PETSAFE Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug Treat Dispenser Tough Dog Chew Toy, Small - Chewy.com

PetSafe Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug Treat Dispenser Tough Dog Chew Toy

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Rated 3.3958 out of 5 stars
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  • Allows pets to see, hear, and smell treats
  • Clear base that can be filled with kibble or treats
  • Interactive play builds bonds between people and pets
  • Durable non-toxic material withstands prolonged play
  • Textured rubber wrap cleans teeth

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Questions & Answers

11 Customer Questions

How do I get a replacement rope???
Answer by Chewy • Apr 15, 2018
The manufacturer does not offer replacement ropes for this item.
How do I teach my dog to use this? She can't figure it out and gives up after a while. She looks sad.
Answer by Chewy • Feb 05, 2019
For interactive play with your dog, it's recommended to let them figure out how to get the treats/food out. If you would like you can show your dog that tipping it over will dispense treats.
I have had this toy for several weeks now. I use it to feed my dog her meals a few times per week. It has started smell terrible, I imagine because I can't really get the rope clean. Do you have any recommendations for cleaning?
Answer by Chewy • Jul 10, 2020
Use a natural laundry detergent or simply sprinkle the toy with baking soda and add a few capfuls of white vinegar. You can soak it in this mixture to help with the smell and then wash it off.
How much food can fit in the largest size?
Answer by Chewy • Feb 04, 2019
This will be entirely dependent upon the type and size of kibble you are putting in the unit at one time. If needed though, the rope can be removed to allow the kibble to fall out more freely.

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336 Customer Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Sav on May 20, 2023

Tantrum Inducing

This is a great puzzle…if your dog is smart enough to figure it out. Moose is a big baby and chose to throw a fit because he couldn’t. The photo is mid tantrum. Big feelings. I’m sure he’ll figure it out eventually but the only way for his kibble to come out is if the rope slides out, I think his kibble may be too big. If you have flat kibble it’ll work easier but not if it’s round.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Laughs61 on Apr 18, 2023

Tug-A-Jug is potentially dangerous

While this is a great treat toy idea...there is a HUGE flaw..that bottle is made of extremely hard plastic, and if you dog is like mine, they swing this toy back and forth by the rope in an attempt to get the treats out, and it has the potential to break something, or in my case, hurt someone(me, big bruise on my shin) and hurt an unsuspecting child...thats why i gave it a low rate...i would not recomend it as is...if they change the material of the bottle, i would probably change my mind.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jack on May 22, 2023

Tug A Jug bottle

I am on my second Jack Russell. Both dogs love this bottle. I leave it filled on the floor at all times. They seem to prefer the food out of the bottle than the bowl. They can break over time but it takes a while. I have gone through maybe 4 in the last 15 years.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Cnith on Apr 23, 2023

Maybe it's ok?

Looks cool! My husky loves bottles so I thought heeeeyyyy! But no ... He's too ditzy{?} to figure it out? Maybe a Border or Aussie would do better. If the treats don't roll out, he's not interested.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Susan on Mar 7, 2023

Not a hit with my goldendoodle

My dog, Ella, is quite the puzzle master. She readily figures out a variety of treat dispensers, but wasn't drawn to this one. In fact, she was not engaged with it at all. Others work better for her.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Dani on Dec 17, 2022

Mostly great

So far this toy has withstood various floor types and a dog that loves to drop treat dispensing toys in an attempt to break them. The reason I go for 4/5 though is that the opening at the top (with the rope) where treats are meant to come out is a little large to be a challenge. The toy keeps my pup occupied for a brief time, but not like a lot of other toys. It's also a bit tricky to get treats in the toy without accidentally spilling some to the floor, so be careful of that.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By FredN on Aug 18, 2022

So good I bought 2!

I have the Sportsmen version and the purple one. They are the same just different colors. Both are really well made and my dog uses it daily. I bought two just in case the one breaks because he loves it so much. Highly recommend. It is one of the best treat toys.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By DisappointedDogMom on Jun 11, 2022

Terrible Non-Tough Chew Toy

This toy was definitely not what it was sold to be. The rope pulled out the first day. After that it was pretty useless. Our dog lost all interest as there was nothing to encourage a treat forward to the mouth of the jug. A waste of $$ as far as I’m concerned.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Leanne on Apr 25, 2022

Rope Molded??

I do like this toy in theory and perhaps I should have known to open it to air dry after use, but I didn't and the next time I went to use the toy the rope and the container had mold on it. So make sure you let it air dry and clean completely after use. I love Busy Buddy and this toy did keep my dog occupied for 45 minutes, it is a very tricky toy, but the rope element makes it less hygienic.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Charlie on May 17, 2022

It's too hard

This toy looks neat, and it did keep my dog entertained for awhile. But she couldn't figure it out & now doesn't play with it at all. I tried to show her how to use it, but she couldn't get there. She's 3/4 poodle & seems intelligent overall, but this one was too much for her.