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“In the deep chaos of puppyhood, this flirt pole was my best friend. Our dog trainer recommended it to us and it changed our play sessions tremendously.
Our editor said this "
flirt pole " (also called a
teaser wand ) saved her during the chaotic puppy years.
It was one of the only indoor toys that would wear out my extremely energetic golden retriever ― a lifesaver since we couldn’t take him outside to walk in NYC before he was fully vaccinated. The pole would also keep him and his sharp, teeny baby teeth away from my hands and feet during play. (Anyone who has raised a puppy before knows how brutal the shark phase is!)
Even though he’s now technically an adult ― although he’d disagree ― he still pulls this out of his toy basket from time to time. Highly recommend any new dog owner, especially puppy parents, purchase this. Your hands, feet and brain will thank you.” – Lindsay Holmes , senior wellness editor
Here’s why it works. This rope teaser toy from Pet for Life combines two of your furry friend’s favorite things: a plush squeaky toy and chew rope in one.
It’s great for interactive games of tug-of-war that requires little effort on your end while the traditional squeaky plush is perfect for independent play.
The toy is designed with an intentionally long wand and a 31-inch rope to keep your pup on their toes; the rope is double-woven and the pole is reinforced, too, for durability even with constant biting.
And this is not a one-off. Hundreds of Amazon reviewers agree that this under- $11 toy is a lifesaver for energetic pups — evidence, below.
“This is hands down one of the favorite toys of my Chihuahua puppy, and honestly one of mine too. My job is very physically demanding, and my dog is active and energetic, so this is a great way to play with my dog without exhausting myself. It’s well made, too. Vida’s little puppy teeth have already torn loose threads on many of her plush squeakies, but this one has held up wonderfully even though she’s much rougher with it than any other toy.” — Jessica Bundy
“Great toy for energetic puppies! Very durable. My Pitbull mix has loved it and surprisingly, hasn’t destroyed it yet!” — Jill T. Cain
“This has been the best interactive toy we have ever had for our dogs! Super durable and our newer puppy can play and play, nipping at the toy and not our hands, as she teethes. The added benefit of tiring her out means everyone sleeps better after a day of playing with this!” — laura
Do you have a golden retriever or a similar large breeds? Check out one of these 26 products that big-dog owners swear by . (This story originally appeared on BuzzFeed.)
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