PetSafe Busy Buddy Bristle Bone Treat Dispenser Tough Dog Chew Toy
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- The rubber nubs and nylon bristles help stimulate gums and clean teeth.
- The durable nylon and heavy-duty rubber makes this toy grrr-eat for strong chewers.
- This interactive, boredom-busting toy can help calm your pup's anxiety. It is paw-fect for dogs who are over 6-months old.
- Top-shelf dishwasher safe for hassle-free cleaning.
- Available in 4 sizes. Assortment may vary.
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Not so great
I was intrigued by the idea of having a treat that would bait them into brushing but it did not work as intended. Both dogs just nibbled and scratched at the treats to get them out, which didn't take long, and then ignored the bone. Neither were fond of the idea of holding the bone in their mouth to encourage brushing when prompted. The only time they mess with the toy is when they chew the ends of the bone, which does nothing for them.
This is the best
These things are awesome. The first chew toy that has withstood my Mastiff and my Labrador. Matter of fact, it took the Mastiff an hour to realize the treat in the middle so he worked it for another 45 minutes. Days later my smart Mastiff did learn how to unscrew it to get to the treat. Keeps them both occupied and is holding up well.
Can be harmful to dog
We were able to use and refill it a few times. My dog enjoyed it for 20-30 min at a time, so 2 stars for that but the most recent time she all of a sudden let out a high pitched whine/yelp like she was in pain. Not sure what happened, my guess is that the bit and chewed up nylon edges of the bristle rings hurt her gums or mouth, or she somehow got a whisker stuck in a crevice. From then on she refused to play with the toy until I removed the bristle rings so that she has more room to bite at the treat rings. I caution others to use this carefully in case it also hurts their dog.
Great for aggressive chewers!
I purchased another PetSafe toy/treat combination and my 100+lb GSD loved it. He is an aggressive chewer, and I thought a second option would be welcome. The Bristle Bone is now his (and my favorite)! He has to work much harder to obtain the treat, which keeps him occupied and stimulated for much longer. He now brings this one to his bed at night so he can play/chew before sleep, replacing the old standby of squeaky toys or fluffy stuffed toys as bedtime soothers. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Decent to start, then retrofit yourself!
I was excited that my pup took to this heavy toy immediately, but the treat rings are too soft & were annihilated in 3 minutes. BUT! Works great to retrofit with any chew substance of your choice, drill out a large center hole, reassemble tight! Happy for entire day.
Wonderful Tough Toy!
My puppy absolutely loves this bone, it’s his new favorite! He did manage to get the treats off very quickly but he still loves chewing on the bone. I will purchase more of the treats to keep him entertained.
Not for strong chewers
My 35 lb labradoodle destroyed this the second time I gave it to her. Great idea, she loved playing with it, but not for a strong chewer.
A gift to mommy
This kept my guy busy for at least two hours until he fell a sleep. This is just what I needed to work uninterrupted. He loves it! It helps a teething pup and mom. I have already shared with my other doggie parents.
She didn't take to it
If your dog is like mine (easily distracted), this may not hold their attention. My dog ignored it when I first gave it to her so I offered her the treat by itself in case that was the problem. She sniffed it and started nibbling (this, the dog that eats everything). So having confirmed that the treat was mildly appealing, I put everything back together and...she was only interested as long as I held it up to her face. She wasn't interested in the rubber or bristle elements at all. I wish the treats were wider. I'm thinking that when this is tightened all the way, it becomes too difficult for her to get to the treat, and the treat isn't appealing enough for her to continue the effort.
Lasted seconds & Dangerous
My Pomeranian tore off the treat disks within seconds and then practically swallowed them whole. Not only is that a huge health risk and choking hazard but also useless as a distraction toy. If my little Pom can do that, I’m sure any bigger dog could as well. Don’t waste you money on this. You may end up with an emergency vet bill