Orange Fluffball Still Going Strong

 

The thing about squeaky dog toys is that many dogs (mine included) are apparently convinced that bad things will happen if the squeaker buried inside the toy isn’t immediately removed. Whether they think it’s actually a chipmunk or a bird in there, or are just really curious, lots of dogs just won’t stop until they see that little piece of plastic.

Because of this, I’ve essentially stopped buying squeaky toys for Roxy and Stuey, my little brown rescue dogs. It’s not only wasteful to see all that fluff and fabric get thrown away, it’s also no fun at all to keep finding little bits of fuzz weeks after the carnage.

So when Ann suggested we review the Go Dog toy “with Chew Guard Technology,” I was a bit hesitant, since I figured this would not end well. But here we are, two whole days later, and the big orange fluff ball is still in one piece. Roxy did that creepy thing where she grabbed it and shook it back and forth, as if to break its neck. Stuey was fascinated by the tag (which is strangely still attached) but neither was able to rip the plush toy, and the squeaker, at least for now, is still inside.

The dogs might disagree, but the success of a squeaky toy, in my book, is equal parts interest and durability.

I can’t make any promises about the long-term longevity of this toy, but since 48 hours of mostly rain and awful humidity (meaning bored dogs stuck inside the house) have passed, we may have a winner.