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Alright, let's talk about these squirrel dog toys. My dog, Buster, he's got this thing for squirrels. Sees one in the yard and just goes bonkers, you know? Barking, running back and forth along the fence. It's quite the show. So, I thought, maybe getting him a squirrel toy would be a good idea. Give him something he can actually catch.

So, I started looking around. Didn't want anything too flimsy, 'cause Buster, well, he can be a bit rough with his toys. I remember seeing all sorts online and in the pet store. Some were rubber, some were plush. Some had squeakers, others made crinkly sounds. It's kinda overwhelming, really. I was just looking for something that looked vaguely like a squirrel and wouldn't fall apart in five minutes.

I finally settled on one. It was plush, looked kinda fuzzy like a real squirrel, and had a squeaker inside – Buster loves squeakers. It seemed reasonably well-put-together. Didn't have super high expectations, to be honest. Dog toys, they come and go, right?

Got it home and pulled it out of the bag. Buster’s ears perked right up. He knew it was for him. Gave it a good sniff, then snatched it right out of my hand. That was the start of it.

Playtime Trials

He took that squirrel toy and just went to town. Shaking it back and forth like crazy, whipping his head around. The squeaker was getting a serious workout. He’d toss it up in the air, pounce on it, carry it around in his mouth like a trophy. It was pretty funny to watch, actually. He seemed genuinely thrilled to have finally "caught" a squirrel.

We played fetch with it in the living room. He’d bring it back, drop it, wait for me to throw it again. Even took it into his crate for a bit, just kinda guarding it.

Now, durability. That's always the big question. I gotta say, this one held up better than I thought it would. After the first few days of intense play, the tail was looking a little chewed up, maybe a loose thread here and there. The squeaker still worked, which was a minor miracle. It definitely wasn't indestructible, no plush toy really is with a determined dog, but it survived the initial onslaught.

Weeks later? Well, let's just say the squirrel has seen better days. It's lost an ear, the stuffing is starting to peek out near the tail seam, and the squeaker is… intermittent. But you know what? Buster still occasionally pulls it out of his toy bin and gives it a good shake. It served its purpose, gave him a lot of fun chasing his 'prey' around the house.

So, yeah. That was my experience with getting a squirrel dog toy. It was a hit, at least for a while. Didn't stop him from barking at the real squirrels outside, mind you, but it definitely gave him an outlet for that squirrel-chasing energy indoors. If your dog's got a similar fixation, maybe give one a try. Just be prepared for eventual squirrel surgery or replacement.