Petface Super Tennis Balls For Dogs, Throw and Fetch, Outdoor Exercise, 12 Pack

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In a new video, Dr Hunter Finn said that the surface of the ball can become rough while being thrown about during a game of fetch, with saliva, dirt and sand combining to make it 'like sandpaper'. Depending on how the ball lands, it can bounce in a completely different direction. Our dogs appeared to love this unexpected surprise because the ball would change directions mid-throw. If your dog can’t handle tennis balls without chomping obsessively, you may want to consider an alternative toy. A rubber ball, especially one designed for powerful chewers, makes an excellent tennis ball substitute, without some of the risks.

Another great feature is that this ball is a little unpredictable. If you look closely, you notice that the Jive Ball isn’t completely round. Instead, it has small sections that protrude out.As you would expect from a sturdy toy, the Jive weighs considerably more than your ordinary tennis ball. If you bounce it indoors, it will hit the ground with a loud clunk and is heavy enough to break a window or other fragile items in your home. Therefore, I only recommend this ball for outdoor use. Though long-regarded as a favourite toy of our four-legged friends, the sporting essential can cause harm to a dog's mouth, according to a popular TikTok vet. If your ball thrower holds a regular-sized tennis ball, then the medium (2½ inches) will slide in perfectly. On the flipside, this dense design is perfect for dogs that don’t know their own strength. Our tennis ball popping Labrador, and even a Great Dane puppy at the local dog park that wanted to join the fun, didn’t break this ball when they returned it. That’s not to say that this is suitable as a chew toy, but under supervised games of fetch, it holds up to rough play. A dog tennis ball takes all these elements and improves on them in every way. When it comes to supervised games of fetch, a green-fuzzy tennis ball just doesn’t compete.

Unfortunately, all this comes at a price. Like the West Paw Jive, this is one of the most expensive tennis ball alternatives on the market. But included in the price is a replacement guarantee. At the time of writing, Planet Dog will replace the toy once in the event it fails. While this makes the price more appealing, you will cringe if you are on a tight budget. American vet Dr Hunter Finn has gained widespread attention on TikTok for his short videos sharing advice for dog and cat owners, and now has over two million followers. In another recent video, he said that bananas can be a "good treat" for dogs - but stated that owners of small dogs should try and limit their pet's intake to a about a quarter of the fruit. It’s also worth mentioning that you can stuff treats inside the ball’s holes. As you can imagine, this was our Pug tester’s favorite part. She would roll the ball all around my living room as she attempted to remove the treats from inside. While the Breathe Right won’t replace your go-to treat dispenser, it’s a handy feature that you can take advantage of.Erratic balls are not perfectly round like a regular tennis ball. Instead, they have protruding sections or flat areas. When the ball lands on these areas, the result is a change in direction. As you might expect, the unpredictable bounce of these balls means that they are unsuitable for indoor play. After I reviewed all the different erratic balls, I concluded… They are unsuitable for older dogs or those with hip problems. After watching our dogs frantically change direction mid-run to keep up with the ball, I believe it would be straining on senior pooches. Being hollow, these balls float in water. If it bounces in your pool or a wayward throw ends up in a river, it’s easy to fish out.