Nancy Freedman-Smith, dog trainer and owner of Gooddogz Training, provides a place for dog owners to find positive training tips, canine-activities and places to visit along with the latest information on keeping your dog healthy and active. Nancy lives with her three young kids, Charlee and Finney the dogs, Yellow the parakeet and Tater-Tot the Hamster. Staying current, keeping fresh, and always learning new things is a must for Nancy and her profession because one thing that animals surely teach you is "the more you know, the more you know you don't know."
Product Review - Premier's Bouncy Bone
LOVE IT!
When our Collie Finn turned one early last month, I picked up Premier's new Bouncy Bone for his birthday gift.
Here is what Premier has to say about it:
The Bouncy Bone™ - 3 toys in 1. The durable bone and rubber ball, plus replaceable treats, make this a must-have for any dog! The Bouncy Bone comes packaged with 2 sets of Gnawhide treats, to keep your pup chewing happily. Available in 3 sizes. Additional treats sold separately.
I am happy to report all good things about this product. Toy testers Finney, Brewster, Sophia and Charlee have all enjoyed this toy and it shows little signs of wear. The hard bone has a few tooth minor tooth marks, but the hard rubber ball is not even dented.
Finn gets his Bouncy bone with the Gnawhide screwed in at crate time when I have to leave the house. When I get home, the other two dogs can't wait for their turn. Sometimes there are bits of the Gnawhide still left and Charlee has to work at it a bit to get to it. Charlee has never shown any interest in Nylabones but she happily works on the Bouncy Bone after it has been scented with the Gnawhide.
Interactive toys for dogs keep them busy for much longer than regular toys. Interactive toys that last and keep a dogs interest are well worth the investment.
They are VERY reasonably priced. We have the medium size.
The large was very heavy and could have actually hurt someone if Charlee got to throwing it around like she does the medium size Bouncy Bone.
My toy testers play hard, but they are not what I would call true power chewers.
Grade
A plus plus!
Comments
Nancy,
What is "gnawhide"? I've never let my dog chew on rawhide for "fear" of choking. Is this the same thing?
Gomez isn't much of a "chewer" like my other dog was but he LOVES food and smells. I would love to be able to find him a toy he would enjoy as much as Finn and your other dogs do with this one.
March 8, 2007 07:22 PM
Hi Pat,
I am no scientist, but they appear to be a compressed Rawhide ring. They are small round discs that screw into the toy. My dogs can only pull off bits of it and it takes them a decent amount of to work at it. Then once the Gnawhide is gone, the hard bone part is more attractive to them.
Nancy
March 9, 2007 04:50 AM
Nancy,
Keep up the reviews! I like the Bouncy Bone although Scout can get the disks off in just a few minutes. I got the medium and think you are right on the large doing damage. Do you have a local source for the disks? I ordered the bone but didn't think on the refills.
matt
Posted by MattMarch 14, 2007 06:54 PM
Hi Matt-
One of my dogs can get the discs off real quick now, but they still haven't "killed" the bone and are still interested in it after the disc is gone. I got my refills at the Pet Pantry in Freeport. I also tried a pigs ear that came with a hole in it. Next review... (when I time) lots of books, and make your own tug toys.. Nancy
March 14, 2007 07:34 PM
Thanks,
Always looking for something to occupy the mind of a young Aussie :)
matt
Posted by MattMarch 14, 2007 07:52 PM
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