Air Kong Squeaker Toys

Kong toys have always been a favorite toy among tough chewers, but the Air Kong toys just aren't as durable... They're still great toys that will entertain your pet for a good time.

These squeaker toys tend to entice dogs to play because not only are they a ball, but they squeak like fun plush toys.

My Bull Mastiff loves these toys. She has the football and the large tennis ball. They are probably her favorite toys.

Tough Toys for Pit Bulls

Not all Pit Bulls are tough chewers, and not all bullies like to destroy their toys, but I have one of those dogs. I have a Pit Bull who thinks that if it squeaks, she has to dissect it to find what makes it tick.

Rubber gets chewed like gum, plush toys get autopsied, and tennis balls get shredded. That's just what she does, so buying toys for a dog who destroys everything you give her is hard. I started buying cheap toys from jefferspet.com so that when she tore it up, I knew I only spent a few bucks on it versus full retail price from the pet store.

But, that's not always fair when the other dogs get new toys, and she gets stuck with a cheap toy from my closet.

I did find that ropes last the longest, so when the other dogs get cute toys, MIA the pit bull gets a big rope to play with. She loves it, even though she still power-chews the ends and the notes and frays the rope.

If you have a dog like mine, who loves to chew and destroy toys, you know my pain. I mean, it stinks when Petsmart has a sale on holiday toys after the holiday, and I can't buy my girl a big spider toy for $3.00. I will still buy the spider toy, but I'll give it to a friend who has a pit mix, who just loves on toys and plays normal without destroying them.

Where MIA isn't like Sammy, your dog may be like MIA. If that's the case, all you can do is try tough dog toys and see if the toy can hold up to your dog.

The rubber tires are supposed to be great for tough chewers, but after a few days, MIA's become chewing gum.

The canvass toys and plush toys made of thick materials for medium to heavy chewers didn't last long either. She loved on the toys for a while, but as soon as she made the first tiny hole, it was autopsy time.

 For the most part, all you can do is buy something that is recommended for tough toy chewers, and hope your dog doesn't destroy the toy. Otherwise, talk to friends and see what they've tried with their dogs, and maybe your dog will follow in line.

If all else fails, consider ropes, cheap toys that won't hurt your feelings when they're destroyed, or Kong toys.

Games to Play With Your Dog

Hyper dogs and active puppies will definitely benefit from this one. Playing games and strenuous play will tire out your pup.

Take Wallace the Pit Bull, the Purina Incredible Dog winner for the Flying Disk Competition, he was a misunderstood APBT in a shelter. He was going to be put to sleep because of his breed (considered high risk) until his owner fought for him. Quickly, it was decided that Wallace needed an outlet for his high activity level, and the flying disk was brought out. And now look at him. Once on the kill list, now a champion.

I have video of my blue APBT, MIA, playing tug of war.

You'll also find information about FlyBall.

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Games to Play With Your Dog

Puppy Teething Stage

All dogs go through a teething stage as puppies. As pet parents, it’s not the best stage to go through. You can loose many socks, shoes, and even furniture, if you’re not careful. But, you can actually make it through the teething puppy stage.

As a parent to a new APBT puppy, you may have already determined they have very strong jaw muscles, and you may have figured out that they like to chew! This, is usually the cause of the teething period that can last several months. But, don’t fret…





You may have all the teething toys and tons of chew toys, but the pup still prefers your shoes. Well, don’t hit the dog, or punish the dog. You can actually praise the dog every time he picks up your shoes, but remember to take the shoe away from him as soon as you praise. No, this doesn’t teach the dog that it’s ok to play with your new shoes, but instead to take your shoes and give them to you.

You can try tying old socks in knots, in order to differentiate what he can and cannot chew one. Take the knotted sock and dip it in a broth. Freeze the sock, and give it to him once frozen. This is a tasty new toy that he can chew on.



Try nylabones. Never rawhides or greenies.
Frozen fruits and veggies, but make sure to avoid those that can pose harm to your pup.

You can overcome a teething puppy. It just takes a little time and a lot of patience.

Dog Toys

Dog toys are essential to keeping most dogs, not all, entertained. Toys help enhance exercise and playtime. They can enhance dental care (ropes). And, play toys can enhance the dog’s chewing urges on things he’s supposed to chew.

I find that PetStages Dog Toys has a great assortment of toys that can suit dogs of all ages. Most of the toys are more geared towards smaller and medium sized dogs, but the chew toys, comfort toys, and teething toys, can work wonders on the new APBT puppy.

You can find other great toys that will keep your pup entertained. You can try Kong Toys, ropes, squeaky toys, and other toys such as treat releasers, puzzle games, and tennis balls. In most cases, dogs, like children, will have their favorite type of toy. My APBT puppy loves ropes; they help release her chew inhibitions and increase dental care.

Not every dog likes every toy. And, not every dog likes toys. But, it’s up to you, the pet parent, to find your pup’s favorite, which may even be the paper towel roll or a balled up piece of paper. But, in any cases, find what your dog likes, and stick with it…