Dog tug toys can provide hours of endless “tugging” fun for your dog and an excuse for you to skip arm workouts at the gym! What more can you ask for?
Here are the best we’ve found…
- Earth Dog Hemp Rope
- Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball with Rope (OPD’s top pick)
- Ruff Wear Lunker Dog Toy
The point of a dog tug toy is as simple as it gets… your dog pulls one end while you or one of your dog’s buddies pulls the other end.
So you may say… “What’s wrong with the sock my dog currently uses as a tug toy?” Well, that sock may work for a day or two, but before long you’re going to be permanently barefoot!
When searching for the perfect dog tug toys, keep these three words in mind… durability, strength and material. You want your dog’s tug toys to last longer than one day and have the ability to withstand the ample biting and chewing it’s sure to receive.
Since this toy, like most everything else, will be in your dog’s mouth it’s very important that it’s made from natural organic materials.
Earth Dog Hemp Rope
The Earth Dog Hemp Rope is made from 100% hemp, which means it’s perfectly safe for your dog to chew and play with.
This hemp rope is a simple braided design with two knotted ends to help get a good grip. Hemp is a very strong natural material that is well suited for small dogs or big dogs who love to pull and chew extra hard.
Because we at Organic Pet Digest care about preserving our environment, we wanted to tell you just a few quick facts about hemp:
- Grown pesticide/herbicide-free
- Hypoallergenic
- 100% biodegradable
- Longer, stronger, more absorbent than cotton fiber
- Farming only 6% of the US with hemp could produce enough energy to end America’s dependence on fossil fuels
- Hemp has no illicit use
- The cost of the Hemp Rope varies by size: small is $10.99 and large is $15.99
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Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball with Rope (OPD’s top pick)
Now here’s one of the great dog tug toys that is recognized for its durability and appreciated for its multiple uses.
The Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Ball with Rope is made by the reputable Planet Dog Company and is as durable as it gets! The attached rope allows for easy distance throws during a game of catch or a perfect handle for some tug-of-war.
We love the fact that this ball has a subtle, minty scent that dogs go crazy for!
The Orbee-Tuff Ball with Rope is:
- Made from Recyclable and non-toxic materials
- It’s buoyant, bouncy pliable and has an irresistible minty scent
- Textured with a grippy rubbery surface
- Made from “thermo plastic elastimer” engineered to become one of the most durable dog toys on the market
- Available in three attractive color combinations
- Made in two sizes Small- 2.23” in diameter Large- 4.25”
- Price is $8.99 – $16.99
This is an awesome toy that your dog is sure to love and continue loving for a very long time.
Ruff Wear Lunker Dog Toy
This is a really cool toy for all those furry avid fetchers and “tuggers” out there. Its unique design has a rope at one end and a buoyant soft yet durable stuffed “toy” at the other.
We like this toy for both large and small breeds and highly recommend it be used only for supervised play. This toy is durable, but not chew resistant, so only take this dog tug toy out for special play.
The Ruff Wear Lunker Dog Toy is:
- Made from Non-toxic recycled materials
- Outer shell is made from 1,680-denier nylon
- Great for use on land or in the water
- Rope provides a non-slobbery end to throw or hold for a game of tug
- Available in three colors and sizes: Small- Blue, Medium- Red, Large- Lime Green
- Prices are: Small- $9.99, Medium- $14.99 and Large- $15.99
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