[nagdu] Toy Suggestions

Wed Apr 3 16:20:04 UTC 2013

Monty has chewed bits off of some of these toys, but they are sturdy enough 
that they keep on going, minus the bits.

The Cuz toy is basically a ball with feet.  Monty chewed off most of one 
foot the first day.  It is now a foot ball!  It's remained in that state for 
the past couple of years with no additional damage.

The Ruffians are a bowling pin shape.  They are softer than the Cuz, but 
just as sturdy.  Both the Cuz and Ruffians squeak, but the Ruffians squeak 
more easily.

The Monster Mouth is like a clam shape with a narrow opening or mouth, where 
a clam shell would open.  It is meant to be stuffed with kibble, treats or 
any combination of goodies.  It is a very sturdy rubber and makes no noise 
at all.

The Sphericon is a football shaped thing with a lot of holes.  It feels like 
a soft silicone material, but I have no idea what it's made of.  When I 
first got it, I didn't think it would last the day.  It seems very flimsy, 
but we've had it around for several years.  It has one small tear, but it 
doesn't affect the safety or playability of the toy.

You probably know about the Kong classic so I'll skip that one.

any of these can be played with inside or outside.  For indoor play I'd 
suggest the Sphericon or Ruffian for throwing games.  The Monster Mouth is 
best as a puzzle toy for the dog to work at independently.  Cuz could be 
played with inside, but I'd suggest using caution.  It's a heavier toy that 
could do damage to your TV, windows or collectables if there was a bad throw 
or it accidentally bounced the wrong way.

They are all washable and could definitely be played with outside.

HTH
Julie

-----Original Message----- 
From: d m gina
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 10:55 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Toy Suggestions

Can you play with these toys outside, or are they mostly in indoor toy?
He is a strong chewer.
Even can chew the handle of a jolly ball in half just to try to chew it
some more.
I didn't want him to have peaces that could cause problems.
I will keep this message, and see if we can order them.
I would love to see what I am ordering first, where this just isn't 
possible.
Original message:
> Monty has curbed his insane chewing down to what could be called normal. I
> have a lot more toy choices now, but when he was younger...well, we went
> through a lot of toys in short order.

> Toys that have held up really well are JW Pet Cuz, JW Pet Ruffians,  Jolly
> Pet Monster Mouth,  JW Pet Sphericon and Kong Classic.

> Toys that have held up pretty well but have needed to be replaced after a
> few months are the Invincible Chain, Buddha 3 knot rope, Jacks Plubber
> Beaver, and the Kong Air Kong football.

> I've had a lot of dog toys over the years.  Some of these toys are still
> around, but more because they don't get played with than because they are
> sturdy.

> HTH
> Julie

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kody Keplinger
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:33 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] Toy Suggestions

> Hello all!

> So one week ago today I began training with my first guide dog, a sweet
> Fidelco GSD named Corey (affectionately called Lady Cordelia a lot of the
> time because she can be a little high maintenance).  She's an absolute
> doll. Pretty perfect for me, really.

> We went to PetCo today to get her some toys. I live in an apartment, so
> hard toys like bones are out for home (I have one I can give her if we're
> somewhere else, but not on the hardwood floor).  I picked up 3 things
> today, including a rope toy that, within half an hour, she'd already 
> broken
> part of.  She's got those big teeth!

> But it made me wonder - what are some of YOUR dog's favorite toys? And do
> you have suggestions for things I might get for Corey that won't make much
> noise if dropped but that are fairly durable? I know the Tuff toys are
> pretty good. Any other suggestions?

> Thanks!

> Kody and Corey
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