Does this have any advantages over a Kong? Trying to decide between the two.
347767
Sorry I can't answer that...I do t know anything about the Kong. This one is pretty good though
347768
Maybe if you feed tiny pieces if food.... The squirrel has cuttable rubber flaps at the opening (if I remember correctly) so it's harder for treats to fall out. Honestly I'd take the kong any day over the squirrel. I think it's too heavy. And the flaps at the hole almost discourage my dogs from licking and chewing at the treats inside. Hope this helps.
347769
It's harder for my two to get the treats out of this one. That means they play with it longer and it keeps them more entertained. It's great for keeping them busy for a long time.
347770
HUGE advantage over the Kong! It's more rugged, and this one has little teeth on the bottom so you can put their food in it. My dog likes to chew on it and also bounce it around to get the food out. He absolutely loves it! We have a Kong as well and it's not nearly as cool!
347771
Like others, I use both. Kongs are great to freeze. I fill them with kibble and top the with peanut butter before freezing them. None if the treats I use work well with a Kong, though. The hole is too large. I use Squirrel Dudes much more often. They work well with regular kibble and the dog gets a longer play time out of them. Both can be used as a substitute ball. My dog love the erratic way they bounce. He seems to prefer the smell/feel of the Squirrel Dude, although I'm sure that varies by dog.
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I actually use both! The hole in Squirrel Dude is much smaller than a Kong so I only use little treats and kibble. You can't stuff it with much else. My dog loves putting it in her mouth and tossing it in the air to see if se can get the treats to fall out. I use the Kong for things like peanut butter, mashed bananas and baby food. Pop them in the freezer and it's a great busy treat for her.
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I'd hesitate to give a definitive answer as "aggressive chewer" is somewhat subjective but I can tell you that I have a Rottweiler who usually destroys toy in a matter of minutes and this thing lasts her weeks including occasional bouts of tug-of-war with my parents Chocolate Lab when we visit over there. I feel like I definitely get my moneys worth out of this purchase.
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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 cannot compare the two, I have never purchased a Cuz DIY toy. I can say that the JW toys have held up great. My Golden never destroyed toys, but my 7 year old lab has made it her career and is successful. Yes she has managed to damage a couple the last 5 years but it took some overtime on her part and there have been several failures.
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I have something similar to the Coolaroo as well as the Kuranda. I can say that the Kuranda is a sturdier bed. I have Scottish Deerhounds and I have had (and will again) Irish Wolfhounds. The Kuranda bed is durable enough for the giant breeds. I have stood on the bed while one of the deeries was laying on it and the bed held us both well. I will only purchase more Kuranda beds and no more steel framed ones
1885599
I personally think this one is fine for your Golden. I have toy poodles and am actually thinking of downgrading!
1184038
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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My dog outgrew the kong without destroying it, and she's quite a chewer. I took it out of her toy collection (she loves toys) because I was afraid she would swallow it whole. I found another one out in the yard recently that was sort of cracked and dried out from having been out there for a few months but overall they're really sturdy.
250825
The black one is the Kong Extreme. It's made of a tougher material. The red one is the basic Kong.
1760934
I have used both for my lab and I personally prefer the xlarge. We just use it for normal fetch type activities though! She seemed to love both.
763909
Depends on the breed and your interest and patience. This toy is really about your relationship with your dog. Our 4 mos old Aussie really enjoyed working with us to figure this out, but needed the guidance and step by step clues to complete. It is NOT a toy that puppysits like food balls and stuffed Kongs. This is like a tutoring session and for some dogs, like our adult Shiba, it was way over his head.
1064864
Definitely go with the larger version. We have two and it will last for a while.
1184040
I have a 70# pitador. He actually can crush biscuits through the Kong with his jaw to get them out. I find this as good exercise for his busy jaws. No rips or tears in the Classic Large. As mentioned in my review, the opening on the XL is too lbig to hold treats. Med seems small for your lab and your growing husky
366275
Good review, even though 2 years ago. Still good info. I'm thinking for the pro the Little Giant might show better quality after much use, but for home owners the Gorilla might be fine. Just a guess based on unrelated experience.
1760933
I guess it all depends on how large your pup is and how big her mouth is. But I'd use a Cool Kong myself.
150779
I have used both sizes for two dogs, one is 60 lbs. and the other is 75 lbs. I prefer the medium size, it's a lot easier to operate, especially for my wife who complains about the jumbo size requiring too much hand strength and being difficult to empty into a waste bag.
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My dog is able to destroy pretty much anything, but she can't destroy this kong. It would be a good investment. However, be ready to fill it up often if your dog is anything like mine. Sometimes I just put it away so she doesn't consume too many goodies. The biggest is the best and make sure it is black.