly, congratulations on your new addition to the family!
We have a 7 month old pup who still gets his 'zoomies' on every night around 8...its gone from 30mins - 1hour of it when he was younger, to just about 15 minutes now...he just bolts around in circles none-stop until he collapses on the couch next to me. We often play tuggy with him using this giant rope, that seems to calm him down faster...
Someone on reddit, posted snuggle pet
They said it really did help their new puppy as well, it has a heart beat, and it can keep warm. It helped calm their puppy! In looking at the reviews it helped a number of people. May not work for really large dogs, they'll chew it to bits in no time. It might be worth a shot, just a suggestion! He's a cutie. :)
Kraken being a fucking sexy gentleman and giving you a come hither look. Kraken may be a model. Kraken is so mighty he is Thor.
And for chewers and tuggers, I suggest this huge ass toy rope. I have one for Kraken and it has lasted him forever. I also have a pet wishlist. :D
So if /u/CiElBie is right, that would explain a lot about your dog's behavior, haha.
Have you tried a front-connecting harness, like the Easywalk, Sense-ible, or Kurgo Journey harnesses? Those have proven extremely helpful in redirecting our dog on walks and teaching him not to tug.
You can also get him some puzzle toys. You put treats in them and they keep your dog occupied. Treats can be peanut butter, yogurt, wet food, and frozen fruit/veggies. These would be my recommendations: Westpaw Tux, Busy Buddy Squirrel, Planet Dog Orbee-tuff Snoop, Kong Wobbler (dry food only), Starmark Everlasting Wheeler, Orbee-tuff Produce, GoofBall.
Mental stimulation is another big thing. If you haven't already, familiarize yourself with the basics of clicker training (Kikopup is a fantastic resource). Then you can teach all kinds of fun tricks, which will engage your dog, encourage bonding, and tire him out mentally, which is very important for dogs with working dog ancestry. Examples of tricks can be paw, beg, roll over, twirl (dance), touch, jump (if his health allows it - no more than 10 minutes of jumping training at a time), weave (dog weaves between your legs), army crawl, bow, and so on. Just 15 to 20 minutes of mental stimulation can really tire out a dog, so I strongly recommend this if your dog is super hyper!
Other interactive toys. Flirt poles are great, and can be good for reinforcing drop it because the dog is rewarded immediately with more playtime. I would also encourage giving all meals either as training treats or in large puzzle toys (I highly recommend Nina Ottosson toys: Tornado, Dog Smart, Twister, Casino, Brick. Make sure to supervise your dog while using these toys, since they won't be as durable as the rubber toys I recommended above). My dog also LOVES this funny squirrel toy; it moves around and makes funny noises-- I think he believes it's a real squirrel! This is the Amazon link, and again for this I'd recommend supervision because I don't know it's that durable.
I might also recommend extending one of your walks to 1.5 to 2 hrs by combining two of the daily walks together into one long walk-- this might exhaust your dog more, as opposed to multiple shorter walks a day. This really depends on your dog, though; give it a try but I can't guarantee it'll work. Do ensure that the long walk takes place at approximately the same time each day, so he knows when his "big playtime" is and learns to relax throughout the rest of the day. For the whining at outside stimuli, perhaps invest in a white noise machine or loud box fan, which will help your dog relax at home.
Best of luck, hope this is helpful!!
I think this is it. Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Automatic-Launcher-Easy-Open-Packaging/dp/B072J4KCVP/
I buy dog toys at places like Marshall’s, TJMaxx, Tuesday Mornings etc.
I get at least 5-7 toys for $25ish depending on what i pick out and often times find Kong, chuck it and other good brands.
Some toys Diesel will destroy within hours, some within a week or and a few lucky ones last a couple months.
They all just go into a toy bin that he’ll dig through on his own.
Grandma and Grandpa and Aunt Sarah (my parents and sister) always have fun buying him more expensive “extra fun” toys for Christmas, Birthday, random holidays etc. We call those the extra fun toys because they’re the ones I’d never buy him knowing that they’ll last 10 minutes. (Although a few have turned out to be amazing quality and have held up.) They know toys don’t last long with him but all our family’s previous dogs were small and not into toys so they have fun picking things out for him.
Also there’s a few that I keep put away unles we’re actively playing with like the big fuzzy chuck it ball. Toss it in the air and Diesel with pop it back to you volleyball style. When we’re done, i take it away or else he’d just shred it.
Also I’ve had good luck with JW Pet Company Invincible Chains LT Triple Dog Toy, Large (Colors Vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DJXFI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UXnDAbR4NNHF2 and with their big holey balls. Diesel will tear them up after a while but he doesn’t eat the pieces, just spits them out so even if he tears it open it sticks around for a while. I think he like how the rubber feels when he chews on it.
Edit: oh and frisbee golf frisbees are great. My friend who was really into the sport and had dozens of old ones gave us some because my pit and his pit loved to chase and play with them. They last for a long time and are like $10 at a sporting goods store.
Do you have another dog who the puppy would be sleeping near in his crate out of your bedroom? Dogs are pack animals and want to be with their people or other dogs.
I would be feeding him all his meals in the crate. You can get some of these puppy kongs and soak some of his kibble to soften it up then stick it inside the kong and freeze it. It'll take him 20-30 minutes to eat his food that way.
If you start with feeding him with the crate door open, then move to feeding him with the door closed, then go in and out of the room while he's eating, then move up to feeding him and leaving the room. You should be able to Google frozen kong and crate games for some more ideas about how this works.
Signing him up for a puppy kindergarten class is a good way to learn about these and other issues that you just haven't started having yet. Most puppies go through a lot of the same problems so teacher should be a good resource and the best thing that you can do for your puppy right now is to get him socialized (just please don't take him to the dog park).
Very welcome. Looking forward to pics, so be sure to post!
Last thing I wanted to mention: this toy has been very helpful: Skinneeez stuffing-less dog toy. She really likes it and seems to enjoy sleeping with it.
This toy is, by far, all of our dogs' favorite chew toy, and we spoil the fuck out of them so they have a lot to choose from: Benebone Bacon Flavored Dental Chew Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JXJ2S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.D43yb1SXWP49
>My hands look like someone tossed me in a thorn bush.
This is a different issue. Biting is how your puppy wants to interact with you, chewing is to help with teething pain.
For the biting, This video is only 3 mins long & will teach you why they bite & how to fix it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT0nteyHI_M
Ok now chewing. Teething is pretty painful, and for a dog there are 2 ways to ease the pain, Cold & pressure. The pressure to the teeth is what reliefs pain & is why puppy's become such frantic chewers.
Think of being massively in pain, opening your medicine cabinet and grabbing one of every pill that might help resolve it. That's what your puppy is doing, except instead of pills its your furniture & belongings.
So to help your puppies pain relief, give him things that are easy to fit inside of his mouth to reach the back teeth, and things that he can really sink his teeth into.
Heres what I've used personally,
Kong rubber toys :
[ Bone ] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Extreme-Goodie-Bone-Dog/dp/B0115C7BL2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491011147&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=kong%2Bbone&amp;th=1)
[ Frisbee ] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Flyer-Dog-Toy-Large/dp/B000BRTADK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491011205&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=frisbee)
[ Kong ] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Extreme-Dog-Toy-Large/dp/B0002AR0II/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491011238&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=kong&amp;th=1)
The above toys are great and long lasting. The nice thing about the kong & kong bone is they can be filled with food and frozen. This gives additional pain relief & more interest in the toy. We use peanut butter.
The frisbee is awesome, its softer then kongs and has a lip that they can use to get behind teeth. Its also great for fetch & tug. I've used one for tug with a full grown lab. It didnt rip at all.
Other toys :
[Rope ball] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nuts-Knots-Ball-Extra-Large/dp/B003TL3YM8/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491011557&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=rope+ball)
[Teddy bear] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Knots-Medium-Large-Colors/dp/B014JZKVCS/ref=pd_lpo_199_bs_lp_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;refRID=1RVKHA4CCB5FY2AGAQJH&amp;th=1)
[Stick thing] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/West-Paw-Design-Zogoflex-Hurley/dp/B004A7X21I/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491011862&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=Zogoflex)
[Busy buddy] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/PetSafe-Busy-Buddy-Ultra-Stratos/dp/B00YHPNS8U/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491012072&amp;sr=1-3-spons&amp;keywords=Busy+Buddy&amp;psc=1)
[fill with water and freeze melon] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosewood-Watermelon-BioSafe-Dog-Toy/dp/B00M1WYUCE/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491012124&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=Watermelon)
[Duck and giraffe rope toys] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/wangstar-Cotton-Clearing-Animal-Giraffe/dp/B01MYZ94VH/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491012244&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=duck+and+giraffe+rope)
We got the above and they can all be frozen apart from the stick & busy buddy. We've also found this selection to give variety in what shes chewing, which is important as dogs quickly get bored of a chew if its not providing enough relief or interest.
Dog Food items :
[Meat filled bone] (http://www.petsathome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/pets/angus-filled-liver-bone)
[Pork roll] (http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/hollings-pork-roll-dog-treat)
[Beef hide] (http://www.petsathome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/pets/hollings-beef-hide-dog-treat-small)
[Pigs ear] (http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/hollings-pig-ear-dog-treat-regular)
The hide rolls ( pork n beef) are my best finds to date. They are hard but soften with chewing, my dog uses them for both chewing on back teeth and pulling apart with front teeth, and they last for days ( 4mo husky chewing is pretty intense so days is high praise ). Meat filled bones are ok-ish, they are a hit n miss depending on the fillings. I'm probably not going to get another one as I think buying a chicken or beef based filling for a kong would be better. They do require super vision. Pig ears are fantastic for the same reason as the rolls, although they only last an hour or two.
Pet safe household food :
Carrots : Great from the fridge, cold and crunchy gives great relief. and they are good for the pooch too. Dont freeze fresh carrots turn to messy mush when they thaw out. I'm talking from experience -.-
Sweet potatoes : peel and give. They have great vitamins for your pooch, are crunchy and tasty from the fridge. Do not use normal potatoes, they are not safe.
Frozen peas : Good pain relief, but be careful as access can cause a laxative effect. Use more as a treat then a chew.
Fresh and frozen broccoli : crunchy and super healthy
Bones : Only do this if you have trained against resource guarding. I give my pooch meat bones to pick, then take the bone away when the meats gone. Cooked bones are dangerous as they splinter, so supervision must be given the entire time. Chicken bones & other small bones are a hell no. For example I gave her a leg of lamb bone recently, she picked it for the meat then i took it away.
Homemade toys :
T-shirt rope :
When my pups front teeth where coming through, she found a lot of her toys too hard to play with. So i made a rope toy out of an old tshirt. I basically cut one side of the tshirt, then cut it into 3 strips. Then I platted it. This is great as its super soft, and strechy.
Heres a video guide to making a more elaborate one then I did :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXbS-XIa-CQ
Frozen rag :
I actually used left over t-shirt for this. Simply soak a piece of cloth or a rag, and freeze it. Makes a great fun chew.
Sock and bottle :
A 500ml empty coke bottle, with the lid on, in a sock, Tied up. The sock stops them ripping up the plastic bottle and hurting themselves, and the bottle is fun for them due to the crunchy noise it makes.
It's important to mention, never give your dog more then 2-3 toys at a time. Or they will learn its ok to chew on everything.
https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Pet-49213EA-K-9-Kannon/dp/B00BQRSBPC
This is Bailey!
I have a Fur Babies wishlist so anything would be great. She really loves balls and animal chew toys.
In the photo, she was being a good girl or just a laid back girl because my son put those silly glasses on her and she kept them on for 20 minutes!
She sleeps with my kids all the time and she loves them so much!
How big is the crate? It needs to be small and cozy for a puppy. It's hard for them to settle down if it's too big. If you can't adjust the size, try putting a box in the back and covering it with a blanket to make the crate feel smaller. You might consider one of these stuffies that has a heating element and a heartbeat. It helps with the adjustment going from sleeping with a litter to sleeping alone. I don't use the heater or heartbeat anymore, but my pup still cuddles with it in his crate at night.
Other than that, try putting her in the crate a bit during the day. Make sure she's tired when you put her in her crate. I would wait until my pup was falling asleep at my feet before I tucked him into his crate. I also gave him a small treat every time he went in the kennel on command. I fed him his meals in there occasionally so he would associate it with good things. You may also want to set your alarm so that you wake up and get her out of the crate before the morning panic starts. If she tends to wake up at 6:30, you start getting up at 6:20 so you can wake her up cheerfully.
Since it's the year of the pig now, I think this would fit perfectly. (The sounds those make are hilarious by the way)
Try one of the goDog toys next time. My bulldog destroys plush toys, but these have lasted for years.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FNZG96/
Ah I didn't know you had birds. I thought you meant the ones outside for some reason.
Try (all can be found on amazon)
Nano Robotic Cat Toy (White/Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWU17KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BpaOyb5AGDYAW
Company of Animals Nina Ottosson Dog Brick Interactive Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KZ4WJE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fpaOybTPCKNTJ
The Natural Pet Company Feather Wand Cat Toy (Includes 3x Feather Refills), these Natural Feathers are Guaranteed to Drive Your Cat Wild https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPGZQNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xtaOyb3AC0YD2
Catit Senses 2.0 Food Tree https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3NI31Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-waOybNRGP826
SmartyKat Crackle Chute Collapsible Cat and Dog Tunnel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B41TOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xyaOybH6FKHBP
Grey Shark Bed for Small Cat Dog Cave Bed Removable Cushion,waterproof Bottom Most Lovely Pet House Gift for Pet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZITYGU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QAaOyb8XZ6HMP
The new cat hasn't been spraying outside the litter box has he? If so, it may be worthwhile to give any problem areas a really good clean up.
This is the full link
There's another case of the same thing happening in one of the reviews.
Sure!
The Buster Cube (I have this) is an awesome puzzle toy (this is the "large" version, be sure to check sizes). This is a little bit more difficult to use, as the hole that spits out the food is pretty small, and as the kibble gets to be lesser and lesser inside of the Cube, it's harder to get it out. It's cube-shaped (obviously), so pushing it around isn't all that easy, and your dog needs to be firm with it in order to get the food out. This isn't a good toy for linoleum, or hardwood - it's really only good on carpet.
The IQ Ball is awesome too! It is adjustable, which is cool, so you can make it easy at first, and more challenging as your pup gets better and better at it. This is probably a better choice for tile, linoleum, hardwood, etc.
The Bob-A-Lot is another good one. It's more challenging than the Kong Wobbler (again, check the size, I believe this one is a "large").
I also have this Busy Buddy toy for my dog. It's really really challenging for her. The rope has to go inside of it, and then the dog has to pull it out in order to get the food out. This one takes a bit of effort on your part, unless you think your pup can figure out how to push the rope in and then pull it out again.
There are also plenty of food dispensing toys like this one that force your dog to move "puzzle" pieces around to get the food underneath them!
Lots of options!
I just got two of these
https://smile.amazon.com/KONG-Puppy-Kong-Small-Assorted/dp/B0002AR18C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496790665&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=puppy+kong
And one of these
https://smile.amazon.com/KONG-StuffN-Treat-8-Ounce-Puppy/dp/B0009YD7P2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496790691&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=puppy+kong+stuffing
Although like I said, sometimes we use small dabs of peanut butter. I got two so that I could switch them out - so he can have one to chew on (empty) during the day and one in the freezer. I've never had a chewer before, so this was my first experience with Kongs, and so far, they're great!
My dog loves these .
They’re meant to go into a stuffed log thing, but he don’t really seem to get how to do that & prefers tossing the chipmunks around.
They’re 3 for $10 and for whatever reason, he doesn’t try to destuff them.
He also loves the pig & giraffe versions.
(My dog is small, but there seem to be positive reviews from big dog owners too)
Last year my sister got my Boston the K-9 Kannon which was a HUGE hit for him. The other Boston is our Newbie, we adopted her about five months ago. This is her absolute favorite toy, so we will get more for her since my mom's doberman ate it... :(
Himalayan Yak chews.
Frozen carrots (may make her poop look weird/orange, so be warned lol).
Rubber kong toys are pretty durable. My puppy isn't super excited by them though. But I bought them because he destroys everything else. I bought these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Traxx-Medium-Large-Black/dp/B007B6VU3W/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Extreme-Goodie-Large-Black/dp/B0115C7BL2/
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Also, this isn't a chew toy, but I've found it to be extremely durable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Scrunch-Knots-Medium-Large/dp/B00EAN1U7A/ It's the one plushy toy my rottweiler hasn't managed to destroy.
It depends on the dog. Our older Heeler is pushing 3. Yesterday for example: woke up, tennis ball in back yard tennis ball in backyard tennis ball in backyard for 30 minutes. Then an hour or so later we went to the dog park which luckily is HUGE. I’ve got a mid-size chuckit. We use that and some awesome “virtually” indestructible rubber balls that I launch across the field for him to sprint after. He’s good for a dozen or so of those chases. Then I switch to a kick-fetch, and he’s good for a few more of those then it’s time to go home. Sometimes we’ll add in a hike or swim in the creek.
My wife takes him out in the backyard for more fetch for 30 mins or so, then maybe again in the early evening. We ran with them last night in the neighborhood for a mile or so, and after 30 mins rest, he could probably go for more fetch.
Our younger heeler, she just turned 1. She’s more interested in sniffing things and eating grass and getting pets. At the dog park, she’ll meet other dogs and chase him for one or two throws/ball kicks, and mostly that’s it. Occasionally my wife and I will separate at the dog park and call them back and forth and that’s really the only exercise she goes for. She did catch a squirrel once though somehow.
So point being, it depends on the dog. We’ve got two blue Heelers, one is an insatiable tennis-ball obsessed run junky, the other is a couch potato who enjoys jumping after the occasional bug. But we do take her running.
Overstimulating sounds right to me. It’s almost like a human, if you run 3 miles every day, you’re going to be a bit stir crazy if you don’t get your 3 mile run in for a day. Your Aussie is dependent on that stimulation everyday because he’s been so active.
Try rotating between focus training and problem solving some nights and exercise other night. Aussie will literally never tire if she’s playing with a dog or chasing a frisbee. She does get drained from activities like hide and seek because its mentally draining. We’ve started to hide a toy and while she’s looking hide another toy, then give her commands like “warm, hot, cold” based on proximity to the toy and when she find Squishy we tell her “Good job, now find Bear” and she goes searching for her bear.
Instead of toys that will just get destroyed, look into toys that promote problem solving.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0798K86LR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536457543&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=Pupper+Pamper&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51HL1EmZOoL&amp;ref=plSrch <— You can make these with 2 liter bottles but this is a good way to switch up dinner time. Don’t let your pup chew through these, he has to solve the puzzle. No brute forcing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0711Y9XTF/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536457614&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=dog%2Bpuzzle%2Btoys&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41uG8OG2guL&amp;ref=plSrch&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1 <— Same sort of thing, just changes it up so it’s a different puzzle.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0038WP1YC/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536457667&amp;sr=8-15&amp;keywords=dog+puzzle+toys <— I have a friend that ditched the food bowl and went with this for feeding. Just don’t let them brute force his way through it, keep your dog focused on the puzzle.
https://www.amazon.com/ZippyPaws-Woodland-Friends-Interactive-Chipmunks/dp/B008PFB3HG <— Toys like this are great for “Find the toy, then go put it in a bucket” then when the bucket is full, give a sign and you set the toy back up for him.
There are similar items that don't cost nearly as much. Our trainer has one that shoots the balls so high he's put a board on the ceiling in his training center to aim the thing at so they bounce off in all sorts of crazy directions.
I have a K9 Kannon ball launcher, that's exactly what it sounds like. It fits standard tennis balls, and our dogs LOVE it. It has various strength settings, so you can use it inside or out. On the highest setting, it can shoot all the way across our local dog park. 3/10 is safe to shoot across the house without breaking the house.
Is your cage set up so the bedding would be on the floor, or are there bars with a pull out tray underneath? Sugar gliders have nice little feet for grabbing so the bar floor is nice and I use Carefresh Natural Pet Bedding in the tray.
The only other feature that is a "must have" is a sleep area. Sleep pouches are the most popular, but I use what was originally a frozen strawberry container, cut a hole for them to get in and out (make sure the edges are dull and won't cut them if you do this), cozied it up with nesting material, and hung it from the cage ceiling so it can sway a bit like they like. One of my gliders had a habit of getting caught in various sleep pouches no matter the material or how diligent I was with trimming their nails so I switched for her safety.
I also have a hanging ferret tunnel and this small animal house and those are their two favorite hangouts. I've also heard of sugar gliders having a lot of fun with ball pits so I plan on trying one of those out soon.
My Dog Zeus. He is a big old goon, and i love him to death.
He loves bones, and he loves tug of war. The only problem is he destroys most toys in an instant so he is limited to bones and rope haha
I did consider this actually. Funny story at a war last year someone had all of his primary fail on him during the day and he was down to a single K9 Kannon. He was lobbing rubber balls with it and we're surprised at the range of it. I don't think he hit anyone though.
I doubt a K9 can lob a missile very far but the idea of a springer on that scale is not without merit.
This looks pretty neat! Interactive "mind" game for dogs!
and like many others have said, Kongs are great and so durable!
edit: this one is great for small dogs! I have a tiny dog at home who loves hers!
I have no clue about puppies! - but maybe a few dragons would help?
That’s great! I’m so glad you’re hanging in there and seeing better results :) keep it up! We had to play with our puppy’s toys too before he got the hint. One of the first ones he got really into was this plush log with plush squirrels inside he had to dig out, maybe you can try it!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PFB3HG/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PQ5UH0C?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf. Wobble ball definitely won't be chewed through.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017J8NDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cCySAbPTN8V75. Extra large rope that took my rottie a very long time to chew through, plus it made smaller ropes for her to play with. I'm not 100% sure this is the same rope as I bought it at Jungle Jim's, but it looks the same.
If you call Barkbox and request toys for extreme chewers, they will send sturdy (but not indestructible) toys. It's a great price for what you get.
I wish I had 1,000 caramel MnMs. Those things are so freaking good. Idk why I waited so long to try them but I’m obsessed.
Congrats on your karma! I’m linking these tough tennis balls for my pupper-do since she loves to tear her toys up and these are tough ones! No need for 1000 tho.
We have an 8 month old hound/staffy mix and she is a power chewer. We got her a [benebone](https://www.amazon.com/Benebone-Bacon-Flavored-Dental-Chew/dp/B014JXJ2S4/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1482158285&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=benebone0 and [bully sticks] (https://www.amazon.com/Odor-Free-12-inch-Bully-Sticks-Best/dp/B01FI57ZG8/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1482158309&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=monster+bully+sticks) for her to chew on and they both work. I have also gotten a couple of toys from her bark box (I have her listed as a power chewer) that she seems to enjoy and she hasn't destroyed yet.
My dog quickly destroyed the West Paw Zogoflex Hurley Bone and the Tux. He also quickly destroyed an XL black "classic" Kong and a black Kong bone. I got him a new XXL black Kong and he's only interested in licking peanut butter out of it, I think it's too big for him to really chew on (which was my intent.) We haven't tried Goughnuts, but we might in the future.
The West Paw and Kong Extreme toys just aren't as indestructible as I thought they'd be. I haven't tried it, but the black Kong ball might be good - I find that spheres are good because they're hard to hold when slippery with slobber and this keeps dogs from being able to surgically attack a weak spot / seam / hole.
Things that he hasn't destroyed are these:
Also, Nylabones (the really big Galileo is good) and jumbo Benebones, although they can get sharp nubs which can cut gums, so I got a heavy duty metal file typically used for metal and it works really well to file down the sharp prickly places.
Have you done any training classes with him? Along with tiring the dog out physically, tiring the dog out mentally has really helped me and my dog. He gets quite excited when he gets to perform his tricks. Learning new ones really tires him out, and he's very interested. Getting that communication with him really helped with other training too- he is much more likely to listen to me. It sounds like him having too much energy and perhaps not listening is the root of the problem here.
When my dog was learning to walk on a leash, I would take him out when very few people would be around - early morning, late night and when people are at work/school. That way, we could really focus on walking before slowly introducing other distractions like people, cars and other dogs. Bring his breakfast in a treat pouch, and use it to keep him in check. When he pulls, stop walking and use the treats/food to lead him back to you. It helps to be generous with the treats - that's why taking his normal meal is good, as he won't be gaining weight from extra food. Try not to use the leash to control him- the only time you should be doing that is if he's in danger. My dog is still a bit wary of certain groups people (he really doesn't like old men)- if he's scared, I stop walking. If he has a good interaction with another person or dog, he gets treats and praise. Are there any walking trails or paths in your area? Sometimes those are a little quieter than a sidewalk. Regardless, it's going to take some time for him to learn. You've got to be patient, and consistent. Try not to avoid taking him out- the only way he will learn how to walk on a leash is to physically do it a lot.
When I just needed to tire my dog out, I brought him to a fenced in dog park and played fetch. Again, I brought him when few people will be around. Doing that when he was still learning meant we could focus on training while still being safe. The trouble with dog parks is that you don't know what kind of other dogs will be there. That's why I took him when few people were around. Fetch is a good game to teach dogs - you can tire them out without other dogs or too much walking (good for dogs with endless energy). If you have a fenced in back yard or a long hallway free of breakables, you can play it there too.
Are you using a harness or collar? The trainer I saw when my dog was a puppy said not to use a harness if your dog has a problem with pulling- his theory was that the harness enables the dog to pull, instead of bothering the dog like a pulled (normal, NOT pronged) collar would. Another question - are you using an extendable leash or a normal one? Extendable leashes were also something my trainer had us avoid. Again, it enables the pulling.
My dog chews. The only things that have helped with that is tiring him out and providing lots of safe toys for him to chew. These "indestructible" chains by JW were a lifesaver when he was teething, and he still gnaws on them today. I also get elk antlers for him - they're his favourite. Just make sure you get one that is appropriately sized and isn't overly processed. I would avoid rawhides - they made my dog very sick (they can expand in the stomach). Another thing that helped was getting food toys and putting his meals in them instead of a bowl. Just make sure you take the toy away when he's done so he doesn't chew it to pieces.
You can just use any old shirt.
http://stories.barkpost.com/how-to-make-a-t-shirt-dog-toy/
Though long tug ropes aren't super expensive either.
I got my power chewer the 72in one, she LOVES it. It's a bit long for tug of war, but is great for fetch as drags on the ground a creates a bit more effort for her to bring back. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017J8NDY
I also got her this much smaller $4 one as an indoor chew after realized how much damage she can do whipping the 6ft one around like she is trying to kill a snake. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVQZMC
Also, it's not a rope, but one of these has made it 4 months so far, and she chews it almost every day. https://www.amazon.com/Benebone-Bacon-Flavored-Dental-Chew/dp/B014JXJ2S4
My puppy has various toys, but his little heart belongs to his purple grunting pig. He has so much joy running and hopping around with it, and it makes the weirdest pig noises.
If you crate her until she relaxes and then open the door how does she react? My puppy didn't start settling down until she was over a year. She just had non stop energy. One of my boys is a 8 year old Pointer. We just took a 7 hour car ride and he stood the entire way. He just has a lot of energy, but he can entertain himself now playing with his brother or working on a toy.
I would look for a quality doggie daycare so she has days where she's getting 10 hours of play. If that is not possible I'd give her an activity. Even my crazy boy will settle down to work on a Kong. Here is a link.
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Extreme-Dog-Large-Black/dp/B0002AR0II
I fill it with their meal, peanut butter, cheese, chicken, what ever I have, and then freeze it. A well packed, frozen bone might take them an hour or two to clean out. By that time they're exhausted and nap. If you feed kibble soften it in water so it doesn't just roll out of the Kong. Before putting anything in the Kong she hasn't had before giver her some smaller amounts so she's used to it. Depending on what you fill it with you might want to put a big towel under her to protect your floors. And remember to count the calories against her daily total.
A friend of mine took a class on massage and calming techniques that she uses with her hyper pit mix. When he gets worked up she will start giving him a massage and he'll lay right down because it feels good.
Look for puzzle games. A friend uses this one with her dog. I've never tried so I can't give it a review. Tiring a dog out mentally is just as good as tiring them out physically. I used to hide a pheasant wing in the house so my dog would catch it's scent and find it. She got too good at the game. We moved onto Nose Work which all three of my dogs LOVE!. Best game ever.
https://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Ottosson-Brick-Interactive/dp/B001KZ4WJE
She'll get there, remember she's still a puppy. We'd all be rich if we could bottle that energy.
Kyjen makes great dog puzzles. Moon Rover Rescue is a good one, Egg Babies, the Paw Toy, just type Kyjen into Amazon or eBay and you can find some.
Murphy is mad for balls. The chuckit brand ones last longer than any others and I think he'd love to try these whistling ones for his walks. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00280MUXU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.uzOCb32ATQY9
Also this is Murphy sticking his tongue out in the car, not so patiently waiting to go on a walk.
http://imgur.com/gallery/Spw2PhD
All toys, but particularly cardboard or crinkly plastic bottles. They make little plush socks that velcro over a standard water bottle and that thing was a huge hit. Didn't last long though. : / And if it has stuffing there will be stuffing EVERYWHERE. Both of my corgis like to gut things. My best investment though were these
http://www.amazon.com/Multipets-9-Inch-Globlet-Assorted-Colors/dp/B002Z5I2AI/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1373585576&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=dog+pig+toy
For my amusement and his. Nothing like a corgi grunting along with the toy.
Our dogs (one GSD and one GSD/Belgian malinois mix) LOVE the Chuck-It balls and they hold up really well. You can get them for pretty good prices on Amazon, too. My dogs think that the whistler ball is the best because it makes noise when you throw it! : )
The classic kong toy. sorry if it doesn't count because it's designed to put treats in, but even without that it's a great item for any dog. Please post puppy pictures when you can!
We got this puzzler for our pup to undo when he needs a bit more to work on. It's a fast one for him, but that manufacturer has lots of different options of difficulty.
I agree on balls and frisbees. I'm a huge fan of the brand ChuckIt. Especially the balls like these. They seem to hold up very well. They have a lot of give like a tennis ball which my dog loves. But they're pretty much solid rubber so they're not going to crack and break like tennis balls. But still have a lot of bounce and are relatively soft. I like the same brand for frisbees too. They're soft (but still have actual structure to them so they fly) so I don't have to worry about wear and tear on my dog's teeth. And they float so they're good for the beach/lake/river/pool. The frisbees aren't as tough as the balls and a determined dog can wreck one pretty quickly. Like within a few hours. But they hold up very well to normal frisbee use. And you're better off getting them online than at Petsmart. They're usually around $18 there and under $10 online.
Jolly Balls are fun too. The ones with the handles seem to lose the handle pretty quick. And the ones with the rope will have the rope pulled out. But the ones with the rope don't have a gaping hole in one side once the rope comes out and the ball itself doesn't fall apart unless a dog is actively trying to wreck it. I have one that I bought 6 months ago that's still in good shape.
I don't give my pups tennis balls because the fur gets sand on it and then becomes like sand paper on their teeth. We've only found one ball that was acceptable and stands up to the abuse. These ones. IDK if I'd give these to a GSD or a Pit as they might split, but my pups have been using these as chewing gum for 1+ years and they show absolutely no sign of wear.
I actually just wrote a post on my new shiba facebook page on my top 5 shiba toys that offer great exercise and stimulation.
Two things that saved me my first few months:
She's still obsessed with the second. It is so great for getting her attention focused on something (but is loud, just to warn you). Anytime she's ancy and I can't play with her, I let her play with the tail. If you keep it away from them and give it to them at certain points, it'll hold their attention better.
Good luck!