July Chewy Review

We are excited to do this months Chewy review!  We opted to try a toy instead of a treat - something we haven't done before.  Of course, the pups knew it was for them the second the box arrived.

The magical mystery box...

We rate toys on four criteria in our house - chewability, durability, loonability (how crazy are they about the toy?) and longevity.  Harlow and Monty have the ability to destroy toys marked indestructable.  We tend to monitor their interactions with toys very closely - it doesn't take them long (usually 15 minutes) to turn one toy into two.

I promise not to destroy dis toy...

I plead the 5th...

Well, I don't believe them, but...

The toy we chose was a Planet Dog Glow for Good Ball.  It promised to be durable (5 out of 5 chompers), buoyant, minty and bouncy.  It'll take some time to test the durable part of their promise, but so far so good.  It does have a minty smell and it is extremely bouncy.  It is also designed to fit into their Wood Chuck ball thrower.

I couldn't get any photos of them playing with the ball, because I didn't think ahead and realize we probably needed two.  Monty and Harlow were quick to point that out.

Check your glasses, Momma.  We iz twins.

After quite a bit of scuffling Monty managed to win the ball.  He immediately took it to the couch.

My precious...  Nasty Harlowses...

After which Harlow took it to her hobbit den fortress and chewed on it for a while.

Nom nom nom

So what do we think of the Planet Dog Glow for Good ball?  Well, on our rating scale:

Chewability:  So far, it has survived 20 minutes of very vigoruous chewing without any damage.  That's a record in our house.

Loonability:  The dogs were crazy over this toy.  Huge bonus!

Durability and Longevity:  We will have to see how long it lasts!

Updated 7/21/2014 - I put this blog post together on Friday.  So far, the ball has survived well with no punctures, gouges or missing pieces.  The pups are still playing vigorously with it.  I would caution if you play with it indoors, it is extremely bouncy - we've had a few minor knick-knacks taken down through the weekend.

Thank you, Chewy, for sending us this great toy to review.  Monty and Harlow are both enjoying it!

More on Planet Dog:

Since incorporating in 1997, we have been known as the industry's leading socially responsible, values-based design house, bringing people and dogs together for fun and mutual support.

The fire in our belly is to concept, innovate and develop premium products "made for dogs, by dog lovers" all while being fully dedicated to satisfying both you and your best friend's needs.

Our mission is to amuse, explore, support, innovate, create, educate, celebrate and philanthropate... all in the name of the dog. We "romp the romp" by providing financial resources to those in need, educating consumers about canine-related issues, creating an array of non-toxic and recyclable products, and keeping the tails of "our pack" wagging.

Planet Dog’s flagship initiative is the Planet Dog Foundation. Since 2012, PDF has donated more than $800,000 in cash and product donations. Our internal mantra of "think globally, act doggedly," keeps us focused on the higher cause of why we entered this industry...wagging, drooling, sniffing, snuggling, howling, romping dogs.

Chewies and Nutro

Chewy contacted me recently wondering if we would be willing to try some of their treats and feature them on our blog.  After consulting both Monty and Harlow, we decided to try Nutro Brand Crunchy Treats!

Since Monty is so finicky on treats, we are always looking for a healthy alternative to the treats we get him.  We had had some luck in the past with Nutro Cruncy Treats (well, not the banana flavored ones), so we decided to try the Pomegranate flavored ones.

Of course, with our pups, half the fun is opening the box....

Oooo - a box with intact corners...  Must eat them off...

Move it, pup...  Dis ones mine!

Of course, packing is just as much fun to receive...

All I can say is that the treats were a smash hit with our pups!  Monty adores them and Harlow has taken to stealing the bag whenever she sees it. 

Head on over to Chewy's if you want to try your own bag!