Category: Toys
Dog toy storage chest
Artist Stephen Huneck lived through a very difficult period that led him to erect a Dog Chapel in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Many of his books and woodprints are based on one of his dogs, Sally the black Labrador. We just love the Huneck Dog Toy Chest on sale through Orvis. We also wanted to call your attention to The Cottage at Dog Mountain, which looks like a great weekend getaway spot for you and doggy. The storage piece features a hand-painted resin front panel and a hinged wooden lid. Perfect for Maltese, Pekingese, Dobermans and any living thing that barks.. Makes a dog want to go into the romper room and romp.
Cupcake dog toy
Who doesn't love a Hostess snack! We fondly remember unpacking our brown paper lunch sacks and spotting the telltale iced cupcake inside. We knew that mom really loved us, when she tucked in this tasty chocolate treat (sigh--trans fats didn't exist back then) to liven up the diet of bologna sandwiches. Now that we are pet parents we can lavish the same type of love on our fur children, minus all the calories and sugar highs. Choco Pupcakes are 100% calorie free and 100% healthy for your pup. These plush cupcake toys (two to a package) are a guilt-free treat we know your sweetie will enjoy.
Treat dispensing dog toy
Old episodes of Lassie didn't work, neither did the cat. Finally we've found a way to keep our dogs entertained for hours--the Treatstik. How does it work? Pretty simple actually: Unscrew the cap and load the plastic stick with your pup's favorite nibbles, screw the top back on and toss it to your pup. Next step is sitting back and watching as your dog tries to shake the treats free or figure our how to open the cap. Either way it's going to take a while. The stick comes in two sizes and a few bright and bold colors. Now all we need is some way to entertain the cat.
Vintage inspired dog toys
Sometimes we're positively fed up with video games and feel overwhelmed by modern animation. We long for simpler things, like the sweet days of soda fountains and penny arcades. These nostalgic squeaky toys from Rollover Red Rover hearken back to a simpler time. Available in three sizes, there's an animal appropriate for every pup (Labs get the 10.5" Big Frog and Chihuahuas the 4" Mini Bunny). These doggie toys are full of charm and old school character. Not only are they cute beyond belief, they are also certified non-toxic and lead-free. Chomp away furry friends!
Striped bone-shaped dog toy
We think these fabric pet bone toys are pretty as spring flowers. For our "bouquet" we'd pick one of each preppy stripe color offered: brown, pink, blue, red and green. And just like the best things from nature, these bones don't involve pesticides or chemicals, they're made of 100% organic cotton and filled with hypo-allergenic polyester fill. To keep pup's attention, the bones come with a built-in squeaker! This is a perfect little item to tuck into a doggie Easter basket or to bring along on a puppy playdate. It's guaranteed to get tails wagging.
Shoe-shaped dog toy
No! Not the Manolos! Hey! Get away from my Jimmy Choos! If you've got a pup with a foot fetish this may sound all too familiar. Dogs simply love to gnaw on our shoes. Since we don't much like to chase our dogs around the house trying to retrieve (that's their job!) our slobbery slippers--we're into distraction. We've tossed a few of these Wee Doggies toy shoes around our home to keep those tiny teeth otherwise engaged and out of our closet. Pick from three funky designs and maybe you'll be able to salvage some of your prized heels and still provide your dog with entertainment.
Juicy Couture dog toy
We've been living in our Juicy Couture track suits for years--love the combination of spunky fashion and comfort. We were delighted to learn one of our favorite designers is now making a dress-up doll for kids of all ages. The Juicy Couture Stuffed Yorkie set makes for a perfect play date for you and your furry pal. The set's available at Bloomingdale's and comes with a fluffy stuffed Yorkie, carrying case (doubles as a wardrobe) and two changes of outfit. Let your dog pick if the Yorkie should wear the pink collar with the matching tee or a navy blue hoodie. Decisions, decisions...
Dog screw and nut rubber chew toys
Which would your dog rather chew; a Louis XIV hand-crafted ebony armoire, or a rubber screw and nut toy set? We all know the answer to that question, which is why we recommend that you close the door to the room with the armoire and order Uncommon Goods screw and nut rubber chew toy set immediately. Forget about getting down to brass tacks, these chew doys will let Rover and Fluffy get down in the way they want to get down and that is nonetheless acceptable in polite company. These chew toys have a minty flavor to help keep our best friends' breath fresh.
Dual purpose dog toy
"Hey what are all those little splinters in the hallway! Oh no, the puppy's been at it again!" What are we talking about? The incessant nibbling on our favorite wooden chair leg that our furry family member performs on a weekly basis. Sound all too familiar? There's a new solution: the Chew Leg Cover/Dog Toy. The natural rubber toy is designed to wrap around the legs of chairs, tables and beds to protect the wood from canine teeth. The design has a built-on knob making it appealing to dogs and diverting them from destroying the exposed wood inside our homes.
Festive dog toy
On Dasher, On Donner, On Comet, On Vixen! Let your pup get into the holiday spirit by gifting him this irresistible "Cane Deer" toy. We just know your furry little elf will love racing around with his new red-nosed friend. It'll be tough to keep this gift wrapped and under the tree until the 25th, so we're not even going to try. After all we're not Scrooges. We're going to kick off the holiday season early and give this present early. We say, "Let the reindeer games begin!" Now we'll sit back with some cocoa and watch our pups dash away, dash away, dash away all!
Flying dog toy
For decades, dogs have love jumping, grabbing and gnawing on them. Sadly hard plastic Frisbees were ruinous on teeth, so many of us reluctantly retired the disc with our 70's attire. We're thrilled to find a new tossing toy called the Zisc! Doggie dentists (and their patients) will appreciate the Zisc's incredibly soft material called "Zogoflex." Use the Zisc on the land or by the sea: The Zisc is easy to get airborne (even for weak-armed gals) and water dogs can fetch the floatable Zisc from their favorite pond or from ocean waves. Oh, and no need to resurrect those bell bottoms--stick to flying discs.
Squeakless dog toy
Let's say you've made lovely preparations for a romantic dinner for two in your home. Your date couldn't be more charming, and even brought you a white cala lilly in a Tiffany vase. You would have preferred a Cartier necklace of diamonds and rubies, but it's the thought that counts. Just as you toast with glasses of Chateauneuf du Pape wine, your dog in the kitchen starts making a racket with her squeak toy. You couldn't be more thrilled, right? NOT! This is why you need the Slobber-Wick Squeakless Buddy from Planet Dog (Established 1997). The company notes that the product is imported but doesn't say from where. It is machine washable. But best of all, it doesn't make your date worry that if you get married you'll pay more attention to your dog than to your partner. Wink, wink. We all know that our dogs are the best partners we have. Nothing against people, mind you!
FouBerry dog communication system toy
Can you think of one good reason . . . just one . . . why the joys and benefits of push e-mail, mobile telephones, text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing and other wireless information services should be limited to humans only? There of course is no good reason for that, which is why FouFou Dog has introduced the FouBerry device toy. Just as the BlackBerry made it possible for people to "thumb" on its reduced-size keyboard, the FouBerry makes it possible for dogs to "paw." The doggy toy comes complete with the equivalent of a multi-tasking operating system. Never again will your Yorkie have to wait for her afternoon walk to know what the chihuahua down the street wants to bark at her; the message will come through as clearly as it needs to on the FouBerry toy.
Preppy tennis balls
We turn up our noses at grungy tennis balls. Who wants to play with a slimy, mossy mess? For our next game of catch, we'll be using a set of Harry Parker's vintage tennis balls. Packed in an nifty striped box, the set of three balls includes one of each color: tan, pink and green. Toss out those old nasty balls and freshen up your supply for your retriever who's obsessed with spherical objects. Little fetchers don't have to miss out on the action--there's a special small size ball just for them. These pristine balls would be perfect for Wimbledon, but we'll be skipping the rackets and simply focusing on good, old fashioned bouncy fun.
Doggie beach ball and play toy
We love the color selections for the Rita Tough Toy Ball purveyed by Mettropolis; keep away kiwi, leaping lavendar, feisty fuchsia, run run ruby red, slobber and spice orange and tail wagging teal. What more could you ask for, if not pampered pooch pink? The ball floats, meaning it's great for tub, pool, stream, lake and seaside romps. It also has a concavity, if you will, for carrying treats. The company says the ball is super duper durable and virtually indestructible. As if our dogs weren't too well-mannered to ever destroy a toy!
