03/25/2024
My cowhides from came in this weekend, so here are three dogs' reviews:
1) Rufus - 9/10. Only lost a point because the salt and/or hair was making him cough, and I had to switch toys mid-game, which he thought was unfair. So really, it was all *my* fault.
2) Josie - 7/10. She didn't like that she couldn't get a good grip on it while she was distracted by dogs barking in the distance and didn't play with it for long enough for me to get a photo with it. Was definitely tasty, though, so we'll try again in an easier environment.
3) Margot - 11,000/10. I couldn't get a clear picture because she tries her absolute hardest to rip it from my grasp, run away, and guard it. Margot is my dog and will attempt a game of tug with anything that can fit in her mouth, so her opinion carries a lot of weight. She actually got to try it out this weekend, too, and she was able to play in front of Balcony Pug, who is a pug in our neighborhood whose name I don't know, is often left on its balcony unattended, and is Margot's archnemesis. It's HARD for her to play in the presence of other dogs, especially Balcony Pug, but the cowhide is that enticing.
This is one of my favorite toys for getting dogs into tug. It's smelly and tasty, which is generally very appealing to dogs who either aren't toy-motivated or need warming up to form a solid play relationship. All of my clients today play with me often, but I'm excited to see what my friends who aren't quite there yet think!