Does this toy taste strongly like rubber? My dog wont play with a Kong because they taste terribile...I know because I licked it
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Unfortunately my dog would not play with his Goughnut or his Goughnut stick. I discovered why after tasting them. They have an incredibly bitter taste. I washed and soaked them in various cleaners, which helped some, but they still taste bitter. Maybe that is why they are said to be indestructible.
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It's a milder plastic flavor than the kong, though still appetizing in its own right. Overall, a much more pleasant and enjoyable taste, as it is a high-grade rubber. Would highly recommend for humans and dogs alike.
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I believe the nylon is supposed to resemble a real "bone" yet it wont crack like a bone could. It's good for teething pups in my opinion. I have seen a pup molar tooth crack on one of these, but it was basically a dead tooth ready to come out anyways. I would imagine a dog has pain receptors to feel just how hard they are biting... just my 2 cents
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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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This is a rubberized product. It has give to it. I don't see how it would hurt your dog's teeth. The only thing I would suggest is getting the puppy kong. This is for an adult dog. It is very large.
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No odor I can tell...and it doesn't say that it is 'flavored'. All I know is my 'very finicky' little guy eats his food like a little pig with K-9 Liquid mixed in. And after about 2 wks I noticed a big improvement in his mobility (he had surgery for a torn cruciate ligament) and has now recouped full usage of his leg. I would definately recommend this product.
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Not sure, it is not a stiff plastic, so some sort of rubber type material. Not as hard as a kong, more flexible. My two small dogs like the medium size and shake it and roll it around. They are small so don't do damage to it, not sure how a big dog would do, if they could destroy it. Petsafe does have its own website, so you could contact them for info. They toy does have a strong rubbery smelll for a while. Hope this helps.
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I would say no because my lab already has teeth marks in it! Don't get me wrong it's a great toy for her and is holding up for the moment. (On a side note my old shepherd had a green -star mark i think- ball that he was never ever able to destroy! Got a little sticky but that was it � and the lab didn't destroy it either, she just didn't like it as much as he did!)
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I don't know. I didn't check when I got it. I should have though. My experience is that kong products are made well. Our dog is a heavy chewer. He will eat through tennis balls, ropes, stuffed animals, and even the stuffed animals that don't have any stuffing in them. The only toys that he can't destroy are two different kong chew toys. But he did chew a hole in this one. Bottom line Is it made in China? I don't knowIs kong a quality brand? In my experience yes, but with the caveat I haven't checked where they make their products.
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My dog has no issues with it. Its such a small amount in the water , I don't think she tastes it at all. My friend recommended it to me & she has two dogs who also have no issues with it. When I smell product in the bottle, it really doesnt have a strong odor. Hope this helps.
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Frankly, I think that any of the flavors might leave a visible stain on the carpet, depending in part on your dogs' chewing habit. One of my dogs tends to chew pretty neatly, picking up the smaller pieces pretty quickly. The other is a slob, chewing and drooling out saliva that matches the color of the treat - and that would stain anything. What I did is taught her to enjoy her treats to her hearts content - as long as she has a hand-towel under her to catch the bits and slobber. When she's done, I just throw the towel in with the wash, no worries. Works well for all kinds of treats too (cow hooves, kongs stuff with PB, etc.). Frankly, I think that any of the flavors might leave a visible stain on the carpet, depending in part on your dogs' chewing habit. One of my dogs tends to chew pretty neatly, picking up the smaller pieces pretty quickly. The other is a slob, chewing and drooling out saliva that matches the color of the treat - and that would stain anything. What I did is taught her to enjoy her treats to her hearts content - as long as she has a hand-towel under her to catch the bits and slobber. When she's done, I just throw the towel in with the wash, no worries. Works well for all kinds of treats too... » Read More Frankly, I think that any of the flavors might leave a visible stain on the carpet, depending in part on your dogs' chewing habit. One of my dogs tends to chew pretty neatly, picking up the smaller pieces pretty quickly. The other is a slob, chewing and drooling out saliva that matches the color of the treat - and that would stain anything. What I did is taught her to enjoy her treats to her hearts content - as long as she has a hand-towel under her to catch the bits and slobber. When she's done, I just throw the towel in with the wash, no worries. Works well for all kinds of treats too (cow hooves, kongs stuff with PB, etc.). « Show Less
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Amanda, our dog could not chew through the goughnut send he destroys his toys quickly. However, once our dog realized he could not chew through it (after about a month) he wouldn't play with it any more. We ended up giving it away
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I understand your concern, however my experience with this Kong Balls is that they are virtually indestructible. I have two adult male German shepherds that play with theirs continually, and have yet to see this ball shredded to ribbons like so many other toys. We bought this product about 8 months ago and its still going strong!
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Rosemary, if your puppy is a chewer, I doubt it will last....My rat terrier is the same way, demolishes everything that has cloth or fluffy stuffing, all except rubber dog balls.....I bought the Kong for my daughter's older dog who is not a chewer and she has to have it in her dog bed when she goes to bed at night. lol.....they are so cute...Kong is now like her security blanket. :)
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Yes, George, only mine did better than that...my 75 pound pit bull ate the entire thing (chewed it up - did not swallow whole) in about 20 minutes! I was actually worried about him, but it didn't seem to affect him at all. I will never buy him another one, though...at $1.00 per minute, not a very good value. If mine were the type to nibble or gnaw gently it would be fine, but my dog has one agenda and that is to completely devour, deconstruct, destroy whatever toys or treats I give him as quickly as possible. :)
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I have a 10 lb yorkie terrier mix and she had the nose off in less than 5 min and the stuffing out next. Finally a hole poked in the rubber squeaker. Maybe for fetching it would work but not for a chew toy. Shame, I thought it might last longer. If there wasn't a nose ???? they do have some without faces, it might last longer?
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It has give to it. It is solid rubber. Like a hockey puck but has more give to it would be the best way to describe. I own 3 of the most destructive chewers and this is the only toy they haven't wrecked and we got ours last April. We own 2 of the round ones and 2 of the stick shaped ones. Our dogs prefer the stick shape but play with both. The 10 week old puppy likes the chew feel on these as well. Expensive? Yes. But since they are guaranteed and i have not had to buy other toys, well worth the money.
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They're dangerous for chewers, probably ok for lickers only. If you put it in water or vinegar and it doesn't soften in a short time, that is what is moving through your dogs digestive system. I dropped one and it shattered into glass like shards