Received the Cagey Cube yesterday, and I meant to save it for a holiday gift but my daughter's dog found the box and tried to liberate it, and I gave in.
This product comes complete with a tennis type ball in a small plastic net that is stuffed inside the cage. After clipping off the tags and unwrapping the ball, the games began. The Jack Russell Terrier figured out what the challenge was immediately, and pushed her whole face into the cube to remove the ball. Which she then shredded all over the floor.
The ball that comes with the cube is a little smaller than the real tennis balls that we have lying all over the house, and it wasn't very hard to get it in or out of the one slightly larger opening in the cube. To make it more of a challenge, I put the larger balls inside. That made it a little more challenging. The dog had a great time biting the cube, smashing it with her paws, flinging it across the room, and sticking her head inside. The rubber is soft enough that her face does not become trapped.
Even the larger mixed breed dog who is not as playful grabbed the cube and tried to get the ball out. Since he lacks the terrier's stubborn attitude, he gave up more quickly without removing the ball. So I put some racquetballs inside, which the dog prefers to fuzzy type balls, and since they are smaller he was able to reward himself by winning the game more quickly, which kept his interest.
The JRT likes to put her balls under things, in things, and behind things and then try to figure out how to free them, so this toy was an instant smash hit. She likes to create problems and then solve them. It's cute to see her pick up the cage in her teeth stuffed with tennis balls, and run around the house shaking her head and growling. A good time is had by all.
To recap, so far this has held up to our strong chewer, held the interest of the "clever" dog by making the puzzle more difficult and changing the combinations of things we stuff inside (stuffed animals were a big hit) and also piqued the interest of the less playful dog, when the puzzle was modified to give him a higher success rate.
Plus it doesn't smell bad or anything. A lot of rubbery toys reek. So far it seems safe, but like all dog toys I only let the dogs use them while we are watching. I imagine there is a possibility that a dog could insert its head in the stretchy opening and get stuck.
Great toy so far, if it gets ripped apart by the jaws of death too quickly, I will edit this review.
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Product information
| Item Weight | 1.13 pounds |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kyjen |
| ASIN | B0081XIAOQ |
| Item model number | 2451 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.7 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | April 25, 2012 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.9 x 4.8 x 4.8 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.13 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Kyjen |
| Target Audience Keyword | dogs, ( reptiles | amphibians ) |
| Color | Red |
| Manufacturer | Kyjen |
| Breed Recommendation | Large Breeds |
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Soft material - Not suitable for a dog who chews their way into soft puzzles.
