STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

beachgirl · Kenneth Cole

Dog Owners

Hermes

what about a squeaky rubber one? the latex ones last longer than other plastics.

Drew · Gucci

Mine does that too. I think part of the fun in it is "killing" the animal by tearing out the stuffing. I love watching my dog do that.

My bro told me about these new dog toys he found on the internet at Petsmart.com. They are made of some kind of combat material and are guaranteed to last. Like I said I like the unstuffing of the toys so I never looked into it, but let me see if I can find them on the site...

I couldn't find them on that site, but this is what he had...

http://www.tuffiespettoys.com/

Hermes

view detailed image Squeeze Meeze Latex Dog Toys
$5.99
Product Information: Whimisical latex dog toys contain a squeaker that when squeezed expands sections of each toy like party favor blowouts.

Squeeze the elephant and its trunk and tail expand.
Squeeze the dragon and its tongue and tail expand.
Squeeze the octopus and its eight legs expand.

Remember to always supervise pets when they play with toys.

view detailed image JW® Dino CuzTM Dog Toys
from $5.99
Product Information: This tough and colorful rubber dog toy can be thrown like a ball for a game of fetch. Pliable, resilient natural rubber satisfies dog's craving to chew. Contains a squeaker for added fun.

Available in assorted colors, please let us pick a color for you.

Remember to always supervise pets when they play with toys.

-- Edited by detroit at 12:55, 2006-04-20

txgal · BCBG

My dog is the same way. She has a couple of these and so far they've held up pretty well.

Petsmart $9.99 They are called Fat Cat Dog Toys.

Collette · Chanel

I have the same problem I spend so much money on dog toys and he destroys them with in hours. I try to find flat ones without a lot of stuffing in them. I hate the rubber ones because they just smell so bad and besides he loves the soft ones better. To occupy him I usually freeze a Kong with doggie peanut butter and a cookie inside. It takes him a ton of time to get through it and it's totally stimulating for him.

blink · Coach

Collette wrote:

I have the same problem I spend so much money on dog toys and he destroys them with in hours. I try to find flat ones without a lot of stuffing in them. I hate the rubber ones because they just smell so bad and besides he loves the soft ones better. To occupy him I usually freeze a Kong with doggie peanut butter and a cookie inside. It takes him a ton of time to get through it and it's totally stimulating for him.

I also used the Kong, it's very durable....though it doesn't squeak or pull apart, so my dogs don't treat it the same as toys meant to be "killed." It could actually be a good thing that your dog destroys toys though, if there is torn cloth being pulled between the teeth, it's good for their dental health and means that your vet won't have to bug you about brushing dog teeth (yuck). Rope toys and rawhides are expecially good for doggie teeth and gums.

Tati · Chanel

my dog is the same way. i actually went to the 99 cent store and bought her a squeaky plastic thingy and it holds up so well. she loves it and its not too lound enough to drive my husband crazy....

Marg · Kenneth Cole

Our dog is the same way, but she only likes the stuffed 'babies'. She kills them quickly and delights in dragging the stuffing (wet & slobbery) around. Yuk... Then she drags the limp baby around & chews on it.

It's a vicious cycle. We've tried the rubbery toys but no luck. I'd be interested if you find a more durable replacement!

-- Edited by Marg at 21:12, 2006-04-20

Kelly · Hermes

is the problem that you're spending so much money replacing them, or is it the stuffing you have to clean up?

my dog loves to kill stuffed animals, I started just going to goodwill or the salvation army and stocking up on stuffed animals. They're like .25 or .50, and she goes to town on them.