(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best dog toy balls

Lots of big dog stuff here! Here's some nice things for the little guys (~25 lbs and under). Many of these items are good for big dogs, too; will note them with a * sign and list them first in each section.

Treats

• Himalayan Dog Cheese Chew*: Long-lasting hard cheese chews; can be microwaved to make "cheesy popcorn" for your dog when it gets small enough to pose a swallowing hazard. Comes in a variety of sizes.
  
  
• Brushless Toothpaste*: Our dog LOVES this stuff, and it keeps his breath smelling awesome. Also helps keep his teeth clean. May want to introduce these into the dog's diet slowly, as some are sensitive to the ingredients but acclimate over time. Comes in an even smaller size for the really tiny dogs, and bigger sizes for the big dogs :)
  
  
• Freeze-dried chicken*: Easy to break into small pieces and sprinkle over your dog's kibble or regular food.
  
  
• Stella & Chewy Meal Mixers*: Great to sprinkle over your dog's regular food for both nutrition and novel taste.
  
  
• Fruitables Minis: Small and low-calorie; great for clicker-training your dog. Comes in a wide variety of flavors.
  
  
• Crazy Dog Bacon Treats*: Also small and very-low calorie; another good clicker-training tool.
  
  Toys
  
  
• KONG Mini Squeaky Tennis Balls*: Great for dogs who like either balls, squeaky toys, or both! My dog had zero interest in balls before these, and they're still the only ones he'll play with. Come in lots of sizes; not good for strong dogs who like to chew up their balls.
  
  
• Dog Tornado*: Easy introductory puzzle toy that's not too big for little dogs. Good for kibble, wet food, and treats. May be too big for dogs under 7 lbs.
  
  
• Dog Tower: Another great introductory puzzle toy suitable for small dogs. Good for kibble and small treats. Not sure how this'll hold up to big dogs, although I think it'd be fine with the gentler ones.
  
  
• JW Treat Pod: Kind of like the Kong, but better suited for gentler, 'licking'-type dogs. Easier to clean out as well, IMO; the small Kongs are so hard to get completely clean even with a brush.
  
  
• Outward Hound Flirt Pole: Fun and easy exercise, the Outward Hound version is more lightweight and suited for small dogs.
  
  Harnesses, Collars, & Safety
  
  
• Pet Stairs*: Large collection of pet stairs. Some on this page are suitable for large dogs as well.
  
  
• Hurtta Active Dog Harness*: High-quality dog harness for dogs that love to run around the outdoors in all kinds of weather and elements. Comes in a variety of sizes; for dogs 7+ lbs.
  
  
• Ruffwear Swamp Cooler*: Comes in XXS, XS, and S. Great for keeping your dog cool in the summer if you don't live in a humid area.
  
  
• Hurtta Pet Overall*: Great for rain and snow; comes in a variety of small sizes. Fit perfectly on our Pom mix and very high quality.
  
  
• Musher's Secret*: Protect your dog's paws in cold weather.
  
  
• Sleepypod Clickit*: Crash-tested car harness, comes in a variety of sizes.
  
  
• Sleepypod Mobile Carrier/Car Seat/Pet Bed: Crash-tested dog bed/car seat/carrier!
  
  
• Lil Pals Step-in Mesh Harness: For the seriously small dogs.
  
  
• Ollydog Marin Collar: Completely waterproof, rustproof, extremely durable, easy to put on...the perfect collar!
  
  Grooming
  
  
• The Stuff Detangler and Conditioner*: Keeps your dog's coat looking clean and glossy; easy to apply and doesn't have a strong odor.
  
  
• Lil Pals Grooming Kit: Miniature grooming tools for your miniature dog at a very affordable price.
  
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I think you are really doing a fantastic job! I am like amazed at how much effort you have really made to learn all these things about you bunny and adjust... I am not just saying it. :)

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Wonderful hay loving bunny is a healthy bunny! Btw it's not alfalfa hay is it?

Pellets - 1/4 cup a day is ok to keep them happy and healthy.. more is too much yes. You can serve pellets in this treat-ball which would make it more fun for you both and encourage him to get activity. Y0u can also use them as healthy treats say to reinforce litter habits - just give one or two as a treat :)

Pellets in the right amount are not unhealthy. But they should be plain and not contain any colorful bits or seeds - those are the junk. Also ingredients should not list alfalfa for adult bun... more below.

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Pellets:

try to get plain pellets without any of the colorful bits like treats, dried fruit, cereals, nuts and seeds. All these for bunnies are like junk food to humans (yes pet stores 100% don't care and just sell the stuff that looks the best to unsuspecting customers) and excess sugar and carbs can cause major issues for bunny's very delicate digestive system by disrupting the bacteria balance. Try to select the pellet brand higher is fiber and lower in protein and fat. Look at the ingredients and select a product that has hay/grass listed at the very top of the list and has as few other ingredients (such as oats, cereals, meals, flour, soy, etc) as possible. All of these are "extra" additives that fill up the space in bunny's tummy and result in less hay consumption also.

1. s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1538070583&sr=1-2&keywords=oxbow%2Brabbit%2Bfood&th=1- these are also quite decent, and a lot of people use this version... they are decently healthy
   
2. https://www.farmerdavepetsupply.com/search/?q=pellets - these are quite good on that scale I described above
   
3. https://www.amazon.com/Oxbow-Adult-Rabbit-Garden-Select/dp/B06XX68LM2 - good selection also
   
4. https://shop.smallpetselect.com/collections/pelleted-food-for-rabbits - also very fresh great pellets
   
   http://www.therabbithouse.com/diet/rabbit-food-comparison.asp - brand comparison here to select the brands that fit the parameters the best (note that fat should only be 1.5% to 2% for a normal bun, not 5% like they specify).

You're doing a great job-- she's already come out of her shell so much! Going from cowering under the bed to actually greeting people is HUGE.

I have a neurotic/nervous dog (dachshund/chihuahua/??? mix) and when she first came to live with me she would sit in a corner and shake, would hardly eat, etc (I'm sure you know the drill). She didn't know how to play or anything. Now she's much more well adjusted and happy. So I guess what I'm trying to say is that I've been there.

What I found that worked best for my dog (who is very food motivated) was to toss treats and have her go look for them (she's a good sniffer). It was our first "game." Her first "toy" was a ratty old towel that she started to play tug with (I had bought tons of actual dog toys for her, she just didn't care about them). Whenever she started playing by herself I would sit quietly, watch her for a bit, and encourage her saying things like "Good girl! Yeah! Get it!"

If she's smart and food motivated try a food-dispensing toy (this is a big hit, this one is similar but cheaper). You may have to show her how to use it at first or make it easier until she gains confidence.

Try different types of toys too (mine didn't "get" balls at first, now she loves her tennis ball); it may make her less nervous and more confident to play if you're softly moving around a stuffy instead of your arms. I'm sure small dogs can get overwhelmed by the size difference between you and them, so a toy that is closer to her size (and that she knows is not bodily attached to you) might be more excited.

Take your cues from her behavior (like you've been doing). If you try to play with her and she engages then stop, you stop too. She'll come around. Just be patient and keep praising her and encouraging her. It seems like you're doing a great job already.

This is my advice from training lots of dogs and volunteering many years at the humane society (I am not a professional) - "don't work harder, work smarter." You are trying way too hard and you are burning yourself out. That does not bode well for you or your dog.

He is hyperactive and needs to get his energy out, but that said, no dog needs 4-5 hours of activity a day. That is just crazy. Instead of running or walking (save your knees, you need them!) with him, train him to do urban mushing. Since you says he pulls a lot, it would be dangerous for you to get a regular bike so I would recommend getting a cart.

Next, buy him a weighted pack. Throw this on him (and feel free to put your water bottles and snacks in there) while you are walking or for a couple of hours a day and it will slow him down and tire him out. It also makes him feel like he has a job to do. Since you think he may be a blue lacey, you really need to give him a job to do since he is a working dog. That also explains why he doesn't like doing tricks but likes finding stuff for you.

A couple of activities that are great for a working dog are agility and nose work. Sign up for your local agility and nose work class and the people there will give you great tips on how to tire your dog out without burning yourself out since they are actually experienced with training with working dogs. These kinds of jobs also train him to listen to your commands in a home setting.

Your dog is not a extremely dominant or submissive, he is what working dog trainers call a "soft" dog. This means they are very sensitive to loud, verbal yelling or negative energy. It is hard to see them react when you overcorrect but this also means that they are very trainable since they want to please you. Use a calm and low voice when you correct your dog.

For working from home, you have to learn to ignore him. I know it is heartbreaking to hear his whining but the truth of it is, if you give a dog an inch, they will take a mile. He knows how to push your buttons and he will so you have to harden yourself up not give in. Instead, get him a bunch of interactive toys
like this 1, [2] (https://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Mad-Scientist-Dogs-Level/dp/B003TOKTEG/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1469997634&sr=8-11&keywords=interactive+dog+toys), [3.] (https://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Gambling-Tower-Level-1/dp/B002XCTUIQ/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1469997634&sr=8-38&keywords=interactive+dog+toys) Fill them with his favorite treats and let him learn to amuse himself.

Lastly, this is probably the most important advice I have - get a gentle leader. It jerks their head to the side if they pull, so they stop pulling. It works amazingly for dogs who like to pull on their leash and do not respond to training. It seriously is a godsend for many of the dogs I walked in the shelter and could not control. It will save you many a more broken bones.

Feel free to message me if you need more help. I love helping people who love their dogs enough to not give up on them.

You are welcome! As long as you are constant (ever chance is a chance, complete and consistent with your training you will do well. Understanding that it is a hard long road is good to know and being able to prepare helps.

If your dog is food motivated then use food to motivate. Some use dog food others treats I use treats while training. Good starting indoors then moving out making sure they are solid is what matters. Yes never toys are great get some puzzles to help work brain rotating toys helps too.


My dog loves these:
Trixie Gambling Tower, Level 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002XCTUIQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BbcWCbP64KRC7

Trixie Pet Products Flip Board, Level 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054Q9TMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_accWCbTMGCZK1

Legend Sandy Treat Dispensing Dog Toy, Plush Dog Puzzle Toy for Snuffle Training, Duck Dog Chew Toy Interactive IQ Dog Squeaky Toy for Small Medium Large Dogs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N8MPQNP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vccWCb171ENCZ

I have a lady at local park scare of dogs over the past 6 months seeing how well behaved my girl is she now ask to pet her when she sees her. I do understand it might be hard for her. Maybe she will just throw a treat from afar it still will be good.

My Boxer is a connoisseur of puzzle toys. In Minnesota, it gets way too cold for us to go on long walks to curb his energy, so I engage his brain when it becomes a frozen wasteland outside.

I feed Keenan out of a large Kong Wobbler -- he gets at least one meal a day out of this. It takes him about 30 minutes to work out all the kibbles.

IQ Treat Ball is great for pets that work out puzzles super quickly. This is a fairly difficult toy. Be warned, if you have hard floors, this is loudest thing ever. It's also the perfect size to get stuck under sofas with legs.

Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball is easier to roll around and get kibble sized treats out of. It's also a pain to fill and clean. We don't use this one much.

Everlasting Fun Ball is also hard to fill and difficult to clean, but it's tough. When Keenan is on my last nerve, he gets something super delicious in this and it keeps him occupied until he gets frustrated with it.

Monster Mouth is really tough to get things out of for pups. I'll stuff full sized milk bones in this and leave just a tip hanging out so he can try to pull it out. It keeps him pretty busy, but he gets frustrated by this one quickly.

Buster Food Cube is brilliant in design--you can make it easier and harder to get food out of by twisting the opening. This was Keenan's first puzzle toy and when he figured it out, he got a lot of enjoyment "hiking" it through his back legs at a hard surface to make it bounce off and spray kibbles around. It's loud on hard floors. So loud my ex SO threw it away.

I also pick up random puzzle toys at the store when I see them. I can't find accurate representations on Amazon. Most of them are soft/silicone that you can bend to open and put treats in. Keenan likes his big football one because he knows the yummy, big treats go in that one.

You are doing a great job so far but it sounds like you need more of you time. A dog does get easier. Since I don't think daycare is going to be an option... here are great options that can still give you a tired puppy. Also, 15mins of obedience training is also good for helping to tire them out.

Interactive toys help BIG TIME! I don't know what I would have done without them! My husky is food oriented so these are great. They were really nice when she was a puppy cause I was able to get a break in! Here are my favs:
https://www.amazon.ca/JW-Pet-Company-Hol-ee-Treat/dp/B007R6BM1G/ref=sr_1_50?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467050903&sr=1-50

https://www.amazon.ca/JW-Pet-Company-Treat-Small/dp/B007ZQZG6U/ref=sr_1_96?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467050991&sr=1-96

http://www.dog.com/item/jw-pet-treat-tower-treat-dispensing-dog-toy/403452/

And of course stuffed Kongs (freeze them with peanut butter or cheese, etc).
And remember, you don't need to use dog treats. You could use their dog food. You can also buy the bones with the marrow in the middle and once the marrow is gone... take a butter knife and put peanut butter in the middle.

It may just be a matter of finding toys that can keep him engaged. There are toys that are like catnip kickers or static little stuffies, but then there are also some that are battery-operated or plug in (lasers, concealed motion toys, magnetic toys).

My personal preference, especially if I'm not home to supervise are toys that can be active with just the cat's actions alone. This woven straw is one of my cat's favourites because it catches in her claws as she swats it, so as she moves, it follows her motion until it uncatches and flings off, so she'll go chase it.

I've got this cheap little wand that I use to play with her that moves fairly unpredictably and actually got my cat panting because she was so into it.

Another thing I do everyday is spend 15-20 minutes making her chase her meal. I feed wet food during the day and offer a limited amount of kibble at night, so what I do with the kibble is toss it up the stairs or around the house within her sight so she chases each piece to get fed. I do this until she gets so tired that she has to lie down 3 or 4 separate times, and then I let her rest.

After that, I fill some foraging toys with some more kibble so she has something to work for. If your cat is food motivated, this could work well for you too because it keeps them mentally and physically busy. I have a treat ball and a Wobbert (a little more challenging than a regular treat ball) but I find they're quick to solve and not very engaging. Most of the ones I get are dog toys:

• Mad Scientist
  
  
• Jigsaw Slider
  
  
• Flip board level 2
  
  
• Brain mover toy
  
  
• Lucky Slots
  
  
• Training level 3
  
  
• Training level 3
  
  Also, I hide kibble pieces all over her furniture and any cat-friendly furniture. In toys, in any nooks and crannies, in places I want her to explode. It's a good reason to get her feeling like she has a bit of a mission and poking around.

I have a 9 or 10 y.o. who is partially disabled so is also losing weight despite having free reign over our living room.

Our vet cautioned us against feeding too much sugary fruit. Even though these foods are higher in calories, the sugar will upset the natural bacteria balance in their guts. Our vet suggested doubling the pellets but not unlimited. Also, she suggested briefly using pellets designed for young rabbits (Oxbow makes an excellent high quality one) because they have more calories. This should only be for the short term, however.

Don't forget unlimited hay... with older rabbits (Though 7 is not toooooo old) sometimes they respond better to Orchard Grass (Again, Oxbow) because it is safe and healthy for unlimited use, but it's softer and sweeter tasting (apparently, I have not personally tasted it haha)

Exercising the bun will help too - to rebuild atrophied muscles. This thing Treat Ball is an insanely popular toy for our 2 rabbits. Fill it with Oxbow pellets and when they push it w/ their noses a few fall out at a time. They catch on quick and it really motivates movement. This will help build muscle mass, which is what you want.

Have you tried dog activity boards? They're great because they work well with food-motivated buns. Here's the one I have and my girl absolutely loves it. She starts doing circles every time I pull it out. I'll admit, she tries to lift it up and flip it over (unsuccessfully) but she'll easily spend a half-hour working at it, even sometimes after she's gotten all the treats. I make sure to take it away once she's had her fill of playing with it. So far, it's been 7 months and it hasn't lost its appeal. There's lots of other versions and great ways to switch things up so it's always a new game.

I put her meal-time pellets in the treat holes. She spends quite a bit of energy working at it so I can usually expect a full, exhausted flop afterwards. You can find more brands and styles through this link.. I think that website even has videos of their bun enjoying them!

Tips: If your girl is 13 lbs, you might want to glue/tape some weights to the bottom so she doesn't just flip it upside down.

I added this in a lower comment, but I want to put it here: the Omega Ball Tricky Treat Ball is another awesome feeder! We used the IQ Ball for a few months and Monty loved it. We got the Omega one because our apartment has a lot of tiles and metallic closet doors, and we didn't want to piss off the neighbours with noise.

Monty also gets the post-walk crazies, and this completely takes care of them! (Usually.)

My dog has this kibble-dispensing ball and gets most of his breakfast from it. We've had a lot of kibble-dispensing toys but this one is my favorite.

You can also give her more mental stimulation by varying your walking routes, taking longer walks, or bringing a book and a picnic blanket to the park so she can lie in the sun in a new place. Try different types/textures of kong stuffings, or have friends over if she likes meeting new folks. Learning new tricks, as other people have said- basically anything that's new and a positive experience for her.

Remember that while we tend to think of mind, body, and social stuff as all being separate, she's still using her brain for walks, sniffing stuff, and for social interactions. There's already a lot of mental stimulation in her life. Trying some new games and learning new tricks will be fun for you both but don't feel bad if she's uninterested in puzzle toys.

It depends on the dog. Our older Heeler is pushing 3. Yesterday for example: woke up, tennis ball in back yard tennis ball in backyard tennis ball in backyard for 30 minutes. Then an hour or so later we went to the dog park which luckily is HUGE. I’ve got a mid-size chuckit. We use that and some awesome “virtually” indestructible rubber balls that I launch across the field for him to sprint after. He’s good for a dozen or so of those chases. Then I switch to a kick-fetch, and he’s good for a few more of those then it’s time to go home. Sometimes we’ll add in a hike or swim in the creek.

My wife takes him out in the backyard for more fetch for 30 mins or so, then maybe again in the early evening. We ran with them last night in the neighborhood for a mile or so, and after 30 mins rest, he could probably go for more fetch.

Our younger heeler, she just turned 1. She’s more interested in sniffing things and eating grass and getting pets. At the dog park, she’ll meet other dogs and chase him for one or two throws/ball kicks, and mostly that’s it. Occasionally my wife and I will separate at the dog park and call them back and forth and that’s really the only exercise she goes for. She did catch a squirrel once though somehow.

So point being, it depends on the dog. We’ve got two blue Heelers, one is an insatiable tennis-ball obsessed run junky, the other is a couch potato who enjoys jumping after the occasional bug. But we do take her running.

Looks like you have a good list going, remember to update your pups microchip with your address and get him/her a tag with your details.

We got a 36 inch crate and it's plenty big for our boy (he's around 30 pounds).

Puppia harness is a great starter harness, it's soft and doesn't have a bunch of metal jingling pieces which our puppy HATED on his harness our breeder gave us.

Kibble, check out dog food advisor for reviews and ratings of foods content, we were using grain free salmon and sweet potato from chicken soup for the soul, it's decently priced and well rated I can't find it anywhere atm so we're switching him back to their normal kibble.

Salmon Oil is a lifesaver in the winter, our pup gets terribly dry skin and extremely itchy without it.

Start out with a puppy kong, they sell kong fillers that are cheese and peanut butter flavored, our puppy was pretty picky at first and only ate the cheese one, didn't like frozen kongs either.

I'd start with a Basic Collar here's a Dog Tag Silencer and a Break-away collar for outdoors or dog park. A dog was choked unconscious at our park so I typically just keep our guys ID tags on his harness and don't use a collar, but if you do I definitely recommend a break-away if you are primarily using a harness with it.

Items we found useful: Bed Liner, Crate Fence, Kong, Stainless Steel Bowls (highly reccomend US made do not buy any made in China for health reasons), Zippy Paws Hide and Seek toys, Potty/accident cleaner, Potty Bells, Anti-chew Bitter Apple spray, 50 ft Leash, Retractable Leash, Soft stop Leash extender, Car Seat Belt, Car Booster Seat, Gentle Shampoo, Comb, Travel Water Bottle, Flirt Pole, Special Treats, Chew Stick, Greenies

Sorry for the HUGE list lol, feel free to ask any questions!

Is your cage set up so the bedding would be on the floor, or are there bars with a pull out tray underneath? Sugar gliders have nice little feet for grabbing so the bar floor is nice and I use Carefresh Natural Pet Bedding in the tray.

The only other feature that is a "must have" is a sleep area. Sleep pouches are the most popular, but I use what was originally a frozen strawberry container, cut a hole for them to get in and out (make sure the edges are dull and won't cut them if you do this), cozied it up with nesting material, and hung it from the cage ceiling so it can sway a bit like they like. One of my gliders had a habit of getting caught in various sleep pouches no matter the material or how diligent I was with trimming their nails so I switched for her safety.

I also have a hanging ferret tunnel and this small animal house and those are their two favorite hangouts. I've also heard of sugar gliders having a lot of fun with ball pits so I plan on trying one of those out soon.

First, what a cutie. I hope he never grows into those ears. They’re huge and adorable.

So.. You have so many options. Everything from simple toys (like the wobble kong or the tricky treat ball) to more complex puzzles (like the mad scientist or the mini mover). If your pup is pretty smart, & the fact he’s border collie/gsd suggests he probably is, he might really enjoy the mental work out the more challenging puzzles present.

If eating too quick is your main worry and you don’t always have time for feeding toys you can also get bowls specifically designed to slow dogs down. Just search “dog slow feeder bowls” on google/amazon. (The outward hound bowls are great.)

Check with your local laws, because it might be illegal to let your dog out to roam. They can be classified as a dog at large and taken to the local shelter. If your dog where to bite anyone, it is on you to pay for the damages. Also cars hit dogs all the time, so it’s best to keep the dog contained in a yard, on leash or dog run.

Couple of questions

What kind of dog do you have?
-Some breeds need more energy outlets then other. Some also need more mental stimulation than others.

How old is this dog?
-Some breeds have a longer “puppy faze” than others.

Does this dog wear a shock collar or shock bark collar?

• Shock collars, and shock bark collars can make a barking issue worse.
  
• Their are non shocking training collars that can be used, but a trainer will know if your dog will benefit. And how to use them with your dog.
  
  Has the dog been seen by a vet to rule out any illness or pain related issue?
  
• dogs don’t show pain like people do, it’s always best to make sure it’s not a medical thing. Plus vets often times know of trainers in the area.
  
  What training does this dog have?
  
• Do they know basic commands, and when I say know, I mean first time you ask for a sit they do. Or are they less than trained/still a puppy?
  
• has this dog been to a professional trainer?
  
  Where is this dog at all day?
  
• is it in a crate, roaming the house, in a room, in the yard?
  
• is this dog possibly barking at something stimulating? Like a bird, or person?
  
  Other than the walks what other sort of energy outlets does the dog have?
  
• fetch? Frisbee? Tug of war? Swimming?
  Dogs need play time too! Also a energized dog is way harder to train and more likely to get in trouble than a worn out dog.
  
  Is the dog given any mental stimulation?
  
• Training is mental stimulation, but there are things like Kong’s, food puzzles, and other toys to help with boredom things like this and this putting some of their food in them and then making them work for it
  
  
  Dogs are work and they don’t get better over night. If you and your parents are willing to put in the effort, and time into training. Then there is hope.
  
  —Worse case if your parents don’t want to train the dog, or things are to much. Perhaps you can suggest a local dog rescue take the dog.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Hello there we have a pit as well. He shreds toys to peices in seconds, I went on amazon.com and found a ball that he plays with all the time. We've had the toy for close to a year now and its still in one peice. The good thing about the toy is that it smells like mint :D, its not too small or too big, easy to clean, cheap, and glows in the dark. The only down fall is that the rubber material that its made of is kinda sticky, meaning hair sticks to it, but other than that its perfect for pits :D

Hope this helps!!



Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Dog-Orbee-Tuff-Cosmos-Luna/dp/B00C0LZYO4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397943169&sr=8-1&keywords=luna+dog+balls

This is Bailey!

I have a Fur Babies wishlist so anything would be great. She really loves balls and animal chew toys.

In the photo, she was being a good girl or just a laid back girl because my son put those silly glasses on her and she kept them on for 20 minutes!

She sleeps with my kids all the time and she loves them so much!

My dog is a chewer and a licker too! We got him one of these balls and he loved it :) Happy birthday to your pup!

Edit to add: These are great too! http://amzn.com/B000X2TCWM

My dog quickly destroyed the West Paw Zogoflex Hurley Bone and the Tux. He also quickly destroyed an XL black "classic" Kong and a black Kong bone. I got him a new XXL black Kong and he's only interested in licking peanut butter out of it, I think it's too big for him to really chew on (which was my intent.) We haven't tried Goughnuts, but we might in the future.

The West Paw and Kong Extreme toys just aren't as indestructible as I thought they'd be. I haven't tried it, but the black Kong ball might be good - I find that spheres are good because they're hard to hold when slippery with slobber and this keeps dogs from being able to surgically attack a weak spot / seam / hole.

Things that he hasn't destroyed are these:

• Set of 3 rubber balls - very similar to lacrosse balls, but probably way cheaper. I wish they were a little bigger, though. If your dog is really big and has a huge throat these could present a choking hazard, but they're fine for my 78 lb dog. They also don't have a hole in them as a choking safety breathing hole, so keep that in mind.
  
  
• [Just the squirrels](https://www.amazon.com/Outward-Hound-Squirrel-Squeaky Puzzle/dp/B0002I0O60/ref=lp_2975413011_1_2) - this might be because my dog is a weirdo but he just likes to chase and gently chew (mouth) the squirrel. Plus you have 2 as backups. I think maybe it's almost too small for his big mouth to really pick apart. They sell just the squirrels as well as "refills" which might be even better, as my dog did start ripping apart the plush hiding "log".
  
  
• Split elk antler - I like the split one because it keeps him focused on gnawing out the softer marrow and not gnawing or chewing on the harder outer bone. Plus now that he'd dug out some of the marrow I can fill it with peanut butter and freeze it.
  
  Also, Nylabones (the really big Galileo is good) and jumbo Benebones, although they can get sharp nubs which can cut gums, so I got a heavy duty metal file typically used for metal and it works really well to file down the sharp prickly places.
  
  

I have a husky named Koda! He is four years old and a bundle of energy! I'm quite sure he thinks he's a cat as he doesn't really act like a dog. He likes to lay on the back of the couch and climb on things lol. He also purrs when you pet him (he's really growling but I call it purring). He would absolutely hate this but he gets bad mats on his hips and this would be the easiest way to get them off :(

Let's see.... the no stuffing part is kind of hard... but Koda loves these kong tennis balls he can now surgically remove the squeaker with his k-9's lol but they still get a lot of play before they finally give out. Thanks for the contest!

Buster, Dexter, Leelah?

Our corgi is Winston! :)

Kong balls are the bomb diggitty! Winston eats through everything but those!

Soapy Paws

) Thanks for the contest! And I totally understand the Lush obsession...I have to steer clear of there otherwise I'd have a lot of debt! :P

Edit: RTFQ, sweetpea89. Raffle phrase added.

Terra loves to play fetch, but we don't have any balls(available under more buying choices for 3.99+ free shipping) right now.

Thanks for the contest!
Bonus Picture!

He likes this one
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07239T47Y

Also have one of the ball treat dispensers, can't find the exact one on amazon, but similar to this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074C4LCY1

Sometimes we just put a few treats in it, sometimes put part of his dinner in it, which keeps him busy for awhile

We also do a lot of trick training, and have recently started doing "find it." Started out by just tossing a treat on the ground near him and say find it. Then progress to having him sit and stay, and hide a treat somewhere just out of sight, then "okay" to release the stay and tell him find it.

Hi hi hi! We're Lola, Scraps, and Hazel! Since Lola is older and has plenty of dog toys, we'd most want this for us cats!
I want to be friends with Hanners and Viktor, but would most want to spend a day with Viktor - we're a little nervous around other dogs (even when they look soo friendly!). You guys would probably like these tennis balls (maybe bigger for Hanners) - we have them and they're fun for dogs AND cats.

My dog has good luck with this treat ball:

http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Tricky-Treat-Large/dp/B0002DK26M

However, when she used this one, she got similarly frustrated, and would even angrily pounce at it.

http://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Everlasting-Ball-Medium-Large/dp/B003YHB8DO/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1427208454&sr=1-2&keywords=treat+dispensing+chew+ball

The second ball had these little rubber pegs that stopped the treats from easily falling out, so I cut one of the pegs off, and now her kibble falls out more easily. She likes it more and doesn't get mad at it. =)

I showed my dog how they fell out, pointing to the hole and then holding it upside down. I did that enough that now I see Luna trying to hold hers different angles with her head so the hole points down. She's a smart pup!

Maybe buy some bitter apple spray and spray around the corners and base of the bed to deter her from going on it/near it? It is safe and nontoxic, and although I haven't tried it myself I hear that ferrets really don't like it and avoid it like the plague. It's cheap and on Amazon as well.

I agree with lots of toys, but by nature ferrets just aren't good at staying on one thing for periods of time. That's why you should have lots of different toys, so she can cycle to the next thing. I got my ferrets a small ball pit to play in which they LOVE, but be warned - they like to steal the balls out of it ;)
Do you have a tube for her to run around through? The tube keeps my most rambunctious baby occupied for more than any other toy.

Potty training for the bunnies: you may see their litter habits improve after a couple weeks of being home, and then see their litter box use decline greatly as they approach 4 months of age (yay, hormones). If you have males greater than 3 lbs, you should be able to neuter them at 4 months. For females and smaller rabbits, give it a couple more months. Litter habits should improve after surgery, but you may need to help them along. Collect all stray poops and and them in the litter box. Wipe up any out of litter box messes as quickly as you can. You can use white vinegar to deodorize the spot. Place the hay rack in the litter box, so they're poised to use the bathroom as they snack.

A water bowl will work fine. When you pick them up, ask if they've been drinking from a bowl or bottle. When they get home, make sure that they are drinking from the bowl. If they are accustomed to drinking from a bottle and are having difficulties making the switch to a bowl, you can put a bottle in until they've make the transition.

My rabbits love these woven balls. I'll pick up random wood chews whenever I go to the pet store. Sometimes I'll put their pellets in one of these treat balls to encourage foraging. Some cat jingle balls and some wooden parrot toys also wok well as rabbit toys. Hay stuffed toilet paper rolls make cheap DIY toys. You can fill a box with shredded paper and cut a hole in the box, so your bunnies can dig around in that.

Limit treats. Hold off on fruits and veggies until 3 months of age. Introduce new foods slowly and in small quantities to avoid an upset stomach.

If you weren't already planning for it, I'd recommend keeping your new young ones separated until they've both been neutered to avoid unwanted pregnancies and fighting.

Might not be exactly what you're looking for, but this soccer ball-sized ball has been Mastiff/Dane-proof.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EMSVV4E?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Here's a picture with our puppy and the ball a few months back: https://imgur.com/a/1AvBirW

Even though it's the size of a soccer ball, we play fetch with it. We don't use tennis balls anymore because he gets more enjoyment out of tearing it up than playing fetch.

Find a parking lot, church, school, somewhere with zero or limited night traffic, that has lights, and play fetch there. Obviously you have to be careful with cars and all that but if you can find a good one off the beaten path it works well.
Another option depending on how much it snows, but these glow chuckits work pretty well. I know I use mine every night now that its dark by 6 pm.

My dog Zoë got a babble ball a while back and she loves it. It talks to her and she loves to chase it around Pet Qwerks Talking Babble Ball Interactive Dog Toy, Wisecracks and Makes Funny Sounds When Touched https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MNEFGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JgoACbQKNM6MX her gotcha day is coming up on the 25th too! I think I'm gonna bake her some treats

he also likes these: https://www.amazon.ca/Kong-KONG-Air-Squeaker-Ball/dp/B000MCZV5A/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1538171027&sr=1-1&keywords=mini+tennis+balls

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they squeak and are nice and small too. perfect for a little minpin snout ;)

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edit: XS size

Part 1: This glow dog ball is 4.93 which is the cheapest thing

Part B: Baymax is pretty scientific. I mean he is a health care companion!
Thank you for the contest!

I don't know whose black lab that is. I just kind of took her to the dog park a bunch of times and she kind off picked it up. It helps that I kind of started her off by getting her a little pug sized life jacket: http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-Outward-Designer-Jacket-Orange/dp/B003MU9OMU
Also, you gotta get extra small tennis balls because most pugs have small mouths:
http://www.amazon.com/SqueakAIR-Balls-Extra-Small-Yellow/dp/B000MCZV5A

We go swimming about nice a week. She loves it! I'll get her to make some YouTube intructional videos.

I wish I had 1,000 caramel MnMs. Those things are so freaking good. Idk why I waited so long to try them but I’m obsessed.

Congrats on your karma! I’m linking these tough tennis balls for my pupper-do since she loves to tear her toys up and these are tough ones! No need for 1000 tho.

Dear cat owners:

Before feeding, require that they catch this twice.

1/4 cup dry food morning & evening goes in here.

1/2 small can of wet food before bed.

This will create a svelte, but not too skinny, very happy cat who will love you for longer, be able to lick its ass and clean itself, and not require insulin shots or crazy shit like that later in life.

Maybe the ball style Kong will work better? I use these for my 3 dogs and they all love them.

This kong extreme ball! I have the larger version for my pit foster, and it's indestructible. It's really dense--solid all the way through--and it makes a great teething toy as well.

My boys used to have one of those talking babble ball toys. It's made of a fairly hard plastic and survived being chewed upon by a Lab. HOWEVER, it is super obnoxious! Haha, it will go off on the slightest vibrations, and sometimes it felt like it would never shut up.

I think a couple companies make 'whistling' toys made for fetching too, but I can't remember any off the top of my head. They are kind of like those Nerf football things that warble when they go through the air.

Planet Dog Orbee Tuff Luna Moon Dog Chew Ball, 100% Guaranteed Tough, Glow in the Dark, Made in the USA, Medium, Glow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C0LZYO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6e06AbY5HKFT8

There is an orange "Sol" ball as well. Both 4 inch in size.

Or the "Chuck it extreme" tennis size ball.

Those are the only 2 kinds of balls my girls haven't destroyed.

Antler chews are awesome too!

I've got two bulldogs and these have lasted a long time. Some of it is that they tend to not go nuts about these unless I'm actively playing with them.

However, THESE and these surprisingly have lasted months now and my guys both are crazy for them - especially the orange one. Don't bother with the treat inserts after the first ones though, they pop right out and just get eaten whole.

Nope, they are tennis ball shaped and come in like 5 sizes. The rubber seems to be much softer and more flexible than a tennis ball. Usually my boy chomps on tennis balls and even the name brand ones crack within an hour, but the kong ones flex and don’t crack.

Medium is standard tennis ball size but the large is only slightly bigger and lasts much longer for us.
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Squeaker-Tennis-Balls-2-Pack/dp/B001TI0XRW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501081336&sr=8-2&keywords=kong+squeaker+ball+large

I see the football shaped one on there too and it looks like the same ball/material, so yes! Same ball - different shape.

Disclaimer: these are different from the kong air dog regular tennis balls, which are garbage.

Those balls are sweet - they glow in the dark which makes it much easier for my dog to find and they make a whistling sound when you throw them which makes my blinder dog able to track it. https://www.amazon.com/Chuckit-Medium-Glow-2-5-Inch-1-Pack/dp/B001B4TV2W

I went through that "buy ferrets expensive toys" phase for awhile -- I think every new ferret owner does -- but eventually you realize that ferrets don't care about expensive toys. Cardboard boxes, plastic bags, towels, milk caps, old socks, bubble wrap, and other "trash" is all fun and games for ferrets. You can even make your own toys better and cheaper than what you can get pre-made; for example, this Ferret Ball Pit comes with 35 balls and costs $19. Alternately, buy these 144 ping pong balls for $6 and use the cardboard shipping box with a couple of holes cut into it.

https://www.amazon.com/Jolly-Pets-Soccer-Orange-X-Large/dp/B01EMSVV4E

It's made by Jolly Pets, 99% sure this is the one.

My dogs love these puzzle balls. They have to learn to roll it with their nose to make the food come out.

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https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Tricky-Treat-Large/dp/B005B3LB2C/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=dog%2Bpuzzle%2Bball&qid=1557519916&s=gateway&sr=8-7&th=1

I would love to get a link for that, if you have one! We usually get these from the pet store in "extra small".

Kong toy with peanut butter inside.

Also my dog loves the squeaky tennis balls: https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Squeaker-Tennis-Balls-2-Pack/dp/B001TI0XRW

Those and nylabones are the only things she doesn't instantly destroy.

I got mine one of these to put pellets in and he LOVES IT. I also sometimes put pellets in a box that has shredded paper bits in it so he has to "dig" for them.

They’re at PetSmart, but they’re like $15, get it on Amazon for cheaper.

www.amazon.com/Marshall-Pet-Products-Pop-N-Play-Ball/dp/B007ZN5TN8/ My ferrets have one too and they love it. The balls that came with it quickly got squsished/bit by Sparky so I refilled it with plastic easter eggs I bought on clearance just after easter.

I am referring to these which are just a little bit bigger than a table tennis ball. Great for small dogs.

Planet Dog Orbee Tuff Luna Moon Dog Chew Ball, 100% Guaranteed Tough, Glow in the Dark, Made in the USA, Medium, Glow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C0LZYO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4FMWBbR7WS7B3

I've had both the Luna and Sol an they've lasted for years where nothing else will. Also the Chuck it extreme balls are great too!

Ours is a power chewer. She lives for her [Kong ball] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VBC0UC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1). We fill it with peanut butter and freeze it. Shes also a fan of this ball. Both haven't been destroyed yet.

Jolly Pets 8" Soccer Ball, Orange, Large/X-Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EMSVV4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Mp56BbN2W8VEY

Treat Dispensing Chew Ball, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YD8NS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_M-K0BbT1WXP3H

Am I right? Or is it the everlasting one?
https://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Everlasting-Ball-Medium-Large/dp/B003YHB8DO

It sounds like she’s in her terrible twos. It will get better. You got this.

I have one thing to add to the above advise. Any meal she eats out of a bowl is a missed opportunity. When my pup was going through his destructive phase I would use about half of each meal for training. — sit, down, stand drills... scent training... “watch me” on walks.. look up rally training— and the other half would go in a food ball. I’ve included a link to the one we use but there are lots of different types and brands. We also use slow feeders. And they make dog puzzles but they need to be supervised.

Walks are excellent but brain training will exhaust her faster.

https://www.amazon.com/Hipat-Interactive-Dispenser-Environmental-Fragrance/dp/B074C4LCY1?crid=1AJ0BVK43Z0BV&keywords=dog+food+ball&qid=1537918685&sprefix=dog+food+ball&sr=8-6&ref=mp_s_a_1_6

The wobble wag giggle ball

Babble ball

Weazle ball; sometimes they are noisy just rolling around.

Interactive plush squeaky toy

How much dry food is she being fed? The problem with rabbits is that they like to act like they are starving even after you give them a full meal - it's important not to give them pellets whenever they 'seem' hungry. Providing they have an unlimited supply of hay, they will never go hungry, and hay won't make them fat. She only needs about an eggcup full of pellets per day along with a handful of fresh greens (avoid sugary root vegetable and fruits). Some vets even advise to cut out pellets completely for very overweight rabbits, however this should only be done if advised by your vet. If the weight won't budge I would talk to a rabbit-savvy vet and try to figure out some sort of diet plan.

Unfortunately lazy rabbits may need an extra nudge to get moving! One thing you can do is make her work for her food - rather than giving it in a bowl, make her work for it by scattering it around the room or put it in a treat ball. You can also make her environment more stimulating to make her want to move around more - provide new things like cardboard boxes, tunnels, boxes filled with hay that she can dig through, etc.

If your dog likes crazy noise toys, this is great!

Babble Ball https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MNEFGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5wV3DbJCCYJ2Z

¨There are also glow in the dark balls for dogs.


https://www.amazon.com/Chuckit-Medium-Glow-2-5-Inch-1-Pack/dp/B001B4TV2W


Reviews mention a good glow for 1/2-1 hours, after which it still glows but not as strongly.

Marshall Pet Products Pop-N-Play... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007ZN5TN8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Can confirm, neuništive:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B013QTEESK/

http://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Pet-Products-Pop-N-Play-Ball/dp/B007ZN5TN8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367468432&sr=8-1&keywords=ferret+ball+pit

Kong makes a large tennis ball that squeaks.

Example Link

Is this it?

My dog will skin and dismember (he actually does it in that order) any tennis ball in under ten minutes, I got him a solid rubber Kong ball for random ball chewery, and one of these will last him a year or so.

One of these...

This

This

Or this

That is a ball pit! You can get one from Marshall (https://www.amazon.com/Marshall-Pet-Products-Pop-N-Play-Ball/dp/B007ZN5TN8)

They didn't like it as much until they realized they could destroy the balls, lol.

I don't give my pups tennis balls because the fur gets sand on it and then becomes like sand paper on their teeth. We've only found one ball that was acceptable and stands up to the abuse. These ones. IDK if I'd give these to a GSD or a Pit as they might split, but my pups have been using these as chewing gum for 1+ years and they show absolutely no sign of wear.