Dog Training Rope Dog Toy | for Dogs Who Love to Chew

Dog Training Rope Toy

A 90cm cotton rope toy with five knots, made for supervised tug of war and interactive play with medium and larger dogs. Rope suits tugging and the short bursts of chewing that come with it, but it is not a power chew toy. Cotton fibers loosen with use, so this is a toy for play sessions with you rather than one to leave with an unsupervised chewer.

Specifications

• Material: cotton rope
• Length: 90cm, about 35 inches, with a 3cm diameter
• Weight: 783g
• Knots: five
• Color: khaki
• Best for: medium and larger dogs, supervised tug and fetch

What it is good for

• Tug of war, which builds engagement and burns energy in a small space
• Play where you decide when the game starts and stops, which is useful for impulse control training
• Light surface cleaning of the teeth as fibers pass between them during chewing
• Redirecting mouthy play away from hands, furniture and shoes

Safety, and what this toy is not

Rope toys are not indestructible and this one is no exception. Swallowed rope strands can bunch together in the gut and cause an intestinal blockage, which is a veterinary emergency. Use it for supervised play, put it away between sessions, and replace it once it starts to fray or shed threads. If your dog shreds toys rather than tugging them, choose a solid rubber chew instead.

Care

• Machine washable. Air dry it fully before giving it back to your dog
• Check it before each session and discard it once the fibers loosen
• A partly unravelled rope toy should be replaced, not repaired

Frequently asked questions

Is this rope toy safe to leave with my dog while I am out?
No. Rope toys need supervision because loose strands can be swallowed. For unsupervised time, choose a solid chew or a puzzle toy with no fibers.

Will it survive a power chewer?
Probably not. This is a tug toy rather than a power chew toy. A dog that shreds instead of tugging will work the knots loose, and at that point the toy should be discarded.

What size dog is it for?
The 90cm length and 3cm thickness suit medium and larger dogs. It is oversized for small and toy breeds.

Does it actually clean teeth?
The fibers give some surface cleaning as your dog chews, but it is not a substitute for brushing or a dental check with your vet.

How often should I replace it?
As soon as it frays, sheds threads, or a knot works loose. Rope toys are consumables rather than permanent toys.