Dog people - a gift question

[sewpinkgal]

My brother and SIL have a 1 yo black lab. I'd like to get something for the pup from us for Christmas. We have 2 kids that they add to their list every year and I'd like to reciprocate a bit for their baby. Suggestions? She likes to chew or really, destroy things (oops) and she loves the beach/water. I can always get her a cute bandana or something to wear, but would love other ideas. Thanks!!

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My 1 y/o lab mix loves kong wubbas (the kind that have long tails), antlers, and tennis balls.

I think anything that looks sturdy (kong, west paw, j w pets are all good brands) would be great. Huggle hounds makes really cute Christmas toys--I'll try to find a link.

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www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JU0G5QY/ref=mp_s_a_1_47?qid=1419104008&sr=8-47&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Huggle Hounds have lasted much longer than regular stuffed toys around our house.

[sequins]

Dog toys are great. Like balls or hide and find toys. We go through them so quickly. I got this plush soccer ball at Ikea and that's maddie's favorite now to fetch. So maybe a couple of big plush balls and some squeaky hide and find toys. If you want to be all fancy, you could get a bow tie or a flower for the collar.

www.amazon.com/Kyjen-PP01056-Hide-A-Squirrel-Squeak-4-Piece/dp/B0002I0O60/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1419103931&sr=8-3&keywords=hiding+toys




www.amazon.com/Ethical-Plush-Soccer-Ball-2-Inch/dp/B0002AS1SQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419103891&sr=8-2&keywords=plush+ball



Chuck it is also very popular but they might already have it.

www.amazon.com/Chuckit-Classic-Launcher-Colors-Vary/dp/B00006IX59/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419103914&sr=8-1&keywords=ball+thrower

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The squirel in the log toy is the best. There is also a rabbit in a slipper version. My girls love both, Nala carries one of the baby rabbits around with her everywhere. Also, treats are always appreciated. Bonita sent the huskies awesome peanut butter gingerbread men that they've already eaten and I intend to get more of- seasonally appropriate and devoured by my huskies.

shopaholicdog.com/buddy-biscuits-by-cloud-star/

[dexteroni]

Ditto kongs and antlers. My pups also like the harder Nylabones, the white ones, and toys made of rope, like these.
The last time I was at the pet store, they were promoting bull horns. We haven't tried them yet though.

A dog who destroys things is probably bored. A puzzle toy might help occupy them. Nina Ottosson makes good ones but they're expensive. Kyjen makes cheaper ones.

[dexteroni]

sequins that soccer ball toy is one of Sadie's all-time favorite stuffed toys. She carries one from room to room with her. We're on our second one and I have a third on hand for when this one goes.

ETA it's also a good pillow lol.

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[RoxMonster]

I have a lab who is a really strong chewer. I agree with Kong toys--many dog owners already have an actual Kong, but Kong brand has other toys and food puzzles that they enjoy.

Another great brand of non-destructible toys is West Paw. We have pretty much every toy they offer and Rox loves them, and despite frequent chewing, has not put a single dent in them.

[coribelle26]

My big black dog loves the Nylabone chew toy that's like a big nubbly ring. It's got to be the really hard Nylabone stuff, if it's rubbery he'll destroy it.

The squirrel log was also a big hit, though we have to hide it a lot because he wants to pull the leaves off the log and eat them.

[dexteroni]

Oh, and the Nylabone dinosaurs are a fun alternative to a plain bone. Quincy and Sadie love them; We have a lot of headless and tailless dinosaurs lying around our house. lol.

[dexteroni]

Dec 20, 2014 14:48:34 GMT -5 @kizmet said:

Dec 20, 2014 14:45:29 GMT -5 dexteroni said:

sequins that soccer ball toy is one of Sadie's all-time favorite stuffed toys. She carries one from room to room with her. We're on our second one and I have a third on hand for when this one goes.

ETA it's also a good pillow lol.

OMG LOVE.  Want to kiss that face!!

Stop by anytime you're in Cleveland! lol. You'll get kissed back, probably by two dogs.

[katecoop]

One of our dogs is a hobby chewer and he loses his mind when he gets a new Jack: www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Busy-Buddy-Jack-Large/dp/B00520EL62/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419105684&sr=8-1&keywords=petsafe+jack

There are little flavored discs you put on to make it even better, but he loves it without them too.

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My dog isn't a big fan of her Kong but likes to chew rope toys and hard Nylabones. She isn't destructive, so we do get her stuffed animals that she likes to cuddle/sleep with. One toy that is a big hit is a soft/mesh floating Frisbee, perfect for water dogs. I got it at Target in the summer, but I'm not sure if it's available right now. Also, I recommend Wellness Wellbites treats. My dog loves them! Antlers are also good for power chewers.

[grover]

We stopped buying stuffed toys for our 1.5 year old lab. They get destroyed in under five minutes. He has a west paw ball, a few nylabones and antlers, but his favorite toy is the gonut.

[lilibet]

My dog is a chewer and loves the Nylabone. I get the stronger/bigger ones made for strong chewers and they last a long time. Petsmart had some good deals on toys when I was there last weekend.

If you can find them, they make these toys that you put food or treats in and the dogs knock them around to make the stuff fall out. We got one for our dog to slow down his eating but they're also really good for bored dogs.

And for treats our dog loves the Wet Noses brand from Petsmart. They pretty much always have peanut butter, which he loves, and last time I looked they had a pumpkin one but not sure if that's still out or not though. The Trader Joe's brand has also been a hit.

And can I say, as someone without kids, I love when others buy our pup something. It's not expected, and I'd certainly never ask, but it is nice to get that little acknowledgement, you know. So, you're awesome.

[nomad100]

Dec 20, 2014 14:49:44 GMT -5 dexteroni said:

Oh, and the Nylabone dinosaurs are a fun alternative to a plain bone. Quincy and Sadie love them; We have a lot of headless and tailless dinosaurs lying around our house. lol.

Our two chewers love the dinos. Something about the nubby texture.  We also have lots of headless ones scattered around the house.

If their pup loves to chew nylabones are the way to go.  

[mrsukyankee]

My Barney loves, loves, loves his treat ball - it stimulates his mind, he gets food and it's pretty much indestructible.

[isabel]

Treats are always welcome and a large chew of some type would probably be appreciated for a pup like her. Also, do you know what they feed her? Not a bad idea to go with grain free treats if they are into that kind of thing. My dogs have never been all that into toys, but it took Guapo a pretty long time to destroy a brand of those indestructible soft toys.

[sewpinkgal]

You guys are awesome - thank you so much for all the suggestions! We don't have a dog, so I was very much flying blind on this.

I just ordered the squirrel log (the extra large so it will actually get here before Christmas), a holiday 2-pack of the dinosaurs (they're red and green!) and a Kong Wubba for the water. And I have a whole list of cool items to peruse next time I want to get her a little something. Thank you again!

[jennistarr1]

Dec 20, 2014 14:49:44 GMT -5 dexteroni said:

Oh, and the Nylabone dinosaurs are a fun alternative to a plain bone. Quincy and Sadie love them; We have a lot of headless and tailless dinosaurs lying around our house. lol.

Yrs, my dog loves these...or a box of greenies