Has anyone with multiple big dogs had this scoop more than a year? I need things that are durable and last in our rescue and sanctuary.
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I've only had it several months, but it is a very sturdy hard plastic and is holding up very well.
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I use mine several times daily for 6 dogs. This is the third one I have had in 3 years but they don't wear out it is clumsy me that breaks them by using them inappropriately. Like as a walking stick to stop myself slipping down a bank. I think these are the best available at a reasonable cost, better than welded tin ones.
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I have, and it seems pretty durable. All plastic and the handles seem well attached. Easy to clean, I just hose it off. I have 2 big dogs, and use it several times a week. I don't remember if mine is the biggest model, but you will want the biggest one for your usage.
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Thanks to all that answered and give your doggies a scratch on the ear from me.
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Never really had that problem except when I did not cut off the care tag. Chewed that and continued on to the bag. Also had some several years old that one decided to dig in the middle. The old ones were pretty tough. I don't think the newer material is the same but like I say did not have any problems. i think if your dog chews I had one from Eddie Bauer that was suede and canvas that was tough.The top of the Canine Hardware are more nylon now than the suede they used to be. Wash wonderfully though.
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That's horrible! No, all 6 of my dogs love the stuff and the 2 older ones are walking way better now. We've been using it for about a year now.
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We've been using ours for over a month, and today was the first time. There were 3-4 small pieces of feces that fell through the scoop. I fished them out with the old litter scoop, and problem solved. We've run it roughly 4 times a day for 35 days...140 times with no smell. Once in a blue moon it'll happen, I can live with that. -I just turned on the exhaust fan and closed the door.
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I used it last year for cookies and loved it. This year as soon as I started making cookies and using the scoop, it came off the gear. We struggled to get it back together and did. The next te I used it, it happened again. I threw it away.
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Yes, it holds up well. Seems to be a good-quality stainless steel. As to its effectiveness as a scooper, I'm on the fence on that question.
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Not too bad, but eventually to some extent. I have run my through the dishwasher a couple hundred times. Maybe if I didn't do that it wouldn't ever pit. Hand wash it. But I'm fine with it and it scoops great.
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My two dogs each have one of these bones and they go back to it over and over again. (They bury it in the couch all the time.) They love it. But their jaws are probably not as strong as that of your dog, since they're a black lab mix (70 lbs) and shepherd/husky mix (50 lbs.) But I think it's definitely worth a shot because the price is right and they have an awful lot of heft.
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I have a 11yo 26-pound Scottish Terrier. I feed him once a night. I put in ONE level scoop. Mixed it in.He still likes to run and be a pup again.
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I have had it for almost a year now and I still use it. The only thing I wish didn't happen was that there is a build up of residue in the drain and the filter gets clogged easily. It could be cause my Yorkie is small so the urine kind of sits in the drain instead of going down all the way. She uses it very well no matter where we put it in the house. We've had to move it 3 times and she is very smart. Doesn't have a smell unless you go over 6-7 days without cleaning. It does leak a little on the corners when you hold it like a brief case so I don't carry it like that until I'm about to pour it into the toilet. I have had it for almost a year now and I still use it. The only thing I wish didn't happen was that there is a build up of residue in the drain and the filter gets clogged easily. It could be cause my Yorkie is small so the urine kind of sits in the drain instead of going down all the way. She uses it very well no matter where we put it in the house. We've had to move it 3 times and she is very smart. Doesn't have a smell unless you go over 6-7 days without cleaning. It does leak a little on the corners when you hold it like a brief case so I don't carry it like that until I'm about to... » Read More I have had it for almost a year now and I still use it. The only thing I wish didn't happen was that there is a build up of residue in the drain and the filter gets clogged easily. It could be cause my Yorkie is small so the urine kind of sits in the drain instead of going down all the way. She uses it very well no matter where we put it in the house. We've had to move it 3 times and she is very smart. Doesn't have a smell unless you go over 6-7 days without cleaning. It does leak a little on the corners when you hold it like a brief case so I don't carry it like that until I'm about to pour it into the toilet. « Show Less
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We have two of these. We have big dogs. The material is very strong. The weak point as it is with all these crates is the screening. If the dog paws at it it does rip. I have no complaints with it, especially for the price
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I have not had that problem. Maybe it has something to do with the brand of litter you use. I use Fresh Step Extreme and I usually scoop at least twice a day.
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I've looked up the warranty in the instruction manual, and it is for 2 years. I had not realized it was that long. It does not come with a permanent filter or scoop.
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Thanks for the info. We have 2 dogs and I'm worried that I'll have to change the bag once a week! It seemed like I was constantly dumping out the bagless one, a chore I really didn't like! I don't mind removing the bags, it's just that the cost of buying a lot of them can add up. We'll see how it goes - vacuum just arrived today!
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I have had mine for about 6 months now. I have 2 dogs and they are not at all cheap or fragile. I really like the fact that they have my cell number and their names on the collar in font big enough to be seen if my dogs were to get out without me.
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I only use the scoop enclosed. I do about 7 loads a week - I use the full scoop for heavily soiled and only a half for those things not heavily soiled but that need laundering. It lasted me about 2 months. I love this laundry detergent!!
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I just bought the "heavy duty" black Kong classic dog toy, which is supposed to be more durable . I have had the red Kong classic which my 70 lb. lab chewed up in 1 day. It was a size large. Now she has had the black Kong for a week, with no tears at all. It is also a size large. I would not buy the red kong classic, but I would try the heavy duty Kong classic. (in black).