{"id":8160,"date":"2025-05-08T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tidbitsandwhatnots.com\/?p=8160"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:45:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T21:45:56","slug":"olive-tested-dog-toys-the-ones-that-mostly-survived","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tidbitsandwhatnots.com\/?p=8160","title":{"rendered":"Olive-Tested Dog Toys: The Ones That (Mostly) Survived a Power Chewer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"861\" data-attachment-id=\"1634\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/tidbitsandwhatnots.com\/?attachment_id=1634\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tidbitsandwhatnots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/olive-with-rope2.jpg?fit=1618%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1618,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;JILL LEONARD&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Olive with tug rope\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tidbitsandwhatnots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/olive-with-rope2.jpg?fit=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tidbitsandwhatnots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/olive-with-rope2.jpg?resize=1290%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"An Australian Shepherd holding toy rope ready to play tug\" class=\"wp-image-1634\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Australian Shepherd, Olive, was part dog, part engineer. She didn\u2019t just play with toys\u2014she analyzed them, dismantled them, and occasionally humored us by not destroying them right away. If it squeaked, she hunted down the mechanism. If it had seams, she tested them. And if it was plush? Well\u2026 we hope you didn\u2019t get attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve got a strong chewer or a dog in the working breed world\u2014the herders, the swimmers, the cart-pullers, or just those with serious opinions and extra energy\u2014this list is for you. Unfortunately, most of these dogs are too smart for their own good and too strong for bargain-bin squeaky toys. The good stuff is more expensive\u2014but if it lasts longer than 20 minutes, you\u2019re already ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of these toys made it a week. A few made it a lifetime. Every single one earned a place on this list by surviving Olive\u2014even if barely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Sharlovy Cotton Rope Toy (Tug Style)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This rope toy didn\u2019t meet its end through destruction\u2014we retired it only after it got too grimy from use. It held up longer than most, especially through hours of tug sessions and sneak attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a word of warning: if your dog is a tactical player like Olive,&nbsp;<em>watch your hands.<\/em>&nbsp;She\u2019d slowly \u201creadjust her grip\u201d during tug, moving up the rope inch by inch until she was practically holding our hands. Then she\u2019d take the whole thing for a victory shake, flop down like she\u2019d earned it, and settle in to destroy it\u2014I mean,&nbsp;<em>chew on it lovingly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend the bright-colored versions made from 100% cotton. They\u2019re soft on the mouth but durable in a true tug session. For an Aussie or similarly sized dog, the medium works well. If you want more space between your hands and your dog\u2019s enthusiasm, the large is a solid choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Jolly Ball by Jolly Pets (Blueberry-Scented, 8&#8243;)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was&nbsp;<em>the<\/em>&nbsp;toy. An 8-inch blueberry-scented <a href=\"https:\/\/jollypets.com\/collections\/signature-jolly-balls\/products\/bounce-n-play-dog-toy\">Jolly Ball <\/a>that Olive claimed in her puppy days and never let go of\u2014literally or figuratively. It had its share of tooth marks but never deflated, despite years of her trying to figure out how to get her mouth around it. Instead, she\u2019d herd it across the yard with her nose like it was misbehaving livestock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was very clear this was&nbsp;<strong>her<\/strong>&nbsp;ball. No one else was allowed to touch it unless invited. If you tried? You\u2019d get a stern look, some vocal commentary, and then she\u2019d take her ball and walk away. Rules were rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dog likes to herd, guard, or micromanage their belongings, this ball is a classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Kong Puppy &amp; Kong Extreme (Treat-Filled Chew Time Champions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kongcompany.com\/catalogue\/\">Kongs<\/a> are classics for a reason, especially if you have a smart dog who needs a job. Olive loved hers\u2014especially when it involved peanut butter. She\u2019d go into full puzzle-solving mode, flipping it, pawing it, and occasionally throwing it down just to shake something loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We started with the Kong Puppy, which is a little softer and great for early stages\u2014but keep an eye on it. Olive was able to tear at the edges once she got older and more determined. After that, we upgraded to the Kong Extreme, which is tougher but still has that classic shape and just enough give to keep her interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonus: It\u2019s fairly easy to clean, even after a full peanut butter mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Chuckit! Ultra Ball (for When the Dog Is Exercising&nbsp;<em>You<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fetch? Not exactly. Olive\u2019s version of the game was: let the human throw it, she\u2019ll find it, then wait for the human to come get it again. Occasionally, she\u2019d carry it halfway back, but more often, she\u2019d just look proud and let us do the retrieving. She exercised&nbsp;<em>us.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, the Chuckit! Ultra Ball earned a spot for durability. It survived the yard, the river, and the occasional bush burial. Plus, it works with the Chuckit! Launcher, which helped save our arms when she did decide to play along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your dog likes to supervise more than participate, this ball might still make them happy\u2014and you mildly sweaty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Tuffy Stuffed Toys (Plush&#8230; with a Fighting Chance)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most plush toys in our house were on borrowed time. Olive approached them like she was performing squeaker extractions for science. But the <a href=\"https:\/\/thetuffys.com\/#best\">Tuffy <\/a>brand animals held their own\u2014sometimes for a couple of weeks, which in power-chewer time is practically a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What made them worth the price? The look on her face when she got one. Olive would come over, plushie in mouth, smiling that big Aussie smile, and wiggling with joy. It was one of the few soft toys we felt good giving her\u2014softer than rubber, fun to carry, and durable enough that we didn\u2019t immediately go into squeaker-defusal mode. We still had to keep an eye on her, of course, but she got to enjoy her plush toys like any other happy pup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For dogs like Olive\u2014strong-jawed, clever, and still craving something&nbsp;<em>soft<\/em>\u2014this toy was worth every penny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding the right toy for a smart, strong-jawed dog isn\u2019t easy\u2014and it definitely isn\u2019t cheap\u2014but it\u2019s worth it. These were Olive\u2019s favorites, tested with enthusiasm, determination, and just enough mischief. Whether your dog herds, chews, or supervises from the shade, there\u2019s something on this list that might just survive\u2014and even spark a full-body wiggle of joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><em>P<strong>.<\/strong>S.<strong> <\/strong>The links to the manufacturers are not affiliate links, nor do I get paid from them.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got a strong chewer or a working-breed dog who destroys toys for sport? Our Aussie, Olive, was an expert in toy destruction\u2014until these stood up to the test. 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