Would this toy be good for a golden retriever pup?
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Golden Retriever pup's are the 4th smartest dogs. German Shepards are the 3rd. My German Shepard Pup easily removed the cups & began to chew them. If you pup is teething, I would suggest the puzzle with the flaps & spin containers instead of this one. I don't know how old your puppy is but mine was just 5 mo. old when I purchased this product. I gave it to a neighbor with a Peekapoo. He is playing with it & the cups are to large for his mouth. I hope this helps you to decide. I found it to be troublesome for a large breed dog.
1626646
My dogs ignored it. But they are full grown. I thought they would play with it because they love hide and seek with treats but no. Maybe puppies would enjoy it more.
1626647
yes, my dog loves this toy so much that I have to hide it between play sessions. He loves to dig and dig to find the treat. Good exercise.
1626648
Yes, just watch the pup, took our six month old a while. There are some easier puzzles ou there
1154967
Yes. I have a 2-year old Shepherd-Pit mix I adopted three months ago, and she didn't waste any time chomping and gnawing on everything she could. I went through about $175 worth of different toys she destroyed within 24 hours, but so far, the West Paw Jive toy is intact! I learned that part of the trick is giving my dog daily walks/exercise, and alternating different chews and activity toys that keep her busy chasing, chewing or trying to find treats. Good luck!
1164677
I would say so, although quite heavier. It is an amazing ball, absolutely indestructible!! It's great in the winter for the dogs to find in the snow. Our largest (110 pound) retriever destroys anything but this ball, amazing!
1496628
We have used it with a Golden Retriever. She also likes tennis balls. No problem with either.
212560
Absolutely! It is perfect for puppies! that is why I bought my first one. I have 3 and need more now!
893498
This will get chewed up eventually. Depends on how much your dog chews on his catches. If he just brings and you just throw it on weekends it back it may last a summer with some luck. The more abuse, the less that will happen. If your dog really chomps it, it will be gone in short order. There's no such thing as the eternal dog toy. For $9 or whatever, try it and see assuming your dog doesn't eat plastic. How long have other Frisbees lasted with him? These are somewhat softer so less than that.
480829
Yes. I would think so anyway. It's a nice size for our golden retrievers. Personally, the smallest I'd go would be an average beagle size.
254552
It is designed as a dog toy but in my opinion it is a soft enough toy to be a nice beginning toy for a child who may want to learn how to play catch. Younger children however may find it a bit small to catch. It is also light enough it most likely could be hit successfully with a wiffle ball bat.
1348417
this will be great for you golden retriever is a awesome machine ... I personally LOVE it
2150286
THE BALL IS INDESTRUCTABLE AS FAR AS I KNOW. It bounces with almost 100% recoil off a hard surface. Both Goldens love it. The design causes it to bounce in a somewhat unpredictable direction and is unaffected by attempted chewing!
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I don't think so, it might be able to hold it but definetly it won't be a decent fit. I have a standard size Golden Retriever and it fits right, a bigger dog would need something different
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I can't answer for sure, but I can say my 65 lb. Golden -1 yr. LOVES this ball. We had previously played with a slightly deflated soccer ball, which was taking a beating and getting gross to handle. This ball has a slightly textured surface that doesn't seem to get dog-spit slimy. The grooves are shaped like the curving lines on a tennis ball, and deep enough to make it easy enough for her to pick up and run with. She has figured out how to catch and retrieve this ball well, and I like it because it's light enough that I can punt it a long distance without killing my feet. It is holding up well to daily play. I can't answer for sure, but I can say my 65 lb. Golden -1 yr. LOVES this ball. We had previously played with a slightly deflated soccer ball, which was taking a beating and getting gross to handle. This ball has a slightly textured surface that doesn't seem to get dog-spit slimy. The grooves are shaped like the curving lines on a tennis ball, and deep enough to make it easy enough for her to pick up and run with. She has figured out how to catch and retrieve this ball well, and I like it because it's light enough that I can punt it a long distance without killing my feet. It is holding up... » Read More I can't answer for sure, but I can say my 65 lb. Golden -1 yr. LOVES this ball. We had previously played with a slightly deflated soccer ball, which was taking a beating and getting gross to handle. This ball has a slightly textured surface that doesn't seem to get dog-spit slimy. The grooves are shaped like the curving lines on a tennis ball, and deep enough to make it easy enough for her to pick up and run with. She has figured out how to catch and retrieve this ball well, and I like it because it's light enough that I can punt it a long distance without killing my feet. It is holding up well to daily play. « Show Less
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I believe they will love it. My 6 month old standard poodle started chasing it immediately. It is great exercise and our boy Beau gets excited every time we take it out. As someone told us, a tired dog is a good dog. It is a great pet toy. Good luck!
439918
I have a 65 lb Golden and he can easily turn around and stand up without hitting his head. He isn't the tallest retriever in the world but a 70 lb lab should be just fine.
1563661
We use this for that purpose with a Catahoula, granted she is only 60lbs. It might be a bit tight of a fit for a large golden retriever, but I think it would still work pretty well. I had to drill a hole in the front to put a bolt with a loop to secure our dog with a leash.
1988776
I don't think the toy is too small but there are some small pieces that your dog could swallow.
1618549
Not really, I have an 70 pound heavy chewing golden doodle and this treat ball only lasted 15 minutes...back to the drawing board. Nylabones are the only thing that lasts in our house, even the black Kong can't withstand my pup. :(