Is this toy safe for 8 week old puppy-or is it meant for older dogs?
1837148
I am not sure - I can't see any reason it wouldn't be safe - my Bostons destroy most toys and they cannot even tear these kong bones - most toys that say "durable" "indestructible" they can devour into 100 pieces in less than an hour. These kings have lasted months and they have not torn any pieces off!
1080657
not ideal for a 10wk old lab or any decent sized puppy.. they are chewers when they are teething and this will last for several months... old towels and blankets are ideal (yard sale, thrift store, movers blankets and so on.)
2231794
Depends on what kind of dog you have I Guess. I have a small Australian Shepherd and at 7 months she runs all over with it...can even catch it in mid air at times. She loves it. Hope this helps
1021418
It should be fine. Our Lab puppies love them. It's about five inches long. Our Lab puppy is seven months old and it's still in good shape. They like the texture of it.
2071483
Doug, our 8-month old great dane, hasn't chewed on it either. He does give a good yank on it when he wants to go outside and it is holding up pretty well. He hasn't ripped it nor torn off any of the bells. I think it's pretty sturdy.
2265056
I would suggest the tall bowl if you want it to last. If your puppy is 8 weeks or so when you get him I would suggest you remove the bowls from the holder and place them on the floor till the puppy gets taller.
1275168
We used this product with our Akita puppy from age 8 weeks to roughly 6 months old. She slept with it every night and often carried it around in the morning. Primarily she slept on or next to it but sometimes she would chew on it. It withstood puppy chewing and the Velcro closure was strong enough to keep her from opening it. However, she was never left alone with it. At night she slept in our room and we took it away from her during the day. So, it is sturdy enough for a puppy or gentle adult that is supervised with it. It is not designed as a toy but a soothing "companion" so used as such I highly recommend it. We used this product with our Akita puppy from age 8 weeks to roughly 6 months old. She slept with it every night and often carried it around in the morning. Primarily she slept on or next to it but sometimes she would chew on it. It withstood puppy chewing and the Velcro closure was strong enough to keep her from opening it. However, she was never left alone with it. At night she slept in our room and we took it away from her during the day. So, it is sturdy enough for a puppy or gentle adult that is supervised with it. It is not designed as a toy but a soothing "companion" so... » Read More We used this product with our Akita puppy from age 8 weeks to roughly 6 months old. She slept with it every night and often carried it around in the morning. Primarily she slept on or next to it but sometimes she would chew on it. It withstood puppy chewing and the Velcro closure was strong enough to keep her from opening it. However, she was never left alone with it. At night she slept in our room and we took it away from her during the day. So, it is sturdy enough for a puppy or gentle adult that is supervised with it. It is not designed as a toy but a soothing "companion" so used as such I highly recommend it. « Show Less
1994554
Depends on the puppy. Yorkie, probably not. We used it on our mixed breed pup starting at about 16 weeks old (she is now 55 lbs.) to safely run around and it was fine. Being klutzy and crazy at that age she sometimes got it tangled up. it is LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG and strong!
1351740
I would say that the animals could be a choking hazard if shoved in the mouth. My son was 4 1/2 when he finally gave up this toy, he loved it, but tips easy when they are learning to walk.
316441
We have an 8.5 lb little puppy that is 6.5 months old. The tie-out is light enough for him, but it should be sturdy enough for a bigger dog.
763909
Depends on the breed and your interest and patience. This toy is really about your relationship with your dog. Our 4 mos old Aussie really enjoyed working with us to figure this out, but needed the guidance and step by step clues to complete. It is NOT a toy that puppysits like food balls and stuffed Kongs. This is like a tutoring session and for some dogs, like our adult Shiba, it was way over his head.
1684705
The product label says it is developed for 12 month old dogs or older.So I guess you must wait a bit more. But I tell you - that supplement is great! I send your puppy a kiss as I do love all the dogs in the world !
1435229
It depends on how old the puppy is and the puppy will need close supervision from choking. I have older dogs and they have no problem chewing them.
931820
Yes it is. Except I made the mistake of turning it over and my puppy jumped on it and it caved in. So be careful if you do that. Otherwise I found it very durable and my old dog (14 years) loved it.
1911864
I would get small for a pup that is no older than 6 or 8 months. Medium for older dogs so that the grooves on the ball don't become too accessible for the dog to rip it apart. The balls are pretty sturdy but not indestructible. The whistling rubber design is so that the dog can detect which direction the ball is flying. The balls won't last much longer than tennis balls if the dog is allowed to chew on them. Good luck.
1332698
no problem as of yet had it for 4 days. i have a husky a corgi mix and a shibu inu and they all use it as well as play and jump all over it.
2166344
I bought this toy for my son's dog as well as my own. My son's dog is an 8 month old lab/boxer mix that loves to chew, and the toy is still intact after more than a week of use.