Product Review #5 - Toys R Us Critter

Squeakers aren't the only noise making device for dog toys. There are so many toys that make different sounds now. There's the plastic crinkling, like the Petstages Easy Toss Ring that I mentioned in a past post. Covers for water bottles are really popular too. There are toys that oink and moo and ribbit and quack. And then there's this. It GIGGLES!

This is the Toys R Us Pets Small Giggle Critter. When you press the hand the whole thing jiggles and giggles. When I first heard the giggling, I was thinking to myself,  "What in the world is that sound?" That's when I saw a kid walk by repeatedly pressing the hand, and the toy wouldn't stop giggling. I like it because of its unique sound. Unfortunately, the material used to make the toy isn't very durable. Petsmart is selling it for $8.97 in stores, or you can get it online for $2.97 plus shipping.

Product Review #2 - Chuckit! Ball Launcher

F-ing brilliant idea. Why didn't I think of it myself? Basically, it's a long arm that helps you throw the ball farther. Lots of fun for people with dogs that love to fetch. PLUS, you don't have to touch the ball to pick it up. We all know how gross balls get when you play with them outside, covered in dirt and drool and who-knows-what-else. It's also good for people with back problems [as a customer pointed out] since they won't have to bend over to pick up the ball. It comes in a variety of colors and sizes (pocket to mega). Some versions come with water-proof balls. Regular tennis balls will fit. They also have ones that throw smaller balls for our more miniature furry friends. For the size shown above, Petsmart sells it for $9.99 to $14.99. Petco has it for $9.59 to $15.97. Amazon has it for $9.74 to $12.19.

Product Review #1 - Petstages Easy Toss Ring

This is my FAVORITE toy. Dog toys are fun~

My dogs love the Easy Toss Ring. It survived the shiba in the family but not the maltipoo, so it can't really be considered very durable, but it's a lot of fun to play with. It's really cute when they pick it up, and it goes around their snout so you can't see their face. Cuuuuuute~ And you know what the best part is? IT DOESN'T SQUEAK. Don't get me wrong. I get my dogs plenty of squeaky toys, and they love them. However, when they're running around at 1 in the morning going, "squeak squeak squeaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueak," it's not so much fun for me. Instead the little fins make crinkly noises which is much easier to tune out. Petsmart offers the mini size for $5.99. Amazon has the mini for somewhere between $4.68 and $6.30.