Indestructible dog toy--Not!

[spanielcrazy]

Since my dogs idea of a good time is to destroy things, I usually go the route of buying stuffed animals at charity shops, empty plastic bottles, paper rolls, cardboard, etc. In other words, free or very cheap.

The grooming shop I work at has retail items and some toys came in that are billed as "almost indestructible" There was a really cute octopus that felt like it had hard plastic inside (Brackens favourite) so I thought I'd gve it a go, even though with my employee discount it was still far more than I pay for dog toys.

It was a huge hit  However in 15 minutes it was disemboweled. What I thought was hard plastic was actually very tightly packed stuffing, so I had yards of stuffing to clean up

This morning one of the squeakers is out of the tentacles. I'm sure by the end of the day they will all be out!

So much for indestructible  but they are having a good time with it 

[Boof]

Bless. As you say, at least they're having fun. 

[*Jay*]

I see you live with an Aspen too 

I am still trying to find a toy or lead that he can't chew to bits in minutes 

[lucyjane84]

Why do they love to destroy their toys!!

I keep buying new ones that say they are hard wearing, but non yet are charlie proof! When I go round to my mates house who have a schnauzer they all shout 'hide the toys' ! 

[Cob-Web]

I don't bother with indestructible toys either - they cost more, and are no safer from Molo than the cheapest stuffed toy or ball 

He is fickle though - he has one or two cuddlies that are untouched (he sucks and licks them); but others he will disembowel within minutes of being given them 

[debbie321]

I bought Ben a toy with Indestructible written on it - a week or so later I found bits of rubber/plastic with various letter on it - the jigsaw was as you imagine!

The vet bed which is supposed to be chew resistant is also resembling a jigsaw puzzle gone wrong!

I just have a destructive lad and I marvel at dogs that have kept a favourite toy for years .......................... not in Ben's lifetime 

[JoanneM]

My MIL kept going into our local PAH with the "evidence" and complain that her cocker Maisy destroyed the toys too easily (within nano-seconds).  Eventually they said "we don't think Maisy should have any of our toys anymore" - poor dog got banned!! 
We have to "Maisy-proof" Murphys toys when she comes to stay. 

[Vino tinto !]

Why don't you write or e mail the manufacturers and see what they have to say ? The very least they might send you some vouchers which you could use on something more useful or hardwearing 

[JenSam]

I always feel it is a waste of money buying Sam toys as they always get chewed to peices, 2 seconds after we give them to him.

However, I do like the idea of getting them from a charity shop, that way I can't complain that I spent £4 on a toy for it to be destroyed within seconds!!   

[cazza]

I see you live with an Aspen too 

I am still trying to find a toy or lead that he can't chew to bits in minutes 

If you find one please please PM me that's for lead and toys 

[catcmartin]

Our 2 have a special toy each that they only get on walks.  It is an 'indestructable' frizbee.  Orange in colour  and kind of rubbery.  Indestructable my eye.  I was standing chating one day to another working cocker owner and my boy sat at my feet and chewed a great big hole in the frizbeeas my punishment for chating when I should have been throwing his frizbee.   

[Luvly]

 

[cazza]

I see you live with an Aspen too 

I am still trying to find a toy or lead that he can't chew to bits in minutes 

If you find one please please PM me that's for lead and toys 

Ive found one type for my dogs    its actully the type of toy you think would be destroyed in a second but they dont bother trying to destroy them . its the softest rubber ball or animal the rubber is very thin .  You can find them in most pet shops . very strange that dogs just dont want to chew them Out of my collection of a few hundred different types of toys I have 6 very very soft rubber ones that have lived for over a year some almost 2 years ive never seen them atempt to chew them and I buy alot of toys  7 dogs 6 toys still living ( ok there a bit gruby ) but I think thats good going 

OK we got some of them in the shop I'll try them and report back  I'm not convinced but I'll give it a go 

[*Theresa*]

Ive gave up trying to get nice toys for Glen to cherish. Im just happy its only his toys he destroys now and my furniture is finally getting a break 

[Luvly]

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