01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

Tennis Ball

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      After an hour with Titan.   This is a skinned Chuckit ball.  Titan does this to most tennis balls also.   Titan: IT'S A BALL YOU CAN SKIN!!!!! Bella: BALL!!! Rorschach: Why is it Yellow? Every dog owner has to have tennis balls.  We can't let Titan have ahold of one for more than 10 minutes or he'll break it.  But they are nice to leave in the car so that you always have one with you.  You can get a can of three for $2 or if you know a tennis club you can get them for free.   They are still good for dogs after they bounce isn't good enough for tennis.  This can also be used in the ifetch machine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTNP5Iy0wGk  
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01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

Chuckit! Max Glow Ball

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                   Glowing at night.   Titan: It’s a magic ball that turns neon green at night. Bella: With this ball, humans have no excuse not to play in the middle of the night.  Rorschach: The phosphorus properties of this plaything permit playing past photonic periods. All of the Chuckit balls are good.  We look the glow-in-the-dark ball for evening play or in the winter when you will more than likely get home from work after dark. An added benefit to this glow in the dark ball is how easy it is to find if you lose it in a wooded area. The dogs can spot it easily at night and it's simple to locate if your dog leaves it behind. The one downside to this ball is that…
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01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

Ethical Pet Crunchables Ball Dog Toy, Color Varies, 2.5-inch

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         After three months with Rorschach and Bella   Titan: Really fun and crunchy, I think it’s designed to break. Bella: It’s a ball that makes a sound other than squeaking.  Rorschach: The ball perfectly replicates the soothing symphony of crunching water bottles without drawing the ire of the humans. The crunch sound is gone after an hour.  Then it’s just a ball.  The little bumps on it make it bounce funny and it makes the dogs change their direction when chasing the bouncing ball.  Priced at $3 to $6, it's an OK buy at $3, just because of the strange bouncing.  Personally, I won't be getting any more of them since water bottles give the same effect and are typically cheaper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE7NeZOVuQQ  
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01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

KONG Puppy Flyer Dog Toy

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TItan: It’s a small water bowl, the humans let me play with it so I’m not complaining.  Bella: They throw it, it’s not a ball though so I don’t care. Rorschach: Remarkably rubbery frisbee that can reciprocate a water repository.  The Kong puppy flyer ranges from $5 to $10.  It's a higher price than a standard frisbee but you need to start with a softer item when teaching puppies to catch.  They can also chew on it and get to like the shape.  Right now Rorschach only likes chewing on it but I'm here in a month or two he will be learning to catch it.   If you want to teach a pup to catch a frisbee it's a good buy.  However, it's work to train them to catch and you have…
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01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

KONG Goodie Bone

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Titan: Durable, bendable, and treats come out of the ends. One thing I would improve is to make it an actual bone. Bella:  I can chew on it but it’s not a ball so it’s not really worth anything.  Rorschach: A fun toy to play with and the brute can’t break it. Priced at $6 to $15, this treat dog will keep your dog busy while you are away from home.   Daily used by Titan for over a year and still in one piece.  It’s a great buy.
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01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

Outward Hound Firehose Squeak N Fetch

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               After two months of use     Titan got his own and was able to do damage in only two weeks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY7-_91V55k Titan: It’s a squeaker toy that floats in the pool. Sure I just started to like the toy but I’ve always liked this toy. Bella: It’s a throwing toy that goes into the pool and doesn’t require me to drink every time I grab it Rorschach: Unfortunately, I have an aversion to aquatics so I will abstain from the amusement applied by this trinket Outstanding water toy that will consistently float and prevent unnecessary water consumption when they catch it.  Unlike most balls and dog toys, this was designed to be used in the water and it shows. Most dogs will get a few…
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01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

KONG Tuggerknots Moose

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After 3 months with Titan.     Titan: One of the few stuffed toys my master has let me keep.  Bella: Simple tug, good against dogs great against humans. Rorschach: A great introductory tug for young dogs, They quickly become attached to the stuffed animal but soon learn how to maintain ownership of it when another dog desires it.  Like the Kong Knot bears this Moose has survived Titan for over three months. It's a high-quality tug that Titan has had a hard time tearing apart.   It’s a great buy and priced at $6.00 to $12 so relatively inexpensive.   Nice tug for you and your dog to play with that can also operate as a stuffed animal for them to chew on. One of the first times we got Rorschach to play…
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01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

KONG AirDog Squeakair Ball

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           After two months with Rorschach and Bella     Titan: It’s a tennis ball that squeaks. I didn’t even think that was possible.  Bella: It’s light ball that squeaks and is easy to find, a solid throwing toy Rorschach: Neon yellow ball that fooled me into believing it was a tennis ball until I got my muzzle on it. I am going to be brief about this product, it is a slightly more durable tennis ball that squeaks. It is still broken very easily and really offers nothing more than a tennis ball.  Save the money and by a tennis ball.
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01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

iFetch Too Interactive Ball Launcher

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Titan: It’s a toy that throws balls. It keeps throwing them at my chest but that’s fine. Bella: This toy does throw balls but it’s scary and Titan keeps sitting in front of it keeping it from throwing.  Rorschach: Not only does this toy require you to play fetch but the big dogs stand in front of it instead of letting it throw the ball Is only powerful enough to throw tennis balls.  If your dog gets the tennis ball to wet it will clog the machine.  It is best to clean the ball every couple of throws.  It’s not easy to teach your dog to use it by themselves. Titan uses it to test his goal tending skills. It is great for seniors or owners with disabilities that can’t throw long enough…
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01Aug 2017 by CathyVernham No Comments

Trixie Dog Activity Flip Board

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         Titan: I can’t really play with this thing but I think I can tear those little bones off.  Bella: It moves around like that wooden puzzle when I try to play with it.  Rorschach: The levers took me a while to understand but the challenge was amusing. The humans refuse to let me carouse with the miniature pillars. This is a great toy for dogs who want an intermediate challenge with treat puzzles. It includes a set of two levers, a slider puzzle, and two pillars to hide treats under. The sliding puzzle is pretty simple to solve and the pillars aren't really a challenge but it will take hours for your dog to understand the levers.   Priced from $10 to $20 this will keep a dog busy but you…
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