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Big Mouth Toys Toilet Mug $10.80 Never a cruddy morning with the Toilet Mug! Now dogs aren’t the only ones that can drink from a toilet! This ceramic Mug offers a laugh and up to 12 ozs. of java. Actually comfortable to hold, approx. 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 5 1/2″h. Weighs 18 ozs. Note: hand wash only, not dishwasher safe (just, like a real toilet!) Get it now! Toilet Mug… |
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Skip Hop Zoo Lunchie Insulated Lunch Bag With friendly faces and matching zipper-pulls, Zoo Lunchies make lunchtime fun time! Sized just right for little kids, or a mom and baby on-the-go, these soft bags have a roomy main compartment that holds sandwiches, snacks, drinks and more. An insulated, wipe-clean interior keeps food and drinks cold, plus an inside mesh pocket holds lunch money, an ice pack or utensils. ZOO LUNCHIES coordinate … |
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Assorted Cork Stoppers (12) $2.65 Made from 100% re-cycled cork, project cork is easy to cut and shape (thin sizes can be die-cut). Project Cork is the perfect building material for all types of Craft, Hobby, Art, and School projects. It accepts acrylic paint and water-based glue.Available in circles, squares, roll, stoppers, and sheets. Assorted pack of stoppers contains 2 each #10, 4 each #6, and 6 each #2…. |
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Jack’s Big Music Show: Let’s Rock $3.52 Includes the episodes “Groundhog Day,” “Jack & the Beanstalk,” “How Mel Got His Groove Back,” and “Little Bad Wolf.” 95 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo…. |
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Elton John – Greatest Hits $5.23 Elton John has always fancied himself a big-theme album artist, but because even his finest albums are spotty, his best moments, with few exceptions, have been singles. Greatest Hits collects nine of them from ’70 to ’74, plus one of those exceptions, the stirring faux-gospel “Border Song.” If you overlook the weightless “Crocodile Rock” and the contrived “Your Song,” this album shows why John is … |
Indestructible Dog Toys – Fact or Fiction? by
Several years ago, we owned a Dalmatian that went through normal dog toys faster than rain water through a down spout. We would buy him toys and buy him toys but they never seemed to last much more than a month. In some cases they would be gone in a week.
This got me into what’s called indestructible dog toys – or Tough Dog toys – capable of keeping your pooch happy and gnawing away for months.
What I eventually discovered is that, to be honest, no dog toy is completely indestructible except maybe one made out of cast iron – assuming your dog would be happy with a cast iron chew toy. The fact is aggressive chewers like our Dalmatian will eventually chew up even the toughest of toys.
However, “indestructible” dog toys are better than standard dog toys simply because they end up costing you less because they last so much longer.
Here are the costs of three typical tough dog toys:
Stone Bone Durable Dog Toy — $12.95
Hurley Indestructible Dog Toy — $8.99
Kong Original Red Tuffy — $8.99 for the large size
While that may seem a bit on the high side vs. toys that can cost $2.00 or less, these chew toys are really a bargain when you consider how long one will last versus cheap plush toys.
What to look for in a tough dog toy
Round dog toys are better than flat ones because it’s just more difficult for a dog to destroy a round one than a flat one. Second, look for a toy made out of polyethylene as this tends to be stronger and harder to destroy – even by strong dogs such as our Dalmatian or a German Shepard. Also, make sure it won’t splinter or fall apart and cut the dog’s mouth or get swallowed and cause a gastric obstruction
Third, consider what your dog thinks is fun. Does it like to play tug-a-war or does it like to fetch things? If so, look for a toy that’s chewable but also easy to throw. If your dog likes the water, get a toy that will float. On the other hand, if your dog likes to just lay around and chew, then the toy’s durability should be your number one priority.
Also, the toy shouldn’t be so small your dog could swallow it but not so big he or she can’t handle it. You might also ask yourself how easy it would be to clean or wash.
If your dog is big into chewing, like our Dalmatian, you should consider a rubber toy like the Kong or the Nylabone or the Hurley Indestructible Dog Toy. While these toys are not truly indestructible, they will keep your dog chewing happily for many months.
What not to give your aggressive chewer
If your dog is a heavy chewer, you should stay away from stuffed dog toys or rope toys. These will eventually come apart and your dog could end up swallowing loose bits of rope, stuffing or even plastic eyes. And believe me, some dogs will swallow just about anything. Our Dalmatian once swallowed one of my wife’s knee-high stockings and it plugged him up like a cork in a bottle. It cost us more than $500 to get him “unstuck.”
Finally, be sure to check the dog toys from time to time for signs of wear. If the toy is looking frayed or seems ready to fall apart, just throw it away. You might also remember to rotate the dog toys from time to time to keep your dog interested.
Douglas Hanna lives in a suburb of Denver. He and his wife have owned a number of dogs over the years. Hanna is the publisher of the popular website,http://www.doghouseplans360.com
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Indestructible-Dog-Toys—Fact-or-Fiction-/247473
