How durable is this? I already ordered it but I would put money down that it doesn't help my dog and all she does it destroy it - any thoughts ?
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I got this for our 8 week old puppy it lasted quite a few months I used the heartbeat not heat for him because we crate trained him it did help
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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
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Depends on how old she is and if she is already teething. I had mine the day I picked up Louie at the breeders, I put it in with him that night and every night or about8 weeks, and never heard a peep out of him at night or crate/nap time......it was absolutely wonderful, he still is a great sleeper now even tho he doesn't want it anymore and did try to tear it up when he was teething, so I put it away and will donate it. For me it worked as it said it would do and was worth every penny, I hope it does the same for you.
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We gave to Kirby, our 4 month old St. Bernard puppy, and he slept with it each night. We did not let him have it during any other times. I knew he would shred it. As it turns, out, it is still in good shape, except for one ear. He stole it from the dryer and ripped it before I could retrieve. For some reason, he sleeps with it without tearing it. He is a year old, and we still give it to him at night sometimes. It has survived many trips through the washer and dryer (we have DROOL). So, good luck, and I would restrict it to night time. It was VERY effective. He never cried with it in the cage, warmed, and heart beat turned on. We gave to Kirby, our 4 month old St. Bernard puppy, and he slept with it each night. We did not let him have it during any other times. I knew he would shred it. As it turns, out, it is still in good shape, except for one ear. He stole it from the dryer and ripped it before I could retrieve. For some reason, he sleeps with it without tearing it. He is a year old, and we still give it to him at night sometimes. It has survived many trips through the washer and dryer (we have DROOL). So, good luck, and I would restrict it to night time. It was VERY effective. He never cried with it in the... » Read More We gave to Kirby, our 4 month old St. Bernard puppy, and he slept with it each night. We did not let him have it during any other times. I knew he would shred it. As it turns, out, it is still in good shape, except for one ear. He stole it from the dryer and ripped it before I could retrieve. For some reason, he sleeps with it without tearing it. He is a year old, and we still give it to him at night sometimes. It has survived many trips through the washer and dryer (we have DROOL). So, good luck, and I would restrict it to night time. It was VERY effective. He never cried with it in the cage, warmed, and heart beat turned on. « Show Less
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Hi Sarah, I have checked our covers and we do have a chewer but she hasn't tried it on the covers. We bought her a nylabone and she keeps busy with that. We also have a Corgi/Bassett mix who like to fluff her bed. So, with her strong nails she made the waterproof backing crack. The material is not ruined Jin any way ust the backing cracked. It stil works pretty well to keep the cushion dry though. She is 12 and has bad days where she leaks in her sleep or when getting up. Hope this helps.
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Amazon asked me to respond to your question, however I do not sell this product. My dog did not like it. She is very strong and she just pulled me. Maybe contact the manufacturer?
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This would be a good toy for your dog. The way it is designed all dog sizes can play with it using wither feet or snout. Some of her toys/puzzles are smaller. I think this is one of the larger ones. Enjoy! My dog goes crazy over it. My current dog is smaller but I know my 150lb Giant Schnauzer would have loved it and had no problem with size :-)
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This toy is 100% durable. I have 2 pitbulls and they destroy everything! They live this toy! But careful if you're keeping it in the house! Probably will put a Dent in your wall
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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.
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From everything i found, and after using it for about a year... there is no damage to dogs, no weird sounds to humans, and it is a miracle worker.....Just... DONT LET IT GET WET. Seems to have a problem being left out in the elements but if you put something like a piece of plastic over it you should be fine.
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It is very durable. We bought ours for a rottweiler puppy who is also very playful and plays hard with other dogs. It is holding up well so far.
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I have the large so my dog can't really bite it. There are a lot of scratches on it because she tries to bite it when it gets stuck in a corner. She loves the ball and will play with it until she gets tired out. I love it too, it helps to calm her down.
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It's very durable and I am extremely happy with how well it is made personally, but I'm sure your dog could probably do damage to it if he/she can rip a garden hose.
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I would say that it is much more durable than any other plush dog toy. For teething i would definitely get a big nylabone but if you're looking for something plush, you won't find anything stronger than this. My guys are small but extremely destructive and can amazingly destroy very large tough toys, but the goDog dragons last the longest out of anything I've found so far! Good luck and hide your shoes!
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I just bought the "heavy duty" black Kong classic dog toy, which is supposed to be more durable . I have had the red Kong classic which my 70 lb. lab chewed up in 1 day. It was a size large. Now she has had the black Kong for a week, with no tears at all. It is also a size large. I would not buy the red kong classic, but I would try the heavy duty Kong classic. (in black).
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I would say it is tougher than any other dog bed. If your dog is intent on shredding it, that I'm sure it can be done. I don't think it's design appeals to chewers...just my opinion, but the material is attached in a way that would make it difficult to get their mouth on. Its a pretty tough & thick material anyway..and doesn't have a single snag, rip, or tear after my dog has trig to "dig" in it. She has never tried to chew on this..surprisingly enough, since she has shredded every blanket, bed, and pillow I've ever given her!
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My puppy has never made any attempt to destroy it. She snuggles with it at night and sometimes drags it out of her crate during the day to play with it, but mostly she just uses it as a pillow.
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I do not think it would withstand a big dog's play. It is not really meant as a dog toy. Hope this is helpful to you
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Hi, I found this item to be made cheaply?? Like on top there is no safety so I used wired to stop it from maybe caving in. Also it doesn't close very well either, so you may want to use a back up clip. For a 5 lb dog might be fine but, For a few more dollars you can get either a Midwest or another brand. Hope this helps
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I bought the 3" for our 14 lb. dog. It came today and I loaded it up with kibble, rolled it around a bit until some food came out so she knew what the point was, then let her at it. She's not real keen on the other toys she has to retrieve treats from but she loved it! This is how she's going to get her food from now on so it gives her a bit of a daily challenge. I like that you can increase or decrease the difficulty. The 3" is fine, at some point I may get a 5" just so it holds more food. Haven't had a problem with it getting stuck under furniture yet but she's not super aggressive with it. I bought the 3" for our 14 lb. dog. It came today and I loaded it up with kibble, rolled it around a bit until some food came out so she knew what the point was, then let her at it. She's not real keen on the other toys she has to retrieve treats from but she loved it! This is how she's going to get her food from now on so it gives her a bit of a daily challenge. I like that you can increase or decrease the difficulty. The 3" is fine, at some point I may get a 5" just so it holds more food. Haven't had a problem with it getting stuck under furniture yet but she's not super... » Read More I bought the 3" for our 14 lb. dog. It came today and I loaded it up with kibble, rolled it around a bit until some food came out so she knew what the point was, then let her at it. She's not real keen on the other toys she has to retrieve treats from but she loved it! This is how she's going to get her food from now on so it gives her a bit of a daily challenge. I like that you can increase or decrease the difficulty. The 3" is fine, at some point I may get a 5" just so it holds more food. Haven't had a problem with it getting stuck under furniture yet but she's not super aggressive with it. « Show Less