Treat-dispensing Giggling Ball
If you have a Shiba that has a never-ending source of energy, I recommend these treat-dispensing balls!
There are times when I have played numerous games of fetch, worked on training, wrestled with tug and Ryu just won't tire out! When I have finally had enough (and need to get some actual work done!), I simply fill his treat ball with some healthy treats (sometimes, even kibble!) and let him go to town. It took him a few tries to become interested in it (when we were given it as a "I hope you feel better after your botched neuter job" gift, he had no desire to play with it...for obvious reasons lol) but now he absolutely adores it. It doesn't hurt that he has a little sister than will just sit by and wait for the treats to fall out and then pounce for them. It keeps him on his toes and gives me a break from the constant tennis ball-throwing games.
I haven't seen it stores but here is a link I found online: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3207231
And a video of Ryu playing with his ball:
There are times when I have played numerous games of fetch, worked on training, wrestled with tug and Ryu just won't tire out! When I have finally had enough (and need to get some actual work done!), I simply fill his treat ball with some healthy treats (sometimes, even kibble!) and let him go to town. It took him a few tries to become interested in it (when we were given it as a "I hope you feel better after your botched neuter job" gift, he had no desire to play with it...for obvious reasons lol) but now he absolutely adores it. It doesn't hurt that he has a little sister than will just sit by and wait for the treats to fall out and then pounce for them. It keeps him on his toes and gives me a break from the constant tennis ball-throwing games.
I haven't seen it stores but here is a link I found online: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3207231
And a video of Ryu playing with his ball:
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does it really giggle? i can't hear it on the video, if so, is it an annoying giggle and how often?
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It's doesn't "giggle"...it "jingles" from all the kibble/treats inside -smiles- <--- that's what it sounded like in the video.
*** -checks out link- Oh, yeah...<b>I DID buy one of the "non-treat dispensing" ball for Lynx. And she DESTROYED it (took her awhile though)! lol. I can't describe the sound...it makes a kind of "quacking" sound.***
If you want a toy that makes noises, I LOVE the Dogtronics toys. We have a treat-dispensing "egg" that looks like a kong. It makes some crazy noises which continue a few seconds after you play with it. It's kinda freaky. The dogs love it. They sell them at Wal-mart and I embarrass Tim by setting all of them off at one time. :P
On a side note, Ichiro knows what to do (and stop doing) when I say - roll it, don't gnaw on it! Like he's going to make another hole in that thing, sheesh! My husband thinks it's funny that he understands the phrase, or at least the intent behind the phrase.