Chew proof dog toys

sidescrollin · 04-08-2009, 10:05 PM

ick spray paint?? I wouldnt buy that but its just me.
For me Kongs have been the best. Everything else just goes to fast.
We have 3 danes and one really loves these, the other two like Pig bones from the butcher and rope better.
The White/blue kong is the softer one, next the Red, and then the black being the tougher one.Also, try going to a butcher and asking for some bones, They are really cheap and REAL bones last a long time, not that cheap rawhide crap. They love trying to get the marow out of the center of them.
I have had a large number of sizes and black ones or red ones. After alot of time and kong I have found a mediumish size red one is what she likes best. The black ones last quite a long time but you have to allow it too go away some or they wont be interested! for example the larger one she did chew up but didnt use it as much because it didnt fit into her mouth as comfortably. The black one wasnt as squishy and so she liked it a bit less.
Experiment with different things until you find whats right. Also this color scheme sometimes applies to other toys but beware of thing that are TOO hard because they fall apart. I got a Black tube from walmart and it lasted about a day. The correct size red kong for her last about a month or so depending on other toys we have (2x4s,ropes,sticks, Coconuts).
That jsut reminded me, living in the florida keys we have the luxury of practically free toys. The all love chewing up coconuts.(though it sometimes frightens friends who see that they can fit their mouths on something as large as a human head lol).
Good luck on your search for the perfect toy for cinnamon.

Kawgirl · 04-08-2009, 10:19 PM

I would love to find a softer type item for my small dogs that they can't destroy right away. I say softer since I once read a caution about dogs injuring their teeth on the harder type of man made bones.

I wish that they made that Goughnut thing in a straight stick type form. I once saw a dog get its mouth/lower jaw caught in a donut shaped toy so that would worry me a bit.

sidescrollin · 04-08-2009, 10:28 PM

What do you mean by "man-made bones"
Do you mean rawhide? because depending on your dogs interest rawhide becomes Very soft after getting wet from a dogs mouth.
Have you tried one of the really small Blue/white pink/white (the colors are swirled) Kongs?? They are fairly soft and they should make them small enough for a small dog since thats what the soft ones are for.
If a dog breaks a tooth it just grows a new one and usually if they have tooth pains they will stop chewing themself. My "chewer" loses teeth quite frequently, but you should still keep an eye out so you can help stop the bleeding if there is any.
what kind of toys DONT last with your dogs? Do they chew up stuffed toys and cheaper plastic ones to easily?

Kawgirl · 04-08-2009, 10:45 PM

No, they named a brand of bone, but I didn't want to mention the brand since I no longer have the link to my source. Think hard plastic style of bone shaped product.

The toys they she chews up are the wubbas, every stuffed toy I have ever purchased at any price, the unstuffed toys that look like an animal, (she just shreds the fur off of it), rope toys (get "de-stringed" in about 15 mins) and tennis balls are out due to her shredding the fibers.

I let her chew and shred cloth stuff and she has a lot of fun with it and also she gets a lot of time with the tendon sticks.

Come to think of it, I did buy her a rubber type of donut thing ( not a doughnut brand) and she had no real interest in it. I guess maybe she only wants toys that she can destroy.

I was thinking of next trying the kong that you fill with food. Maybe the smell will keep her interested.

Am I totally confused here...I was not aware that if a dog lost a tooth it grew another one. It was always my understanding that dogs have puppy and adult teeth and that was it. Not other replacements!??

( Sorry for the hijack.)

sidescrollin · 04-08-2009, 10:49 PM

yeah thats the only thing I was worried about, some dogs arent interested in stuff that takes time to get apart or something that doesnt smell good. I don't shop in the smaller dog section so im sorry I cant really think of anything for yours at the moment. Im sure youll find something though.

I_love_my_poopers · 04-09-2009, 02:04 PM

I got a black ghoughnut, she did get it stuck in her mouth only for a second or so, that would be kewl if they made it a stick instead of round. She loves it though.

GoughNuts · 04-12-2009, 10:36 AM

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I ordered a black goughnut for my lab, we'll see how long it lasts.

How is your GoughNut holding up? Please stay in touch!

GeorgeGlass · 04-12-2009, 10:50 AM

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How is your GoughNut holding up? Please stay in touch!

I've had my goughnut for months now. I love it. I've pointed a number of people to your site.

GoughNuts · 04-12-2009, 11:00 AM

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I've had my goughnut for months now. I love it. I've pointed a number of people to your site.

Thanks so much for your support. The key for us is safety. The second any dog exposes the red on a GoughNut it should be returned for a replacement. It does and will happen. Each GoughNut has the patent pending visual indicator. Our lifetime guarantee is our way to participate in your dogs safety.

Thanks again for your support. We are introducing our GoughNuts Stick later this year. I can't wait to tell everybody all about the features. Please stay in touch and thank you for your support.

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I_love_my_poopers · 04-15-2009, 02:01 PM

Its holding up great. A couple slight teeth marks in it but she hasnt chewed any of it up yet. Any plans to make a stick goughnut?

Kawgirl · 04-16-2009, 07:45 PM

I just found a wonderful red rubber kong ball with a small hole in the cernter. The dogs love it and it is large and firm enought that so far it is working out great!

petsofoz · 05-13-2009, 07:50 PM

We find that kongs are pretty good esspecially the black kongs, but like most things they are not fully chew proof. There are also these Foam Balls called Fantastic Foam Balls and they seem to be very good, our German Shepard has had his for 2 years and hardly put a dint in it. When you pick them up for the first time the dont seem strong but they are probally more chew proof then the kongs.

Kat_Renee · 05-14-2009, 08:47 PM

We've had the same problem with our dog (aussie mix).. chews every toy up by the end of the day! I'll have to try the GoughNut.. see how he likes it!

Glad i saw this thread!

GoughNuts · 05-31-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by I_love_my_poopers

I got a black ghoughnut, she did get it stuck in her mouth only for a second or so, that would be kewl if they made it a stick instead of round. She loves it though.

The GoughNuts Stick is out! Please check it out as time permits. The stick addresses many of the issues discussed in this forum. Thank you for all of your support.

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I_love_my_poopers · 06-03-2009, 04:56 PM

I got the goughnut stick today. Cinnamon loves it!!! Its alot easier for her to chomp on than the goughnut. She's chompin away on it, lol. No puncture holes so far.

GoughNuts · 06-03-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by I_love_my_poopers

I got the goughnut stick today. Cinnamon loves it!!! Its alot easier for her to chomp on than the goughnut. She's chompin away on it, lol. No puncture holes so far.

Great news! Please stay in touch. Thank you so much for your support!

Amy

Squishy · 06-05-2009, 08:54 PM

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I had a heck of a time finding good toys/bones for my dogs because a kong was a 5 minute ($12) investment that I couldn't keep doing.

The gallileo bone at petsmart is about $15 for the bigger one and the appeal to it is that it breaks off in rice size chunks so it takes a real long time and it's safe.

The black kongs last about 1 month alone or 3 months if other toys are available.

This ball below was worth every penny. It lasted 14 months at $21.

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Wow! I found this ball that you recommended at Petco today. I have never seen my dog so engaged with a toy. He is trying mightily to get that ball inside out and is vocalizing and barking at it! Ha Ha!

He normally tears toys apart instantly, but all he has done is put some scratches in the hard outer ball. Maybe we have found a toy that can stand up to him! Thanks for the suggestion!

-Mike-

GoughNuts · 01-30-2010, 09:02 AM

Hi everyone,

I will be at the Golden Gate Kennel Club event at the Cow Palace today if any happens to be there. Please introduce yourself. I will be explaining GoughNuts. Have a great day!

Amy

GoughNuts · 01-30-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by I_love_my_poopers

Its holding up great. A couple slight teeth marks in it but she hasnt chewed any of it up yet. Any plans to make a stick goughnut?

The GoughNut Stick is out. I hope you have seen it!

The GoughNuts MaXX is also out

Thanks,

Amy

GeorgeGlass · 01-30-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GoughNuts

The GoughNut Stick is out. I hope you have seen it!

The GoughNuts MaXX is also out

Thanks,

Amy

I'm going to head to the store I got my original GoughNut at. I hope the stick is there. If not, I can pick up an antler or two.

I think the idea of the "puzzle" is a good one.

Snyder still has not destroyed the original black goughnut. He goes through phases with how much he likes it. He was making a valiant effort to destroy it Thursday night. He was undeterred for, oh, 3 hours or so. Then he sighed, emptied his water bowl, played with the goughnut for another 20 minutes then realized he REALLY needed to go empty his bladder, so we went for a long (cold) walk.