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Toy Question

Post by Betucker » Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:02 am

Hello all! I will be getting a French Brittany pup come August 9th and I was wondering what toys do you get for you dogs? I'm asking because I know it's recommended to get toys that don't have a squeaker and it seems like any softer toy has one. So what toys do y'all use and where do you get them from? Thanks!

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Re: Toy Question

Post by ezzy333 » Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:55 am

Never bought a toy for a pup as they can have fun with a piece of rope, a stick, or a list of other things such as a box.

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Re: Toy Question

Post by mnaj_springer » Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:30 am

I like the ropes, Kong toys, and the "jolly ball." I also didn't want squeakers for the hard mouth reasons, but more importantly, they are extremely annoying. Also, the local fleet store sells some stuffed shin bones that have lasted a year with my dogs. They go through raw hides in minutes then get sick from them, so I avoid those.

When we (my wife and I) got our first pup as a couple people gave us a bunch of toys and lots had squeakers. I cut them open, removed the squeakers, and then sewed them back up.

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Re: Toy Question

Post by polmaise » Mon Jul 25, 2016 11:33 am

ezzy333 wrote:Never bought a toy for a pup as they can have fun with a piece of rope, a stick, or a list of other things such as a box.
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Yup, and they take great delight in parading with a broom :lol:
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Post by shags » Mon Jul 25, 2016 3:18 pm

My pup really enjoyed playing with his wading pool

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Re: Toy Question

Post by polmaise » Mon Jul 25, 2016 3:32 pm

should have put water in it :lol:

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Sharon » Mon Jul 25, 2016 3:43 pm

tennis balls , ropes, dead squirrel on a stick

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Re: Toy Question

Post by reba » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:10 pm

Kongs are good.

Boxes and such, make sure there are no staples.

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Re: Toy Question

Post by kninebirddog » Tue Jul 26, 2016 1:27 am

PVC fittings, cow Hooves , Antlers

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Betucker » Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:48 am

Thank you all so far for the replies and suggestions! Hopefully mine doesn't tear up a kiddie pool haha

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Re: Toy Question

Post by gonehuntin' » Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:58 am

I kind of get a kick out of a dog walking around with a rediculous looking toy in it's mouth. Before you give him the toy take a knitting needle and puncture the squeaker to silence it. I agree with most others to never give a dog a toy that squeaks especially if the breed has a tendency to hard mouth.

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Betucker » Tue Jul 26, 2016 8:11 am

gonehuntin' wrote:I kind of get a kick out of a dog walking around with a rediculous looking toy in it's mouth. Before you give him the toy take a knitting needle and puncture the squeaker to silence it. I agree with most others to never give a dog a toy that squeaks especially if the breed has a tendency to hard mouth.
Same here. That's a good idea about puncturing the squeaker I had never though to do that. Thank you!

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Irishwhistler » Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:55 pm

Me retriever gundog TRAD amusing himself at age 10 weeks.

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:D :) :)

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Betucker » Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:02 am

Irishwhistler wrote:Me retriever gundog TRAD amusing himself at age 10 weeks.

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:D :) :)

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Lucky dog and you :D . Maryland?

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Irishwhistler » Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:55 am

Betucker wrote:
Irishwhistler wrote:Me retriever gundog TRAD amusing himself at age 10 weeks.

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:D :) :)

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Lucky dog and you :D . Maryland?

Negative, Connecticut the pup photo was October 2013. Fast forward . . .

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Those "formative years" are highly important and dilagent training pays high dividends. :D :D :)

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Timewise65 » Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:47 am

Kong Toys are safe and hold up for a long while. Stay away from Nylabones as they break teeth :evil: ....except the new ones they have out that are soft enough you can make an impression with your finger nail, they seem to be ok and hold up fairly well.

Many say give them Antlers and hoofs, I have tried these but found out the hard way that they too break teeth :evil: , which then have to be pulled out!

I also stay away from ropes of cords as dogs will undue the threads and eat those. Can cause a blockage, which can be life threating.

We basically have Hard Rubber Toys....they last for years and the dogs like them..... :mrgreen:

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Betucker » Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:07 pm

Irishwhistler wrote:
Betucker wrote:
Irishwhistler wrote:Me retriever gundog TRAD amusing himself at age 10 weeks.

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:D :) :)

Cheers,
TEAM TRAD
Lucky dog and you :D . Maryland?

Negative, Connecticut the pup photo was October 2013. Fast forward . . .

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Those "formative years" are highly important and dilagent training pays high dividends. :D :D :)

Cheers,
Irishwhistler
Ahh gotcha. I guessed Maryland based on the geese. Seems like you have quite the pup there!

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Betucker » Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:08 pm

Timewise65 wrote:Kong Toys are safe and hold up for a long while. Stay away from Nylabones as they break teeth :evil: ....except the new ones they have out that are soft enough you can make an impression with your finger nail, they seem to be ok and hold up fairly well.

Many say give them Antlers and hoofs, I have tried these but found out the hard way that they too break teeth :evil: , which then have to be pulled out!

I also stay away from ropes of cords as dogs will undue the threads and eat those. Can cause a blockage, which can be life threating.

We basically have Hard Rubber Toys....they last for years and the dogs like them..... :mrgreen:
Thanks for the reply and tips I appreciate it!

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Re: Toy Question

Post by mnaj_springer » Wed Jul 27, 2016 5:29 pm

You guessed based on the presence of Canada geese?

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Betucker » Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:12 pm

mnaj_springer wrote:You guessed based on the presence of Canada geese?
Maryland, specifically Eastern Shore, has really good geese. In fact, one of the best goose callers in the world lives there.

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Re: Toy Question

Post by mnaj_springer » Wed Jul 27, 2016 9:29 pm

Betucker wrote:
mnaj_springer wrote:You guessed based on the presence of Canada geese?
Maryland, specifically Eastern Shore, has really good geese. In fact, one of the best goose callers in the world lives there.
Probably. I don't know. I just know that I see them all over Minnesota. In fact there's 4 dozen that crap all over my shoreline. And there's even more in Manitoba, CA. By the thousands.... Not trying to pick a fight, just wondered how you drew the conclusion.

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Betucker » Wed Jul 27, 2016 9:38 pm

mnaj_springer wrote:
Betucker wrote:
mnaj_springer wrote:You guessed based on the presence of Canada geese?
Maryland, specifically Eastern Shore, has really good geese. In fact, one of the best goose callers in the world lives there.
Probably. I don't know. I just know that I see them all over Minnesota. In fact there's 4 dozen that crap all over my shoreline. And there's even more in Manitoba, CA. By the thousands.... Not trying to pick a fight, just wondered how you drew the conclusion.
All good! I didn't take it as anything malicious

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Re: Toy Question

Post by Sleepytrout » Fri Aug 12, 2016 2:54 pm

Kong chew toy and peanut butter. Elk antler that is big enough not to swallow whole.

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