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Post by Night Crawler Wed May 11 2011, 02:27

I was looking around the pet shop the other day for toys and I came across the 'Happy Pet Extreme Medicine Ball'
A bit pricey at about £8 ish. But It has lasted almost a week and it looks almost new! Smile
I just stole a pic off Amazon to show you all and they say, get a medicine ball, a speed-ball rope and some dog rope ball thing for £20.02. I think its free postage as well. So that's not bad for 3 hard wearing toys.
The ball itself is about 7 inches big and has quite a large weave fabric compared to normal fabrics. So when your dog bites down, his/her teeth just push between the weaves. I would say its slightly heavier than a football.
Anyway, here is a pic of the ball.
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I have also been given a dog water bottle. It says on the bottle 'H2O TO GO!'
Its basically a water bottle and drinking bowl in one. Absolutely brilliant idea and Prince loves it.
You unscrew the bottle to fill it up then screw it back into the special top and fold it up. When your dog needs water, just flick out the outer case (drinking bowl), squeeze the bottle and out comes some nice fresh water.
The special top stops water from just poring out and you have to squeeze the bottle to get some water.
Here are a couple of pics of mine.
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Post by buster2011 Wed May 11 2011, 11:08

i have a bottle like that and it leaks everywhere so got a travel bowl
and buster is fussey with bowls Smile
ball looks good
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Post by Guest Wed May 11 2011, 11:25

Dempsey's such a chewer that a ball like that wouldn't last long at all. He'd worry at it until he got a grip & then it would gradually disappear down his gullet!

I've got one of those water bottle/bowl, and although it's good, Dempsey's really fussy about drinking outside so he won't touch it!

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Post by janey Wed May 11 2011, 11:30

Moo would destroy it in seconds! The water bottle is really good, I always carry one Big Grin
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Post by Night Crawler Wed May 11 2011, 11:52

Prince has tried chewing at it, but hasn't got very far. It only comes out when its play time on the field. He will run after it or run with it in his mouth.

The bottle is great. Prince knew what it was straight away. Its not leaked yet, but I always put it in the bag standing up, or I'll clip it to my belt.
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Post by Bruno311210 Wed May 11 2011, 17:08

Toy looks good, got to be better than the tennis ball, Bruno has broken today
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The Water Bottle is a good one Big Grin I got given one when we had the border collie xlurcher and i thought we had thrown it away, so got another one Big Grin then i was clearing up the hall and moved the coats as we were have some work done and what did i find but the water bottle so now we have 2 Laughing
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Post by Night Crawler Wed May 11 2011, 17:14

I'll see if I can put up a video later on with Prince playing with the ball and having a drink.
I really do like the idea of the bottle though because you don't need a separate bowl.
I did originally cup my hand under a normal bottle of water (with the pop open tops) and Prince would drink from my hand. Only problem is, your left with a wet slobbery hand Laughing
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Post by janey Wed May 11 2011, 19:32

Night Crawler wrote:I did originally cup my hand under a normal bottle of water (with the pop open tops) and Prince would drink from my hand. Only problem is, your left with a wet slobbery hand Laughing

I know that, can't be bothered sometimes to carry her water and mine as there is a campsite 'thing' with water where we walk so I get a slobbery hand too Big Grin
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Post by Night Crawler Thu May 12 2011, 22:20

Ok, ignore the Extreme Medicine Ball. Don't buy it. Prince managed to destroy it today.
The water bottle is still good though Smile
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Post by Guest Thu May 12 2011, 22:22

Night Crawler wrote:Ok, ignore the Extreme Medicine Ball. Don't buy it. Prince managed to destroy it today.
The water bottle is still good though Smile

They're very good at destroying things, aren't they? Big Grin

I've ordered a Running Egg, we'll see if Dempsey can destroy it! http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/dogs/dog_toys_dog_training/balls_dog_toys/146803

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Post by janey Thu May 12 2011, 22:28

Night Crawler wrote:Ok, ignore the Extreme Medicine Ball. Don't buy it. Prince managed to destroy it today.
The water bottle is still good though Smile


sorry Laughing
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Post by Night Crawler Thu May 12 2011, 22:40

Yea, tell me about it. I was quite surprised really. The idea with the large weave material is good. Its how its put together that is bad. Prince pulled at one of the blue bits and that was it.
I have been thinking about using Kevlar material. I have used the stuff for fire toys. Its used in a lot of other things like padding for motorcycle racing suits and bullet proof and stab proof vests...
It is a real pain to cut with scissors. You need specially made sheers to cut it and some of the Kevlar fabrics are as soft as a normal fleece.

I have seen those running eggs. Its just an egg shaped boomer ball, isn't it?

Its ok Janey. I'm still on the hunt for 'The indestructible staffy toy' I'm sure its out there somewhere.
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Post by Guest Thu May 12 2011, 22:44

Night Crawler wrote:I have seen those running eggs. Its just an egg shaped boomer ball, isn't it?


Basically, yes. Dempsey likes his boomer ball, but he gets a bit bored with it after a while. I'm hoping that the egg shape will give him more to think about.

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Post by janey Thu May 12 2011, 22:49

Moo doesn't get boomer balls, I think its too much hard work for her!! Please, when you find an indestructable toy, make sure you share Big Grin
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Post by Night Crawler Thu May 12 2011, 23:03

As soon as I find one, I'll be straight on here to let you all know.
So, does anyone have a strong sewing machine I can borrow and can someone teach me how to make a ball from fabric panels Smile
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Post by janey Thu May 12 2011, 23:12

I don't think even sewing machine stitches would hold up Laughing
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Post by Night Crawler Thu May 12 2011, 23:19

They would with kevlar thread Smile
I'm not kidding when I say, its strong stuff. I nearly cut my fingers one time when I tried to break the stuff.
I just need to do the double stitching thing, but on the inside of the ball. Somehow.
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Post by Guest Thu May 12 2011, 23:19

I have that water bottle! Sorry the toy didn't last!

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Post by Guest Fri May 13 2011, 08:21

i've been looking for an indestructable toy for woody for over a year now! i did find one its like a dumbell made of solid hard plastic type material - only problem is because he cant destroy it he doesnt want to "play" with it!

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Post by Guest Fri May 13 2011, 08:27

nicolalouises wrote:i've been looking for an indestructable toy for woody for over a year now! i did find one its like a dumbell made of solid hard plastic type material - only problem is because he cant destroy it he doesnt want to "play" with it!

bit like billy, he hates his boomer ball for that reason

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Post by Bruno311210 Sat May 14 2011, 19:24

Night Crawler wrote:I'll see if I can put up a video later on with Prince playing with the ball and having a drink.
I really do like the idea of the bottle though because you don't need a separate bowl.
I did originally cup my hand under a normal bottle of water (with the pop open tops) and Prince would drink from my hand. Only problem is, your left with a wet slobbery hand Laughing

Laughing That's one thing i hate their slobber over my hands or legs, i know it comes with the dog but i have my limits Laughing
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Post by Bruno311210 Sat May 14 2011, 19:28

Is there such a thing as a undestorable (sp?) toy for staffy ? Laughing

I have given up for now trying to find one as Bruno is happy chasing plastic bottles around the lounge as we have a collection of them, as my other half is diabetic and when his sugar go low, lucozade is the quick thing to bring them back to normal Big Grin So the lucozade serves 2 different things Big Grin
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Post by shane dee Sat May 14 2011, 21:40

i think theres nothing indestructible to staffys at wits end
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Post by Night Crawler Sat May 14 2011, 22:05

I think there might be. I have been looking at Kevlar felt and been doing some tests with it. So far, it seemed to hold up well.
I just need to get some money together for the materials to make a full sized ball to try out with Prince.
IF I can make an Indestructible ball with a guarantee (6 or 12 months or maybe longer), who would be interested in buying one and how much would you pay? I want to work out if its gonna be cost effective. That's if I am allowed to sell them on here.
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Post by shane dee Sun May 15 2011, 01:04

Night Crawler wrote:I think there might be. I have been looking at Kevlar felt and been doing some tests with it. So far, it seemed to hold up well.
I just need to get some money together for the materials to make a full sized ball to try out with Prince.
IF I can make an Indestructible ball with a guarantee (6 or 12 months or maybe longer), who would be interested in buying one and how much would you pay? I want to work out if its gonna be cost effective. That's if I am allowed to sell them on here.

good luck with it but i think your flogging a dead horse, as for kevlar forget about it my Casper is after ripping up two bullet proof and one staff proof vest
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Post by Guest Mon May 16 2011, 11:55

shane dee wrote:
Night Crawler wrote:I think there might be. I have been looking at Kevlar felt and been doing some tests with it. So far, it seemed to hold up well.
I just need to get some money together for the materials to make a full sized ball to try out with Prince.
IF I can make an Indestructible ball with a guarantee (6 or 12 months or maybe longer), who would be interested in buying one and how much would you pay? I want to work out if its gonna be cost effective. That's if I am allowed to sell them on here.

good luck with it but i think your flogging a dead horse, as for kevlar forget about it my Casper is after ripping up two bullet proof and one staff proof vest


SHANE HAVE YOU FORGOT YOUR BOYS NAME THOUGHT IT WAS JASPER NOT CASPER HAS HE GOT A SECRET ID
HE A STAFFY SPY LOL >Smile

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Post by shane dee Mon May 16 2011, 14:26

lol no didn't forget his name i had a staffy called casper as well unfortunately he died last year he was a brother of jasper.
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Post by niff Mon May 16 2011, 15:31

there is no toy in existence that i have came across in four years of wasted money that is staffy proof ,, i stick to the £1 solid rubber balls from wilkinsons , a few walks per 2 balls ( 1 for each dog ), beats £10 a kong aka the 1 throw ,

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