My poodle has always plucked the fur from her toys, and she has never been interested in the rubber or plastic kind. We always have to throw them out at a certain stage..namely when they look like they have the mange. The only problem I have with this behavior is that the poodle also plays with Uma the same way!!!!
Our Vet. recommended putting a little hot sauce along Umas' back. He assured me it would not harm Uma. Befor doing this I wanted to see how the poodle would react to the hot sauce, so I put a little dab on my finger and let her lick it expecting her to have a OOOH! that is hot!! reaction. The little Booger actually LOVES the hot sauce!!
Good thing I tried it befor applying it to Uma!