Reddit reviews PetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle - Dog Chew Toy - Treat Dispensing Dog Toys

This is not going to necessarily solve your throwing them around problem, but my puzzle toy of choice, along with the Wobbler, is this Petsafe Barnacle: http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Busy-Buddy-Barnacle-Large/dp/B008JCH2A2/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1425579261&sr=1-2&keywords=petsafe+barnacle

It's slightly softer and more springy rubber than a Kong
(seems just as durable), has three compartments, and little tabs that make the treats harder to remove. My dog has to chew at the compartments to make larger treats come out and that usually keeps him occupied for a very long time.

If breaking toys is a problem then you could also build him something out of your own materials, like in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ6a4K8HXJ4

The treats in that toy come out with him rolling it around, so there's less of an inclination to throw it. I also should mention that whenever I see my dog start to throw his puzzle toys around I take it as a sign of possible frustration and either remove them or sit down with him to show them how to maneuver them properly without the need to make them a projectile.

My dog loves this: http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Busy-Buddy-Barnacle-Large/dp/B008JCH2A2

I've heard good things about these two, and want to try them, but haven't gotten around to it yet:

http://www.amazon.com/Starmark-Treat-Dispensing-Pickle-Pocket/dp/B007K5CL9Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1381943161&sr=1-1&keywords=pickle+pocket

http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Buddy-Twist-Treat-Small/dp/B0002I0RLW/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1381943180&sr=1-9&keywords=treat+dispensing+dog+toys

I have a 2 year old American Bulldog aka Big Head lots of energy. Can relate. Below are some of the toys + tips for high energy destructive dog.

This figure 8 toy is pretty great and seriously difficult for the dog to break. Your dog may be initially less interested in it, for that reason, but if he's super into playing tug with it. It's also has some give so I'm less worried about him cracking a tooth or something. It's also neat because it changes color if torn into, and has a separate hold for your hand vs his mouth if he's still learning those two don't belong together during play.


This collection of rope toys is cheap so if he wrecks them, it's not so bad.

Tips:

1. Dogs don't always instinctively know or enjoy fetch, but you can teach it if it's something you're interested in. There's youtube videos that are p helpful. You can also get bulk dead/not bouncy tennis balls of ebay for super cheap. I think I paid like 30 bucks for 100 something including shipping?
   
   
2. Could also try tiring him out in other ways before tug so he's not as destructive? Maybe obedience training for ridiculous tips or Frozen stuffed kongs orthis barnacle buddy

No. My weim destroyed one in a single bite. Check out the reviews on Amazon, they're filled with pictures of ones that were quickly destroyed.

He used it heavily supervised 4-5 times, but would occasionally gently bite the top yellow piece of plastic to carry it around. It was covered in teeth marks after a couple uses. The one time he actually bit with force it was destroyed. I have a 15 year old black Kong still in use; the bob-a-lot is nothing like that.

I've had good luck with the Busy Buddy Barnacle Large. It will last at least 4-6 months with heavy usage.

Kong squeak-air toys, frisbees, soccer balls, and puzzle toys like this one.