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Are there any pet toy brands that made durable stuffed toys for power chewers?
My dog loves stuffed toys but chews thought them all within a few days. She has a Kong but is only interested in it if it has a treat in. Are there any brands that make durable stuffed toys for dogs?
Kong Toys
Everlasting Treat Ball
Kong Time
Wubba:
Dr. Noys Toys:
Big Mean Kitty
Tuffies Mega Ring:
Chuckit! Sports Trainers
Squirrel Dudes Treat Toys
Tug-A-Jug Treat Puzzle Toy
Tuffies S/3 Ultimate Sport Durable Soft Dog Toys
Super Tough Dog Toy - Solid Nylon Dumbbell for Powerful Chewers
I'm yet to find a tennis ball or a stuff toy that my dog doesn't destroy in a few hours. However the plain rubber kong the only thing she cannot demolish
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Just like humans, us Labradors can be trained to be really good at sports! There are many dog sports available to Labradors, one of which is commonly known as "Dock Diving." Dock Diving is an exciting new sport that introduces a competitive aspect to the Labrador Retriever's natural water abilities. We get to compete against other dogs, just like with human sports! There are a lot of events in the dock diving sport, each of which test a different aspect of a dog's ability.
History
Officially, Dock Diving has only been a legitimate competitive dog sport for about nine years. In 2000, the sport was first developed, when an event named "Big Air Dogs" was used as a side entertainment event at the premiere of ESPN's "Great Outdoor Games". "Big Air Dogs" was so incredibly popular, that fans of the sport helped to make it an actual competitive event. In the past nine years, Dock Diving has been increasing in popularity, with more and more events being held each year.
Events
Every year, there have been more and more fans of the dock diving sport attending competitions. With this, more events have been developed since the sport's founding in 2000. Each event tests a slightly different water skill, so it's very important to properly socialize your Labrador Retriever with the concept of swimming in a pool! Pool water looks different to Labradors, so if you want your Labrador to participate in Dock Diving, try to train them beforehand.
Ultimate Vertical Event
The Ultimate Vertical Event is an event that measures how high your dog can jump over the water. This takes a significant amount of physical effort, much more so than distance jumping. Usually, only one Ultimate Vertical event is held during a Dock Diving competition, since many dogs would not have the necessary stamina to complete two events. During this event, a small rubber dog toy is suspended high above the water, about eight feet above the surface of the pool. Dogs are instructed to run and jump as high as possible to either knock the toy off the suspension, or take it in their mouth. Each separate round, the toy is raised two inches. Dogs are allowed two jumps to try to knock the toy into the water.
Splash Event
This event tests how far a dog can jump into the water from the edge of the pool. Also known as "Distance Jumping", this event requires a dog's owner to lead their dog away from the pool, then encourage them to jump as far as possible into the pool. The distance is measured by the point at which the dog's tail hits the water. Each dog is given two jumps, and the longest jump of these two is recorded.
Catch It! Event
Just like the splash event, the "Catch It!" event measures the distance that a dog can jump into the water. However, this event has an added twist. In order for the jump to be counted, the dog also has to catch a rubber dog toy that is thrown over the water. If the dog fails to catch the toy, the jump is not counted. In addition to this, instead of the best jump of two jumps being counted, the total dog's score is a combination of the distance of each successful jump. This is an extremely difficult event for many dogs, and right now, is the hardest event to be held at Dock Diving competitions. This is also a very new event, only being introduced into Dock Diving competitions recently.
Labradors Are Perfect For Dock Diving Sports
Aside from being wonderful family pets, us Labradors also love the water! This is one of the reasons that we make such great waterfowl hunting dogs, and are preferred by waterfowl hunters. Our fur has two layers, which help us to be insulated from any moisture. The outer layer of our fur is coarse and oily, which gives us our water-resistant properties. The inner layer of our fur is soft and thick, insulating our skin from changes in temperature. Also, we have webbed skin between our toes, which gives us great swimming abilities in the water. Aside from this, we have an instinctual love of the water, and will usually eagerly participate in any water-based activity.
Back in our breed's early development, we were used by English fishermen to help retrieve fish that had fallen off of the hooks. Also, because of our retrieval abilities, we were also able to help fishermen drag in heavy fishing nets to shore. Since these nets were kept afloat by floating corks, we could grab the corks and swim with the net to land. These abilities made us quite popular among fishermen, and our water-based abilities were recognized by early Labrador Retriever breeders. Due to selective breeding, we retain these abilities to this day.
Training A Labrador For Dock Diving
Training a Labrador Retriever to participate in dock diving events is fairly simple, since our instinctual abilities help us to naturally be comfortable with water sports. However, swimming in a pool may take us a bit to get used to, since it doesn't seem as substantial to us as water in a lake or pond. Some veterinary facilities have pools that are specifically designed for use by dogs, either for training or for therapy. Try first getting your Labrador used to swimming in a pool by bringing them regularly for water-based playtime.
A dog that participates in Dock Diving must also be properly socialized to deal with loud noises, other people, and strange dogs. These are all present factors at a Dock Diving event, so try to first get your Labrador Retriever socialized. This will also help your dog to become more obedient, and will allow you greater control in keeping their attention.
Depending on which event you wish to train your Labrador Retriever for, there are many specific training programs available by Dock Diving competitive organizations. These programs will instruct you in the specific rules of the events, and allow your dog to participate in the competition.
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