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When my partner and my dog — a 70-pound German shorthaired pointer named River — aren’t actively running or chasing balls at the dog park, he brings us toys to throw for him or play tug. Dressing her is a task in itself, so when suction cup pull toys started popping up on my Instagram feed and Amazon ads, I thought I’d give it a try.
The idea behind the Yudian Suction Cup Dog Toy is that the toy is attached to the floor by suction cups, then the dog plays tug-of-war on its own. Should I tire my dog out on his own? And under $25? Include me.
Knowing that River is a chewer and very strong, I looked for some options that could withstand her teeth and strength. I decided on one that had two suction cups for the floor and declared itself as durable enough for “aggressive chewers.”
Although my dog doesn’t play with it constantly, this toy is worth $15 to keep him engaged.
For the pet parent looking for new ways to tire out their dog, the Yudian Suction Cup Dog Toy is an inexpensive, effective pick for pull-loving pups.
My partner and I always spoil our dog, so it’s no surprise that many of my targeted ads are for gifts, toys and soft beds for him. If River isn’t running with us, he needs to be entertained at home, at least until he’s too tired to snooze. When I saw the suction cup pull toys for dogs appearing in my ads, I was a little skeptical. Will it stay safe on the floor? Will my dog just greet it? Will he still play with it?
Given the affordable price of the Yudian Suction Cup Dog Toy, I thought it was worth a try.
Even though my dog only played with this toy once, it seemed worth a try. Honestly, he tore through other $20 dog toys in no time, so if it lasts longer than those, I’ll consider it a winner. It turns out that he wasn’t just playing with it, it had endured his ferocious chewing and pulling for two weeks.
The package includes the basic toy (two suction cups attached to a rope attached to a rubbery chew toy) as well as two clear sticky boards in case the suction cups won’t stick to your floor. The suction cups wouldn’t stick to my linoleum floor, so I put two clear adhesive boards instead (about 5 inches by 5 inches each) and the cups worked there. They are quite hard, so to really stick them, I step on them with sturdy shoes.
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One downside: Sticky boards aren’t exactly reusable. I tried removing one with a butter knife, which came out with nothing left, but I couldn’t reattach it anywhere else. However, I was able to glue a suction cup to the remaining sticky square and one to my baseboard. Since you can’t really move the toy, it’s important to choose a good spot that’s far away.
Once the toy was stuck on the ground, River was vaguely interested. At first, he didn’t know what to do with it. We started playing with him and eventually he thought he could pull it and pull it by himself. Generally, we still have to initiate play for this toy, but once he’s off, he’ll pull it for about five to 10 minutes, then come back to it later. We have also included here some of his favorite toys; if any toy has a loop, it can easily fit over the chewy stick. That way, if he’s not interested in the chewer part, he can pull out his other favorite toy.
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The chewer itself is by far the best part of the toy. Since it has jagged protrusions of different sizes around the stick, it can really help keep your dog’s teeth clean apart from providing much-needed entertainment. The chew stick side is open, so you can stick toothpaste in the holes to help clean, or even treats, soft cheeses and other snacks to help your dog engage with the toy. The Yudian tug toy is best on the River when there are treats or toothpaste inside; it’s an easy way for him to play alone.
So far, after about two weeks of sticking the toy to the ground, River hasn’t been able to break any part of it; all intact, including the chewer stick. And for a dog that will literally destroy a new stuffie in 10 minutes (even the “super chewer, indestructible” ones), this is quite a feat.
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He chews on the stick several times each day and really diss when I crumble treats into it; no protrusions have been removed, and there are no teeth marks on it either. No matter how hard he pulls and pulls, the suction cups remain, and the connecting rope remains intact. River sniffed the ropes and suction cups, but I warned her not to chew on them and guided her back to the stick.
If you have a dog that likes to tug and may need a little extra interaction, try the Yudian Suction Cup Dog Toy. I was surprised at how durable and comforting it was for my dog, and when you say it helps clean your dog’s teeth and only costs $15, it’s a no-brainer.
