Dog Toy Suggestions Needed

castofamilycreations · 12-15-2012, 02:56 PM

Can anyone recommend a durable, inexpensive, and safe dog toy? I'm tired of spending 15-20 bucks on toys that my bassets destroy in seconds. =)

Thanks!

dreamons · 12-15-2012, 03:25 PM

There are lots of different Kong toys that are great.

TheBeamz · 12-15-2012, 03:52 PM

Socks....

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TheBeamz · 12-15-2012, 03:55 PM

Just being realistic here, my bassets play tug for hours with underwear, but only one will condescend to play with dog toys :-/

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3kbasset · 12-15-2012, 05:24 PM

agree with dreamons...the heavier kong toys. some of the lighter weight kongs ours will rip right through. the really heavy ones last.

know what you mean.....they tear the others apart in no time. I do make them home made toys from socks rolled with bits of treat in them. cheap and keeps them busy a while.

good luck

dreamons · 12-15-2012, 05:30 PM

Another thing ours like is we take the disposable water bottles and put one in an old sock tying off the end. They make toys you can buy that do the same thing but much cheaper this way.

Barney'spal · 12-15-2012, 06:35 PM

I know what I do is wrong but....I go to the thrift store and buy old leather shoes for 75 cents....am sure this teaches them that all shoes are toys, but they had that opinion before I started doing this. I keep an eye on them to make sure that they are spitting out the pieces, which so far, they do. These are what they pull out of their toys to play with and they last an incredibly long time. Also pick up for 25 cents, stuffed toys...have to cut out the eyes if they are plastic, etc. If they can't destroy it, they won't play with it

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Jnfr · 12-15-2012, 06:56 PM

I think Kong's are pretty indestructible and with the right filler will occupy them for a good while (I use peanut butter and pumpkin pie mix), however, Ellie really likes the soft latex squeaky toys (which she unsqueaks in 30 minutes or less!) Rawhide's are also a favorite. I don't get them the one's coated with beef juice... it stains everything, and I get them "big ones" and take them away when they get small and could present a choking issue. Ellie will chew them to bits, Jake, mostly "tries" to hide them, but stashing them in an open corner isn't very effective (poor soul, he works at it so hard!)

CatherineM · 12-15-2012, 08:18 PM

I buy stuff at the thrift store so he can destroy to his hearts content.

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cjconner · 12-15-2012, 10:45 PM

Coming out of lurking and finally having time to sit before the busy holiday

Dogs Go Nuts - Goughnuts

These were recommended to me from a friend with a 13-month-old Cane Corso. They have a lifetime guarantee.

Quote:

Goughnuts is so confident in the durability and longevity of their toys that they offer an unconditional replacement guarantee for the life of the toy. This includes repeat offenders! We want your dog to always have a completely safe toy.

If the red safety indicator is ever exposed on the toy, just send the toy back to the manufacturer along with a check for $4.85 to cover Priority Mail Shipping back to you. It's as simple as that!

Lily is receiving a black stick for Christmas.

12-15-2012, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
castofamilycreations Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 7	Dog Toy Suggestions Needed Can anyone recommend a durable, inexpensive, and safe dog toy? I'm tired of spending 15-20 bucks on toys that my bassets destroy in seconds. =) Thanks!

12-15-2012, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
dreamons Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Laughlin, NV Posts: 761	There are lots of different Kong toys that are great. __________________ Maggie Mae- Basset Daisy Wiggles- Basset Yogi Titus- Puggle (He thinks he's a Basset) Carly Ann - Toy Poodle Copper -(Speed-bump) Basset Foster

12-15-2012, 05:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
dreamons Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Laughlin, NV Posts: 761	Another thing ours like is we take the disposable water bottles and put one in an old sock tying off the end. They make toys you can buy that do the same thing but much cheaper this way. __________________ Maggie Mae- Basset Daisy Wiggles- Basset Yogi Titus- Puggle (He thinks he's a Basset) Carly Ann - Toy Poodle Copper -(Speed-bump) Basset Foster

12-15-2012, 06:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Barney'spal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: northern michigan Posts: 1,149	I know what I do is wrong but....I go to the thrift store and buy old leather shoes for 75 cents....am sure this teaches them that all shoes are toys, but they had that opinion before I started doing this. I keep an eye on them to make sure that they are spitting out the pieces, which so far, they do. These are what they pull out of their toys to play with and they last an incredibly long time. Also pick up for 25 cents, stuffed toys...have to cut out the eyes if they are plastic, etc. If they can't destroy it, they won't play with it... __________________ Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend.

12-15-2012, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jnfr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 1,786	I think Kong's are pretty indestructible and with the right filler will occupy them for a good while (I use peanut butter and pumpkin pie mix), however, Ellie really likes the soft latex squeaky toys (which she unsqueaks in 30 minutes or less!) Rawhide's are also a favorite. I don't get them the one's coated with beef juice... it stains everything, and I get them "big ones" and take them away when they get small and could present a choking issue. Ellie will chew them to bits, Jake, mostly "tries" to hide them, but stashing them in an open corner isn't very effective (poor soul, he works at it so hard!) __________________ Jnfr Sophie (ATB (1996-2010) Abby (ATB 2010 - 2012) Jake (2001 - ) Ellie (2012 - )

12-15-2012, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheBeamz Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 40	Socks.... Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

12-15-2012, 03:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheBeamz Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 40	Just being realistic here, my bassets play tug for hours with underwear, but only one will condescend to play with dog toys :-/ Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

12-15-2012, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
3kbasset Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 759	agree with dreamons...the heavier kong toys. some of the lighter weight kongs ours will rip right through. the really heavy ones last. know what you mean.....they tear the others apart in no time. I do make them home made toys from socks rolled with bits of treat in them. cheap and keeps them busy a while. good luck

12-15-2012, 08:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
CatherineM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 1,195	I buy stuff at the thrift store so he can destroy to his hearts content. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

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