Dutch Shepherd Forum

Odin destroyed another toy today. This one was my favorite, especially for agility training. It really wasn't his fault, he didn't chew it or anything, the threads just broke during agility practice. He thought he was the luckiest man on earth running off with the newly freed ball.

I originally bought it on clearance for $2 just to try. The things I liked about it were the fact that the ball was replaceable, the neoprene felt good on my hands, and the length was just long enough for a good tug after a run without my hand being anywhere near the ball. I have a Katie's bumper that I love too, but the length isn't as long, the rope portion hurts, and of course, it's doesn't have a ball. Odin's very ball driven.

This is the toy. Any suggestions as to a good replacement? Anything fleece is a no-go, we've been through too many of those.
http://www.petazon.com/price/product/Ma ... s-Toy.html

I'm new to the board (West Virginia, transplant from Texas via Florida <g>) Don't own a Dutch Shepherd but have worked a few. So, for what its worth, I only use the balls by Gappy. http://www.hallmarkk9.com/gappayballonstring-small.aspx
Having worked dogs for a few years (Bite sports and retrievers) they have the most endurance yet. Even when I pull a bone headed move and accidentally leave one in the crate with the dog, they come out intact (for the most part <g>)
Gregg