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Wobble Wag Giggle Ball Dog Toy Review

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Wobble Wag Giggle BallFirst off, let me state that if your dog is skittish of loud noises, the Wobble Wag Giggle Ball is probably not for him or her. It is LOUD. We didn’t realize how loud it would be when we bought it. Our boy Troy is a bit sensitive to loud noises and he didn’t care for this toy at all. He was intrigued by it, but he wouldn’t go near it. Our girl Sadie, however, I’m sure would have LOVED it, since she was pretty fearless when it came to loud noises.

The Wobble Wag Giggle Ball is somewhere between a softball and volleyball in size. To be more precise, it measures 5.5 x 5.7 x 5.5 inches. It only comes in one size. There are indentations around the ball that are close enough together that some dogs can use to pick it up. Smaller dogs might have problems picking it up, however.

Like the JW Pet Giggler Ball, the “giggle” sound is made by compressing air through a tube system. It doesn’t require batteries. Unlike the giggler ball, however, this ball makes noise as it rolls and doesn’t need to be shaken. This allows blind dogs to track it pretty well, especially with how loud it is.

This ball will not hold up to destructive or heavy chewers. It’s not made of a hard rubber, but more like a flexible, almost vinyl-like plastic. If your dog is a heavy chewer and still want to try this toy, we recommend supervised play only. It’s phthalate free, which is a plus.

As I write this, the Wobble Wag Giggle Ball sells for about 14% less than we paid for it at Amazon.

Wobble Wag Giggle Ball Review

As a toy for blind dogs, we rate this toy: 

So, to recap, here is a handy dandy list of Pros and Cons.

Pros Cons
Makes sound when rolled, shaken, or bounced
Handy “clutch pockets” for bigger dogs to grab on to and carry
Easy for a blind dog to track
Phthalate free		 Too big for smaller breeds to pick up
Too loud for sound sensitive dogs
Not durable for heavy chewers

Here are some adorable videos of dogs playing with the Wobble Wag Giggle Ball.

Hey, and babies love it too!

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JW Pet Giggler Ball Dog Toy Review

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The JW Pet Giggler Ball “giggles” as it moves, or at least that’s what it’s supposed to do. There are no batteries required. A mechanism inside the ball moves back and forth, compressing air through a tube, to make the “giggle” sound. The giggle doesn’t sound that much like a giggle at all, and it really doesn’t “giggle” as it rolls. The ball needs to be shaken or bounced in order for it to really make sound.

The JW Pet Giggler Ball comes in a variety of colors in both medium and large sizes. The ball may be too heavy for smaller breeds, but on the plus side, it’s made of hard, durable natural rubber. So, if your dog is a heavy chewer, it may hold up to lots of chewing.

Is this a good toy for a blind dog? That depends. If you plan on using this ball for supervised play time with your dog, it will make a satisfactory toy for a blind dog. Otherwise, if you plan on giving your dog this ball for play on his or her own, it probably isn’t since it’ll be harder to track when it’s rolling.

If you want to give this toy a try, I would suggest spraying it with dog safe essential oils or scents or perhaps leaving it in a bag of your dog’s favorite treats for a few days. It might be easier for your dog to track it by scent.

Honestly, I would recommend the Pet Qwerks Babble Ball over this toy or, perhaps, the Wobble Wag Giggle Ball (See our review here).

JW Pet Giggler Ball Review

As a toy for blind dogs, we rate this toy: 

So, to recap, here is a handy dandy list of Pros and Cons.

Pros Cons
Made of hard, durable natural rubber
Makes sound when shaken or bounced		 Heavy for smaller breeds
Doesn’t make sound when rolled

Below is an example of the sound the ball makes.

 

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Ethical Pets Sensory Ball Dog Toy Review

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Ethical Pets Sensory Ball Dog ToyThe Ethical Pets Sensory Ball Dog Toy is designed to engage ALL of your dogs’ senses. If your dog is blind, and I’m guessing that’s the case if you’re at this website, this is the perfect kind of toy for your dog. Your dog may no longer have the sense of sight, but his or her other senses will more than make up for it. They will enjoy being able to track the ball using their other senses and if your dog loves playing fetch, this is a MUST.

 

The Ethical Pets Sensory Ball Dog Toy Engages ALL Their Senses

Aside from the vibrant colors, the internal sound bell and squeaker engages your dog’s sense of hearing. Sound making dog toys are great because it allows your dog to track the position of the ball while playing. It also allows them to know when it stops moving. The slight beef scent and flavor of this ball also engages your dog’s senses of smell and taste. The smell is not overpowering, which is great for us humans. 😉 If they lose the ball with their hearing, your dog will also be able to track this ball by scent. And once they find it, well, they’ll get a taste treat! The ball also features a variety of textures for gripping and chewing, engaging their sense of touch.

This toy gets high marks as a toy for blind dogs, but it comes with some caveats. This ball is not for heavy chewers. The layers of the ball can be peeled away with vigorous, heavy chewing, which could pose a choking hazard. If you have a heavy chewer and want to try this toy out, I would suggest only allowing your dog to play with it while you supervise.

As a toy for blind dogs, we rate this toy: 

So, to recap, here is a handy dandy list of Pros and Cons.

Pros Cons
Jingle bell and squeaker allows tracking by sound
Beef scent allows tracking by smell
Beef flavor is a treat once they find it!
Variety of texture for gripping and chewing		 Not for heavy chewers

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Pet Qwerks Animal Sounds Babble Ball Review

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Pet Qwerks Animal Sounds Babble BallI was a little hesitant to try the Pet Qwerks Animal Sounds Babble ball for our dog. Before she went blind, she was not very fond of inanimate objects that suddenly made sounds. I went ahead and purchased the toy anyway to see how our dog would react. I’m glad I did. She absolutely LOVES it. Sadie was a little taken aback at first. She didn’t know quite what to make of it, but after a few minutes she started picking it up and flinging it around, chasing it, and barking up a storm. She was able to track and find the ball great, as long as it was making sounds. Once the sound stopped, which only happens if the ball is at rest for several seconds, she did need a little help.

I completely expected this toy to be a total flop, but it is a complete hit with our dog. Two nights in a row she’s tuckered herself out playing with the animal sounds babble ball. That’s a good thing because she could use the extra exercise due to weight issues brought on by S.A.R.D.S.

As mentioned in previous reviews, our dog is an avid chewer and loves to tear her toys apart. The babble ball is made of hard plastic and the medium size is perfect for her. She can pick the ball up, but she can’t tear it apart.

A word of warning with this toy, it is noisy. That’s the whole point of it being a great toy for blind dogs, but after about 15 minutes of constant animal sounds, it can get on your nerves. For us, however, it’s worth dealing with because our dog loves it and seeing her play, despite her being blind, makes us happy. As I finish up this review, our dog has finished her short rest from her play session and is back to playing with her babble ball again… in the dark. 🙂

Note: Some of the reviews on Amazon mention that the battery cannot be changed once it runs out. However, this information seems to be wrong because there appears to be a compartment that holds the battery that you can open with a screwdriver.

Update: Nearly a week later, this is ALL she’ll play with. She loves it to death and will play with it until she’s exhausted. She’s even been sneaking downstairs, while we’re asleep, to play with it.

Here is a short video of our girl playing with the Pet Qwerks Animal Sounds Babble Ball.

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Air Kong Squeaker Tennis Ball

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Our dog’s most favorite toy is her Air Kong Squeaker Tennis Ball. It’s strange that it’s her favorite, because she does have trouble following it when it’s not squeaking or bouncing. It’s not a toy I would normally think we be a good blind dog toy, but perhaps it’s her favorite because she loves having us play with her. You see, we have to squeak the ball so she can easily find it. It’s like hide and seek, but out in the open. She will play by herself sometimes and relies on her keen sense of smell to sniff the ball out when we’re not around to squeak it. But she very much prefers when everybody gets in on the fun.

Her favorite thing to do after she finds the squeaky ball is  squeaking it (that’s the point, right?) and flinging it around the room to chase.  It’s amusing to be sitting in the other room and hear “squeaky squeaky squeaky squeaky THUMP THUMP THUMP”. LOL.

She still loves her PetQwerks Jingle X-tire Ball, but her strong preference is the Air Kong Squeaker Tennis Ball and will choose it over the PetQwerks ball most of the time.

Pros:

  • Strong and durable for heavy chewers.
  • Tons of fun when mom and/or dad join in.
  • Can be easily tracked when squeaked.

Cons:

  • It’s more difficult to track when not squeaking or bouncing.
  • Not as much fun to play with alone.
  • Might be too big for smaller dogs, but there might be smaller versions available.

Available at: Amazon.com

Air Kong Squeaker Tennis Ball
$1.50
$1.99
$1.99

PetQwerks Jingle X-tire Ball

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PetQwerks Jingle X-tire Ball Dog ToyAs mentioned in my first post, the PetQwerks Jingle X-tire Ball was the first dog toy I purchased after our dog became blind. She had stopped playing and had become a bit lethargic and depressed for the months after her blindness began.

Eager to get her out of her slump and back to her happy tail-wagging self again, I bought this jingle ball dog toy when I found it by accident in a local drugstore. As soon as she heard that jingle bell, our dog perked up. When I tossed it across the floor, she followed its motion perfectly using her keen sense of hearing. She snatched it up as if she could see it. After some tail wags and a few test nibbles on the tough plastic, she flung it across the room, barked, and chased after it.

It was so great to see her playing again. She’d always been a very playful and fun loving dog, even playing by herself when we weren’t available to entertain her.

I was afraid this toy wouldn’t be durable enough for our dog, as she’s a strong chewer and regularly destroys “tough” toys. Aside from taking out 2 or 3 little nubs from the tire, the toy has held together well for months now and she hasn’t attempted to destroy it. Your mileage may vary.

Pros:

  • Durable enough for our strong chewer.
  • Dogs can track the toy by sound.
  • Jingle bell is large and easily heard.
  • Our dog took a strong liking to it and is one of her favorite toys now.

Cons:

  • Toy is made of plastic, not rubber, and may leave small pieces of plastic if dog does chew. Remember to supervise your dog during use.
  • Jingle ball is large and may not be suitable for smaller dogs. I think smaller sizes may be available, however.

Available at: Amazon.com

PetQwerks Jingle X-tire Ball
$4.95
$7.99
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