Dog Wool Ball FAQ:
How do I choose which size ball is right for my dog?
- First: How much does your dog weigh? The larger the dog, the larger the ball.
- Second: How big is your dog's mouth? The bigger the mouth, the bigger the ball.
- Third: How aggressive is your dog with its toys? If he/she is really aggressive, go with the larger ball because it has more wool and will last longer.
As with many other life decisions-it is all about balance.
How durable are the wool balls?
In general these are more resilient than most toys. The balls are solid wool so they can not be destuffed or broken in half. Wool felts to itself in many different places so one of our wool balls has a multitude of internal bonds holding it together. You cannot break it apart like a tennis ball. They can be torn up and chewed but this takes either a very special dog or lots of effort. We have customers that still have an intact ball over a year later.
Why should I wash the dog's wool ball?
Washing your ball will give it new life. When you wash the ball, per the instructions it comes with, you are reproducing the conditions in which it was made-theoretically it is rejuvenated by your efforts. Of course, you also get a clean fresh ball so that your dog can bury it yet again.
Why do dogs love wool?
We think this is about the smell and texture. Dogs can smell lots of stuff we cannot. We think synthetics smell really yucky to dogs. When we make a wool ball we only use gentle dish washing liquids and water. The wool does not contain dyes. All the dog smells is the fresh animal quality of the wool. Also, the wool gives in to the teeth of your dog in a nice real way. It doesn't bounce off his teeth like rubber or vinyl but, rather, gives in a resistant tactile fashion that just simply feels good to your dog.
Safety and Wool balls
Please make sure to observe your dog with our wool balls. If he/she is super aggressive with their toys, observe them while they play. Some wool fuzz is fine but eating a toy, any toy, is not a great idea.
If your dog is aggressive, wash the ball frequently-a few times a week. You don't have to do an extra load-just throw it any wash you are doing. You can also cut off any extra fuzz that is being produced with heavy chewing-then, wash it and roll it, while wet, between your palms.