need to find a toy for my blind 35# dog, she loves to chase balls, following by sound only, will toy still make noise after it has landed?
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These make sounds for a little bit,until the white tube inside it gets crushed. I hope this helps. Have you tried the big giggle ball for kids? My lab loves it, even when they crush it, it still makes sounds.
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I purchased this for a blind dog at the shelter where I work. Save your money, it's a waste. It doesn't 'giggle' and you have to shake it for it to make a very short lived (about 1 second) strange sound. Once you stop shaking it the sound stops. No noise at all when you roll it. A better option would be a babble ball. I also got one of those and it works great. Only problem with it is it has no off switch and even walking by will set it off. I'd just put it in a closet or drawer when not in use.
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I have a 4 year old rambunctious dog. it was too heavy and he would not play with it. I would not recommend it. I hope this helps/ I have seen others that look like a better alternative
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These are the same as the regular balls, as far as I can tell. I do wish Kong would figure out how to not make the squeaker pop out so easily. I wrote once and they were indifferent, stating that the strength of the dogs chew will impact the duration. I only get these b/c it's the only ball my dog will chase. She is squeaker obsessed
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Maybe you can ask again and see what the weight is. That seemed to be the problem for our dog. It is a big chunk of solid. I gave my away to a friend with a bigger dog, or I'd check for you. It was too heavy for out 9# maltese. Robert is right -- it's not too expensive, so if it works, you'd have a great toy, and if it doesn't, it wasn't a big investment, and you could gift elsewhere.
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Try something else. My female Amstaff, which is nearly 2yrs old, was able to destroy this ball within several minutes. She too is notorious for destroying anything with a center hole. However, we've had OK experiences with the black Extreme Kong toy (treat feeder) but even those don't seem to last but maybe a month or so if left in her possession. For balls or chew toys, I would look elsewhere, as we currently are. We'll likely try the Goughnuts next also.
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It is designed as a dog toy but in my opinion it is a soft enough toy to be a nice beginning toy for a child who may want to learn how to play catch. Younger children however may find it a bit small to catch. It is also light enough it most likely could be hit successfully with a wiffle ball bat.
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Maggie figured it out pretty quick too. I still will hide the treats in the toy when I leave but just ordered and received the kong toys where you hide the treats inside, or use peanut butter. I think that will keep her occupied a little bit longer. i don't know of any other toys but will keep looking. Please let me know if you find something too!
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yes, my dog loves this toy so much that I have to hide it between play sessions. He loves to dig and dig to find the treat. Good exercise.
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I was in Petsmart last night and they actually have a chuckit that squeaks now. It's almost identical to this ball but I don't think it floats (it does not have a picture of it floating on the front like the others - I assume because of the tiny holes for squeaking). I had 4 dogs playing with them last night and the ball looks brand new (30-80lbs dogs).
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Possibly. This is an ultrasonic device so it will depend upon if your dog is responsive to the noise.
656302
Yes, it is loud on hard floors, but an easy solution is to put it in an old athletic sock, it will cushion and make it quieter...not silent, but a lot quieter. Plus you can adjust how the sock is folded to make a tail, or make it easier or more difficult to get treats as an added challenge. My 16 yo Jack Russell loves his treat ball!
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Yes I have 2 and my son plays where the dogs try to catch it. We love this item. Sometimes I attach a toy so the can chase it.
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Babble ball works great for me. The tab should have been in place and not removed. Battery is probably dead. I believe that you can replace the battery. I would recommend exchanging since you did not receive in brand new condition. My dog is a female shepherd less than a year and likes to chew. I supervise her with this toy. She loves to bat it around and it even has teeth marks all over it and it still works great!
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I don't see why not. The speed is adjustable, but it does make a sound that your dog may be sensitive to. Also she would feel quite a bit of vibration, so she may not tolerate that. Just a couple of thoughts.
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It depends on the dog. Mine is a pittweiler and loves to play rough. We have wood floors and he would pick it up, shake it and toss it on the floor. That's what ended up breaking the toy. Also it is plastic so he kept grinding away at it which probably wasn't healthy. Hope that helps!
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Yes, It is a fantastic toy! We have a 65# Boxer and this is her favorite toy. The house lends itself to many other hiding games. Very sturdy we have had it since 12/13. It only has 5 dogs.
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I would say they will love it! Just be careful if you play a little tug-o-war as the toy will snap back and hit you...I don't let Duke get the toy often and when I do, I don't let him chew on it, he'll typically drop it when asked. If your dogs are trained to drop it, this will be a good purchase to tire them out. It's best to use on one dog at a time.
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This will get chewed up eventually. Depends on how much your dog chews on his catches. If he just brings and you just throw it on weekends it back it may last a summer with some luck. The more abuse, the less that will happen. If your dog really chomps it, it will be gone in short order. There's no such thing as the eternal dog toy. For $9 or whatever, try it and see assuming your dog doesn't eat plastic. How long have other Frisbees lasted with him? These are somewhat softer so less than that.