Product Review

Squeaky Dog Toy Passes the Jack Russell Test

March 1, 2015 by info@3QuartersToday.com

Indestructible Squeaky Dog Toy Test Continues

It’s been a ~~week~~ 3 years (update) since we bought the PetSafe dog toy and the verdict is in! It is truly an indestructible dog toy and it squeaks! It can not be destroyed. My Jack Russell, Brody, has given it over over a week of intense heavy chewing and biting. He has almost driven himself insane and he can’t tear it apart. If you don’t believe me watch the video below. (Update: 3 years later, the toy survives)

Brody is what you call a super-chewer in the dog world. He may be only twenty pounds but he has jaws of steel and a biting grip worthy of a dog twice his size. Don’t worry, shortly after I made this video I did get Leah her own Booya toy also.

Toughest Squeaky Dog Toy Ever

The Busy Buddy line of dog toys are tough, in fact, the toughest I’ve ever tried and I have tried almost every dog toy from Tuffy toys, to Kongs and Kyjens. The Nylabones last, but don’t squeak. Brody is bored unless a toy makes noise.

The goal, find a fun, tough, indestructible squeaky toy to last more than a day.

My goal became an obsession. I canvased pet store aisles, even the grocery store and hardware stores searching for the toughest dog toy available.

Squeaky tennis balls he shredded and I found tiny bits all over the living room floor. The squeaker dog mats with multiple squeakers lasted longer. Plush dog toys rip easy.

My terrier is a little terror, he is orally motivated and very tenacious. Food and noise get his attention. This Booya Squeaker toy gets his attention and keeps it. In fact, there are now two so all the dogs can play and squeak to their heart’s delight.

As you can see in the video, Leah the Boxer didn’t have a chance the first couple of days. Another plus is I can put dog treats, cookies and their food inside the Booya for an added bonus. This has kept both dogs engaged and entertained the whole afternoon.

Where to Find the Indestructible Squeaky Dog Toys

The verdict is in, the toughest dog toys are made by PetSafe and this one is my favorite by far. Stay tuned for continuing updates as the months go by to see how it stands up over time. It is one tough dog toy.

Busy Buddy Squeak N Treat Booya Dog Toy (SM, Med, & Large)

More Tough Dog Toys for Aggressive Chewers

PetSafe makes the best dog toys for chewers but, I’m a little biased. Kong, Tuffy and Nylabone make some good ones too.

PetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle Dog Toy, Large Petsafe Rip ‘N Tug Octopus Dog Toy, Medium/Large KONG Wubba Dog Toy, Extra Large, Colors Vary Tuffy Ocean Creature Small Octopus Tough Chew Ball for Dogs, ATESSON Rotatable Tooth Cleaning Toy Non-Toxic Rubber Bite Resistant, 3 Tuffy Ultimate Gear Ring Red Paw Nylabone Dura Chew Souper Bacon Flavored Double Action Bone Dog Chew Toy KONG Fire Hose Friends Cuddly Squeak Crinkle Sound Dog Interactive Toy, Large

What are the Toughest Dog Toys in Your House?

Tell me what tough dog toy survives the best in your house of dogs that chew. Do you have a basket of dog toy skins like I do?

Finally Found an Indestructible Squeaky Dog Toy!

February 22, 2015 by info@3QuartersToday.com

PetSafe Squeak N Treat Booya

I am so excited! For more than ten years I have been trying to find indestructible squeaky toys for my dog Brody, a Jack Russell terrier.

Seriously, there is a basket of defluffed dog toys sitting in my living room as evidene. He can tear apart hundreds of dollars of squeaky plush dog toys within minutes.

There are remnants of dog toy fluff under the couch right now. If the toy contains a squeaker it will get destroyed.

Pet companies sent boxes of samples for testing. No luck. Some were canvas dog toys made of fire hydrant material. Brody is more persistent than a tiger with his squeaky toys. Don’t believe the tiger test.

Most tough dog toys designed for strong chewers normally don’t have squeakers. So unless I could put food inside he soon lost interest.

Chew Toys for Agressive Chewers

The best dog toy I have ever found, up to this point, is the Busy Buddy bone, which I bought shortly after I brought Brody home (he was a rescue). BUT, it doesn’t squeak.

Even after ten years of chewing and being left in the backyard the Busy Buddy survives. It takes hundreds of hours of abuse and survives.

Squeaky Dog Toys for Aggressive Chewers

I always wanted Petsafe Pet Products to release a squeaky dog toy with this material and they HAVE!!

Indestructible Dog Toy Search for large breed dogs — Indestructible Dog Toy Search

My husband and I went to Bass Pro Shop, and displayed on an end cap at the front of the store were PetSafe dog toys.

Look what I found! The first treat dispensing dog toy that squeaks.

Brody has been chewing on it for six hours (update 2 years) and it barely is scratched!

My Jack Russell is a small to medium dog but I get him larger toys so it was the large sized Booya toy for him.

On the scale of chew intensity Brody is extreme and can easily squeeze the rubber to make it squeak. He is a little bit obsessed with it and I don’t expect the behavior to change.

I’m going to have to get two or three they are that good. My Boxer just has to wait her turn, or begs me to take it away from Brody.

The rubber is infused with a vanilla scent, much like the bacon infused Nylabone he loves.

Here is the VIDEO of Brody chewing on his Booya dog toy. This dog toy is amazing and puts all the others to shame.

I have filled it a couple times with treats for Leah (the Boxer) because although she is bigger. She doesn’t have the “chew and destroy” drive of the terrier. With full confidence I can say this is an indestructible squeaky toy for dogs of all kinds of dogs.

Where to find an Indestructible Squeaky Toy

If your favorite pet store (or Bass ProShop) doesn’t carry the Busy Buddy Booya the head on over Amazon, they have everything. Premier-Pet Products has a whole line of indestructible dog toys, they are also the makers of the Gentle Leader dog harness that stopped Brody from pulling on his leash.

PetSafe Dog Toys

Hands down PetSafe dog toys are the best dogs toys for chewers!

What are the best dog toys for chewers survive your persistent canine?

#9/52: Shamrock Shake, It’s That Time of Year

March 1, 2012 by info@3QuartersToday.com

Shamrock Shakes are Back!

It’s that time of year again. March 1st, the day I can officially enjoy a Shamrock Shake (ok I bought this last night, I couldn’t resist) I’m also not one to be trending either, but on Twitter, #ShamrockShake is the promoted trend today. According to McDonald’s 2012 is the first year the Shamrock Shake is available nationwide. Wow, didn’t know that.

Shamrock Shake from McDonalds — Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s

Last year I learned a few historical facts about the Shamrock Shake. Maybe those in the Midwest don’t relate, but since it was originally released in Connecticut I have very fond memories at an early age.

IRISH TREATS – 30 Dessert Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day or Whenever You Want to Celebrate Like the Irish Cooking with Irish Cream: The 50 Most Delicious Irish Cream Recipes (Recipe Top 50’s Book 54)

Why is it that a mint flavored shake is so tasty? I mean really. Mint? Should make you pucker just at the thought. But McDonald’s has found that magical combination of sweet, smooth and minty in one combination that is just delectable.

There is such a passion for this frosty drink a website tracks the appearance every year. Shamrockshake.com tracks the locations where they can be found, and yes, I added the McDonald’s 1-80 Gretna Exit to the list.

So until they run out enjoy the “Luck of the Irish” and St. Patricks Day with a Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s.

Looking for the taste of a Shamrock Shake the rest of the year, you can get your minty craving in a Keurig or just explore different mint recipes for that fres minty taste.

Junior Mints Hot Cocoa Single Serve – 12ct Top 50 Most Delicious Mint Recipes (Recipe Top 50’s Book 55)

McCafé Shamrock Shake :: McDonalds.com

Smooth and creamy mint flavored shake topped with whipped cream and a cherry. But only for a limited time.

Shamrock Shake – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Shamrock Shake is a seasonal green-dyed mint flavored milkshake dessert sold at McDonald’s to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Top Secret Recipes | McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe

Get the best McDonald’s Shamrock Shake recipe on the ORIGINAL copycat recipe website! Todd Wilbur shows you how to easily duplicate the taste of famous …

Shamrock Shakes Recipe – Allrecipes.com

Joe’s Shamrock Shake Recipe – A homemade version of the perennial green … shake machine was “down”, and I really needed my annual Shamrock Shake fix, …

Day 312: Cinnamon Rolls

November 24, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

Normally I like the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls in a tube, you know the ones found in the dairy case. Homemade cinnamon rolls can be too sticky and sweet for me, I like the bread texture.

Now I have found a better substitute, Rhodes cinnamon rolls. We had them in church and they were fantastic. It you remember to take them out the night before you can fix them in the morning, otherwise the “fast” ride method in the oven works in just 1 1/2 hours. Delicious!!!

If you love Cinnamon Rolls you can even get cinnamon bun flavored lip gloss. That way you can enjoy the taste all day long whenever you like. I do know a few people who might actually buy this. In fact it would be a good Christmas stocking gift for my boys.

Pillsbury Lip Balm: Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Roll Recipes

Cinnamon Roll And Sticky Bun Recipes To Make Mornings Sweeter

There’s a lot to love about breakfast. Between the French toast, the bacon and the many ways with eggs, it’s no wonder that we want to eat breakfast for each and every meal. And we haven’t even gotten to the best of the morning pastries: cinnamon rolls …

Lazy Cook’s Cinnamon Rolls

Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Makes: 8 rolls. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; All-purpose flour, for work surface; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed …

Super soft cinnamon rolls recipe

She said, “Mom, you know what the secret is to them being so soft and moist? The addition of heavy whipping cream during baking process.” So give it a try for your self and let me know how you like our new cinnamon rolls recipe with the trick by our …

Multigrain Cinnamon Rolls Recipe | Taste of Home

This simple and easy-to-work with recipe is sure to become a family favorite. And the wholesome cinnamon rolls will fill your kitchen with a wonderful, warm aroma. —Judy Eddy, Baldwin City, Kansas.

Cinnamon Rolls « bakerella.com

I love cinnamon rolls and this weekend these were the perfect comfort food. Or comfort dessert that is. Dough swirled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Yes, yes. yes. These are basic cinnamon rolls … basic yum … with …

Ninety Minute Cinnamon Rolls Recipe – Allrecipes.com

Make soft and sweet homemade cinnamon rolls the quick and easy way with this recipe that uses quick rising dough to make the perfect kid-friendly treat.

Days 262/365: Cheesecake Factory

November 3, 2011 by info@3QuartersToday.com

My son loves cheesecake. So, when I asked him what he wanted to eat out for his last meal before he left for boot camp in the US Marine Corp he said, “Somewhere with cheesecake” Although I had never been there I figured the place with the best variety of cheesecake would be the Cheesecake Factory.

What a choice. He couldn’t make up his mind so he asked. “Can I choose more than one?” Who am I to say no to a son that will be leaving the next day for boot camp. Of course he could have two.

Cheesecake, cheesecake, and more cheesecake

My son at Military Entry Processing Center (MEPS) Omaha, NE, leaving for the US Marine Corps