Are Sticks Safe Playthings For Your Pets?


Updated 07/14/11 4:15 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Can Dogs Play With Sticks

Impromptu games of fetch often use sticks as bait since there's no need to bring the toy to the park . . . or tote it home again. While I've advised to always choose a large enough branch, this one looks like the splinters could be dangerous. And, by the way, if you aren't into the wooden options, pick up one of these that never splinter instead. Are Sticks Safe Playthings For Your Read more

Fetch Sticks That Never Splinter


Updated 07/29/10 11:20 AM · Posted by PetSugar · 0 comments

Kong Fetch Stix

It's not an easy task to choose a safe fetch stick since wood splinters are not safe for pup's tummy while shards of wood aren't exactly optimal when stuck in your hands while safely teaching tug. Still, there are many pups who long to play this way all day, every day. That's where these fake sticks come in. The Kong Pet Stix ($7–$10) are made of heavy-duty nylon for strong chewers and light on Read more

Fetch Time Goes to the Snow?


Updated 11/29/10 5:39 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 13 comments

Fetch Time Goes to the Snow?

North's happy to announce we're in the middle of a veritable heat wave in SF since he's not a cold weather fan! If you live in a colder climate where your snow bunnies can run and play (and hopefully pee) in the white stuff, try tossing them a snowball. Say you don't have the similarly-shaped toy at the ready, would your fetch loving pets chase a snowball in a pinch? Source Fetch Time Read more

Are Your Pets Frenzied Fetchers?


Updated 10/15/09 2:32 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 16 comments

Are Your Pets Frenzied Fetchers?

North would definitely chase what I throw (or stomp) for him, but it often turns into tug o' war/keep-away to get it back to re-toss. How about your pets? Do they freely fetch, sometimes test it out, or simply wait for you to bring it back like a civilized person? Source Are Your Pets Frenzied Fetchers? Can't get enough catch — he will fetch for hours on end. Brings it back Read more

Why Dudes Have Dogs: Self-Motivated Reason #265


Updated 06/12/08 9:00 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Dog Fetches Beer

Man's best friend? More like man's best doormat. We all know that bachelors use their dogs as ploys to pick up chicks in the park, but dudes also get dogs to help around the house. So when a dog's not out on the town hunting down a prospective honey, he's indoors doing what would be her dirty work. Wag, wag, wag, wag, wag. Read more

This Doggy Does It All!


Updated 03/26/08 8:15 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Smart Dog Plays Fetch

Is the phone ringing again? Eh, let the dog get it. From fetching a Mountain Dew to cleaning up after a nasty sneeze, this pooch can get the job done — if yummy treats are involved. And for the bargain price of a whopping rawhide bone, she'll fetch find Mommy's keys, run out the door, and start the car. No questions asked. Get Flash to see this player. var so1500551 = new Read more

Who Needs Friends?


Updated 03/17/08 10:00 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Dachshund Plays Fetch With a Ball Throwing Machine

Jerry Dog has an insatiable appetite for playing fetch. Again and again, in a robotic manner, he takes a tennis ball in his mouth, runs to whoever will throw it, wags his tail and waits, please, please, please, and then runs for the fetch. It's cute, but it gets old. So an ingenious someone devised a way to give Jerry his fetch fix — whenever, wherever, forever. Read more

Never Throw a Ball Again . . .


Updated 01/08/08 1:43 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 5 comments

Never Throw a Ball Again . . .

It's like tennis or batting practice . . . for your pooch. Using that similar technology, dogs who just can't get enough of fetch deserve GoDogGo ($149.95). Think about this sad story actually . . . after a while your arm will inevitably get tired, and I'm willing to bet that's gonna be long before the pup gets tired of chasing a ball. You'll feel guilty, there will likely be much nose nudging of Read more

Fetching Cat Puts Dog to Shame


Updated 12/09/07 6:13 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Fetching Cat Puts Dog to Shame

As if being a rambunctious kitty ain't enough of a chore, Herbie the overachiever has volunteered to pick up this Beagle's slack around the house. Meanwhile, the dog's so lazy, he can't even pretend to be amused by the commotion around him. "Fetch" isn't really his "thing," you know? Read more

Man's Best Friend Needs To Just Say No


Updated 10/06/07 6:24 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Man's Best Friend Needs To Just Say No

The game of fetch has officially gone too far. This is just ridiculous. I think the bartender of this household needs to put his foot paw down and end this insulting cycle of servitude immediately. Pets are people too, dammit! (Oh, and a little "please" and "thank you" would be nice...)  read more Read more