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Engaging and Fun, But Lacks Durability for Strong-Gripped Dogs
Color: Green
The internal mechanism of this toy works very well, and the ballโs movement immediately caught the attention of my Boxer pup. He was absolutely fascinated and spent hours each day playing with it. However, while the toyโs design is engaging, the durability of the exterior leaves much to be desiredโespecially for dogs who tend to pick things up with a firm grip.
We didnโt know what to expect since our pup hadnโt previously played with an interactive ball, so we supervised playtime and made sure to store the ball in a safe spot when we couldnโt keep an eye on him. Despite this, the ball didnโt hold up. Our pup wasnโt intentionally chewing it. He simply carried the ball in his mouth when we moved downstairs or to another room, yet the grip while he carried the ball caused significant damage to the exterior. Within about a week of regular use (approximately 40 hours in total), the ballโs outer layer became deeply gouged by his teeth.
To clarify, my pup wasnโt biting down hard or trying to destroy it, but his natural grip while carrying the ball left deep grooves in the surface. In just days, these gouges made the exterior sharp to the touch and compromised the structure. By the end of the week, we couldnโt screw the cover back together after removing it to recharge the ball, which made it unusable. And I was dismayed that there arenโt replacements readily available.
Overall, my pup absolutely loved this toy โ it was engaging and kept him entertained for hours. However, if your dog has a strong grip or frequently carries toys in their mouth, this may not hold up as well as expected. Itโs a great concept but needs a more durable outer layer and replacement hard covers to make it a long-term investment.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
