goDog Gators Squeaky Plush Dog Toy with Chew Guard Technology Durable Fabric Squeaker for Active Play Pink Large

Hello! I am reviewing here the goDog Gators Squeaky Plush Dog Toy, Chew Guard Technology. I want to give this 5 stars because of the type of product I received and the craftsmanship that went into this. This toy is wonderful my dog absolutely loves it and is a very "Aggressive-Chewer" 10/10 energy, he tears things up but cant seem to tear this one up. Created by PetWise this toy is made very well there’s a tough, reinforced liner made of a denser polyester or possibly a nylon weave. The Polyester fibers are strong, and resistant to tearing. The seams are double stitched as well which is very good. The force of the chewing is dispersed through all the different layers of the material making this last MUCH longer than other toys. This toys texture with the bubbles and such is perfect for Dogs because Dogs have mechanoreceptors inside there mouth that detect texture increasing the "want to chew" on this toy effect. This is not just a normal dog toy... this is an investment for you to buy for your dog. You cannot go wrong with this product! I highly recommend this. Read more

We have two beagles. Most toys last literally about 30 minutes. Some, 30 seconds. I have purchased EVERY "Tough" dog toy there is and none of them last. NONE of them. ....Until I got a few of these goDog toys. I got a Gator, and elephant and a T-Rex because they were relatively cheap. They were a few bucks more than the super tough toys at Petscomart. I wasn't expecting much. Maybe a few days if I was lucky? I bought them for Christmas 2016 and they are STILL ALIVE! At least one gets chewed on EVERY DAY. Our Beagles LOVE them. They try hard to break the stitching so that they can get to the squeaky heart, but they cannot. These toys are TOUGH! I don't actually know what Chew Guard Technology is, but it is awesome. As a test, I bought an $15 "tough" toy at Petscomart just to be sure they were still going after the toys with the same gusto. Sure enough, they had it eviscerated within the hour! Fluff everywhere! Proof, at least to me, that these goDog toys are actually TOUGH! I paid full price for these. I have never been in contact with the company. I'm not getting paid in any manner for this. I just would like those with beagles (or any other dog that eviscerates their toys immediately) to know that these toys last! ....that tough toys DO exist! Just reviewed my order from 12/9/2016 and found I also bought a triceratops and a flying pig whose service has yet to be required because the other ones are STILL INTACT! Read more

* UPDATE * Figured I'd do a little update here. Been well over a month since I got him his replacement and it's still strong as ever! So I definitely believe now that my previous assumption was correct. The only real way these seem like they're going to rip is with some other force contributing to it and that a dog can't simply do it by themselves. I'd definitely recommend and plan on purchasing another when the time comes to replace this current one! * UPDATE * Little under a month of owning it and dog managed to tear it open at one of the seams and get stuffing E'RYWHERE! Believe he may have only really accomplished this because by the end of the day, I have every one of his toys under my desk chair. One day, I inadvertently rolled over part of it and didn't realize that I had, nor that him constantly causing my chair to move wasn't his daily activity of bumping into it while laying down, but was him trying to free his toy from its pain and misery. So believe it only got the tear in it in the first place that allowed him to really get into it was because of a situation that's abnormal. I've already ordered and have a new one as I don't really think he'll be able to rip up another one as easily with out other assistance like he had with the first one, but I shall see! Even if he does, I'll continue buying them. He really seems to enjoy it over all and few bucks a month for him to have something to play with isn't going to break the piggy bank. Also would like to note that this time this one came in protective wrapping, but seemed like an Amazon type wrapping more so than the manufacturer. So kudos to Amazon for placing it in a plastic baggy. * ORIGINAL * Doing my initial review of this and I'll edit it later in regards to how long it lasted with my dog, when/if that time comes! My dog absolutely LOVES this thing! He's basically got it down that if I get a box from the front door and talk to him, that he's getting something. I thought he was excited when I sat down and was opening the packaging, boy was I wrong! Soon as I took it out, he went bonkers for it! He knew it was his and he wanted it NOW! I could barely get the tags off of it, he wanted it so badly. Matter a fact, he did manage to take it from me at least once before I could get everything removed. It appears to be holding up pretty well. Granted, I've only had it for a few days, but every time I turn around, he's chewing and tooting this thing like crazy. He typically tears larger things up relatively quickly, so I suspect if he can easily get through it, it'll be with in the next week. However I don't think he will, at least not as easily as he tends to others. It seems pretty durable and even playing "tug-o-war" with him, it felt strong. Only complaint I do have is that it comes as is. Not wrapped up in any kind of plastic or anything, so who knows what it could have been exposed to. Read more

So, I got my 40 lbs lab mix heavy duty chewer the goDog Gators Squeaker Plush Pet Toy, and let me tell you, it was a total mixed bag. On the one hand, the toy is made of high-quality and safe materials, so I didn't have to worry about my dog chowing down on any toxic chemicals or anything. Plus, the pink color was super cute and my dog really loved the squeaker feature. But on the other hand, the toy didn't last very long at all. My pup managed to rip it apart within a week, which was a total bummer. I mean, come on, I thought this toy was supposed to be tough and chew-resistant! So, all in all, I'm giving this toy a 4-star rating. It's great for dogs who are less aggressive chewers, but if you've got a pup who really likes to sink their teeth into their toys, you might want to look for something a bit sturdier. Still, for the price, it's not a bad option if you're looking for a cute and fun toy to entertain your furry friend. Read more