I ordered a tug-a-jug dog toy for my sisters to try out this month. They both enjoy puzzle toys that dispense food or treats, which is why I figured they would enjoy this product. I don’t like food or treat puzzles, so it is all for my sisters!
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The package arrived faster than a dog can chase her tail as always when we order from Chewy.com! The box contained the PetSafe Busy Buddy tug-a-jug toy and a gift guide.
Madison is still too young to read, but she really loved the gift guide as it was full of pictures. I think she might be getting ready to put together her Christmas list to send to everyone she knows, including Santa. In case you are planning on holiday shopping at Chewy.com, they are having a huge Black Friday Sale with some items up to 50% off.
Mom helped Bailie get started with the tug-a-jug. The instructions for setting it up are real simple, but only if you have thumbs.
- Unscrew the bottom of the jug, it is full of holes to let the scent out.
- Load the jug with treats or your dog’s kibble.
- Screw the lid back on and let your dog start playing for food!
We were expecting the crazy twosome to go wild about the tug-a-jug, but instead, they both sat there and studied it. Neither of them knew how to go about getting the treats out of that jug. The aroma has no problem wafting out, but they wanted the actual treats. Why did Mom have to lock the good stuff in the jug they wondered!
Madison thought she might be able to chew her way in. The nubby ball actually works to clean the dog’s teeth when they chew on it, but it didn’t cause the treats to come out.
Bailie was determined to get those treats out of the ball. She was frustrated, but would not give up. She spent a good half hour working to get all the treats out of the jug. No worries, Mom only put about twenty small treats in the jug and those would be eaten by both of my sisters.
Madison says the toy is fun, but she isn’t real food motivated so chewing on it was what she enjoyed. Bailie is pretty food motivated and says it is a good boredom buster for dogs. She smashed it around, tried to bite the tug-a-jug apart to no avail, so it is durable. If your pup enjoys food/treats, and puzzles, this might make the perfect holiday gift! Check out the Busy Buddy tug-a-jug at Chewy.com.
Awesome! I would love this Emma! I hope I get it for Christmas! Mom said to tell you that we bought those lights for night time walking. She is so glad we did!! Its so dark on our evening walk. Thanks for the recommendation Emma! Have a great day Emma. your doodle friend Dash
So glad you guys are staying safe. Even with lots of furs around our necks the lights shine bright and catch the attention of drivers! Better start pawing out your Christmas list 🙂
I bought one of these years ago for Callie and Shadow – when they were Bailie’s age – but they sniffed at it and walked away. Even after I put treats in it!
At first Bailie wanted nothing to do with it, but she couldn’t resist the treat smell wafting out of it and had to figure it out.
Torrey likes puzzles, and treats, so she would probably like this. Roxy likes treats, but not having to work for them. Lol
I’m with Roxie, I will do things like nose work for treats but no treat puzzles!
that looks like a fab toy what keeps a pup busy for a while… maybe enough that the mama can do her furs?
It does keep my sisters busy for long periods of time as it is kind of difficult. Usually they solve food puzzles really fast.
Isn’t this toy great! I’ve had hours of fun with this toy!
Madison has decided eating the rope is the best idea, but Bailie is determined to keep working with it to get the treats all out.
That looks pretty complicated! I never mess with food puzzles either Emma!
Cat bro Bert will try food puzzles as he is so food crazy, but he didn’t try this one.
Bailie sure gave it a good try!! Luke might have fun with that, and it looks like it might occupy him for longer than many other treat toys too, which would be a good thing.
Cricket, like you and Roxy, does not like to work for her treats. I can just see her sitting there staring at me, wondering why I don’t just give them to her! 🙂
It’s foolish to expend the effort in my opinion, but Bailie loves a good challenge.
The boys aren’t big on puzzle toys either but this looks like fun to me! LOL!
It was pretty tough. Bailie likes puzzle toys but they are usually too easy. Not this one!
With rainy season coming up, it’s a great time to get our Mama busy finding us(and especially Rosy) some new puzzle toys!
xoxo,
Jakey, Rosy and Arty
This one comes in a smaller sizes too, more for you guys.
We have had an older version for years- no holes in the bottom, but still scent enticing. Both boys will go for it, but Elbe is the one who really bangs it around to get the treats out. Often he is so into banging it around that when a treat falls out and skitters across the floor, Chablis get it because Elbe is too bent on destroying the toy (LOL). so Chablis has learned to back off and let the kid do the work. I can attest to the sturdiness of this toy – 10 years, four hounds, tile floors and it is still not even cracked!!!
We read the jug is made from something similar to bullet proof glass which would explain the durability. Madison may have the rope chewed up eventually, but that would be the weak portion. I’m more like Chablis and will eat treats I find, but won’t do the hard work for them.
I have three of these jugs, my gang loves loves loves them.
We are more gentle with things, which makes it harder for my sisters to get the treats out, but it keeps them busy.