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For My Coby · 08-05-2007, 04:49 PM

I've seen the toys in the store. But I am curious if it truly "keeps them occupied" for any length of time. To me, it didn't look near enough like a challenge for Coby. For the cost, I just chose a different toy. I'm sure they like it, because most Yorkies like anything.

But is it really the "puzzle" it's advertised to be?? Thanks!!

YORKIEMOM2B2006 · 08-05-2007, 04:59 PM

heres a link where you can see it and others like it, youcan get replacement squirrels too..click on the link then click puzzle dog toys

http://www.bestfriendsgeneralstore.c.../merchant.mvc?

alaskayorkie · 08-05-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

I've seen the toys in the store. But I am curious if it truly "keeps them occupied" for any length of time. To me, it didn't look near enough like a challenge for Coby. For the cost, I just chose a different toy. I'm sure they like it, because most Yorkies like anything.

But is it really the "puzzle" it's advertised to be?? Thanks!!

I wouldn't say it occupies them for hours, but it took Eddie quite a while to figure it out. I'd pull a squirrel halfway out and let him get it easily, then I'd stuff them in a little further. Once he figured it out, he'd really dig at it. Of course, I have to supervise all play with stuffed toys. He has a tendency to shread them.

For My Coby · 08-05-2007, 06:37 PM

Well maybe I'll give 'em a try then. They are really cute.

I was just afraid we'd lose all the squirrels in a matter of minutes and be left with an expensive empty tree stump!!

kathy785 · 08-05-2007, 06:46 PM

I know at Valleyvet.com you can order replacement (set of 3) squirrels, bees or birds. I also found a miniature version of the hide a squirrel at UPCO. Might be on their online store www.upco.com. (Item number 10573) The puppies especially like the Hide-A-Squirrel Junior (its official name) UPCO also has the IQUBE Junior too. I have never bought one of those before though.

Pipersmommy · 08-06-2007, 08:03 AM

Max loves his hide a squirrel. At 1st he could care less until I read the directions. The directions say to wrap it up in a piece of your clothing for sent over night. This worked. He now plays with it all the time.

For My Coby · 08-06-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pipersmommy

The directions say to wrap it up in a piece of your clothing for sent over night. This worked. He now plays with it all the time.

Oh, that sounds interesting! I think I'm going to have to try the squirrels. I don't want Coby missing out on all the fun the other kids are having!!

diggy4 · 08-06-2007, 01:50 PM

Do most get the hide a squirrel Jr or the large one??

ellie81 · 08-06-2007, 01:57 PM

i never hear of this toy till now. it sound interesting. i wonder if Bengi would like it. I just saw it at amazon for less than $10.

TinyBit · 08-06-2007, 02:24 PM

The inside of the tree was sewn so badly... I could have done a better job and I don't even sew!

Maybe it was made on a Friday and the folks just wanted to go home.
Or on Monday and they were still asleep...

Glad you're getting a new one.

Gracie2006 · 08-06-2007, 05:28 PM

Gracie just cracked me up. I didn't think Gracie was that smart! I was upstairs in my office visiting YT. Gracie brings me an empty tree stump. I asked her, "where is hide-a-squirrel?" She ran downstairs and brought me one squirrel. I went downstairs and found the other two by the patio door, where she camps to watch the birds at the feeder. She is now happily in my office trying to get the 3 squirrels back out of the stump. Too cute.

08-05-2007, 04:49 PM	#16
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	I've seen the toys in the store. But I am curious if it truly "keeps them occupied" for any length of time. To me, it didn't look near enough like a challenge for Coby. For the cost, I just chose a different toy. I'm sure they like it, because most Yorkies like anything. But is it really the "puzzle" it's advertised to be?? Thanks!! __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

08-05-2007, 04:59 PM	#17
YORKIEMOM2B2006 Owned by 3 furbabies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Reading, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,546	heres a link where you can see it and others like it, youcan get replacement squirrels too..click on the link then click puzzle dog toys http://www.bestfriendsgeneralstore.c.../merchant.mvc? __________________ Elaine, mom to 2 Yorkies Peanut & Dixie

08-05-2007, 06:37 PM	#19
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	Well maybe I'll give 'em a try then. They are really cute. I was just afraid we'd lose all the squirrels in a matter of minutes and be left with an expensive empty tree stump!! __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

08-06-2007, 08:03 AM	#21
Pipersmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Fl Posts: 1,808	Max loves his hide a squirrel. At 1st he could care less until I read the directions. The directions say to wrap it up in a piece of your clothing for sent over night. This worked. He now plays with it all the time. __________________ Debbie (mommy to) Misha, Piper & Maximillion

08-06-2007, 01:50 PM	#23
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Do most get the hide a squirrel Jr or the large one?? __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

08-05-2007, 06:46 PM	#20
kathy785 BANNED! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 607	I know at Valleyvet.com you can order replacement (set of 3) squirrels, bees or birds. I also found a miniature version of the hide a squirrel at UPCO. Might be on their online store www.upco.com. (Item number 10573) The puppies especially like the Hide-A-Squirrel Junior (its official name) UPCO also has the IQUBE Junior too. I have never bought one of those before though.

08-06-2007, 01:57 PM	#24
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	i never hear of this toy till now. it sound interesting. i wonder if Bengi would like it. I just saw it at amazon for less than $10. __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

08-06-2007, 02:24 PM	#25
TinyBit It's a Yorkie Thing Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Walton KS Posts: 1,529 Blog Entries: 1	The inside of the tree was sewn so badly... I could have done a better job and I don't even sew! Maybe it was made on a Friday and the folks just wanted to go home. Or on Monday and they were still asleep... Glad you're getting a new one. __________________ Loving Gizmo, Teddy, Duchess,and Faith : In Memory of My Duke of York 7-24-06 ~6-21-07 and Victorian Lacie Pearl 3-1-07 ~ 4-22-11

08-06-2007, 05:28 PM	#26
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Gracie is getting too smart! Gracie just cracked me up. I didn't think Gracie was that smart! I was upstairs in my office visiting YT. Gracie brings me an empty tree stump. I asked her, "where is hide-a-squirrel?" She ran downstairs and brought me one squirrel. I went downstairs and found the other two by the patio door, where she camps to watch the birds at the feeder. She is now happily in my office trying to get the 3 squirrels back out of the stump. Too cute. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.