I highly recommend hyper pet chewz sticks and balls. They are the only toys my boys can play with without destroying in 15 minutes
A friend of mine has a massive GSP and he LOVES this ball, when I was there I could tell how durable it was.
My pup Dobby has had his since Christmas and it definitely has battle wounds but he hasn't been able to murder it. It's his favorite toy to play fetch with as well.
KONG - Jumbler Ball - Interactive Fetch Dog Toy with Tennis Ball (Assorted Colors) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KNWVPFO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_YQY088095YG88T3GW14G
I’d recommend you read this: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Louisiana-Catahoula-Leopard-Dog/dp/1456755234
Found it very informative.
What I found most interesting was the author’s belief that the breed progressed through a practice of culling litters of the two weakest hunters: the one slowest to pick up the scent and the first one to give up. Pretty brutal to think of now, but I think of it every time I can’t get my pup to drop a scent.
We’ve found that regular brushing is the only thing that slows down the shedding.
Just get a docking rake. Ends shedding. -Aussie owner.
PawsPamper Undercoat Rake for Dogs & Cats - Proprietary Teeth Angulation for Fast & Pain Free Grooming, Ultra Durable Full Tang Construction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXQZLLI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_P887C1QBG1FJRR0M58F9
"CHUCKIT! Kick Fetch Ball Dog Toy, Large - Chewy.com" https://www.chewy.com/chuckit-kick-fetch-ball-dog-toy/dp/49718?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12868817225&utm_content=Chuckit%21&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAiAvOeQBhBkEiwAxutUVIXigtJtPxtPlr3ZZk9-vJB5H17Hy-rqNqz...
This is the only toy mine has yet to destroy, it's a little chewed up, but still mostly whole. Otherwise every other toy is like The Hunger Games... may then odds be in you favor. Lol
This is the treat ball we use (typically we fill it up with a handful of cheerios): https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Tricky-Treat-Ball/dp/B078VT6WZJ/ref=sr_1_3_mod_primary_new?keywords=orange+treat+ball+for+dogs&qid=1641346435&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=orange+treat+ball%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-3
Also she knows different toy names as well and we keep her toys in a basket so she has to look through to pick out the "right" one we are asking for.
Never tried to play hide and seek - so will certainly give that a shot!
Yes! I finally figured out mine was having issues with chicken-based food. I switched to fish or lamb based protein and it cleared up. It also cleared up his eyes having constant boogers in them.
I also add clay to his diet, which stiffens up the stool as well (Rx Vitamins Rx Clay Powder for Pets - Anti Gas & Anti Diarrhea for Dogs & Cats - Pet Digestive Health & Stool Support - Cat & Dog Supplement for Elimination- 3.52 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008F7M4KY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_MASDCTMBT2TDWZYF1D4A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)
They have a very active GI tract!
If I absolutely had to fly my pet I would try my hardest to get her on an Alaska Airlines or Delta flight, talk to a vet before flying they may prescribe her a sedative/anxiety med such as Alprazolam. I would make sure her kennel is as comfortable as possible, definitely a cushioned bottom as there's no seat belts in a kennel, a cushion could help in case of turbulence and help keep her warm. I would also make sure to put her favorite stuffed animal in there and maybe something with your scent on it like a t shirt to help comfort her? Lastly and this is probably just me being overly cautious, I would put a gps tracker on my dog, something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M6H284G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_15W12Z15JKG2HHWQ3FXG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I've heard a few stories of pets going to the wrong destination, or even getting out of their kennels at the airport, something like that would just give me extra piece of mind! Hope this helps and good luck!
Have you tried one of these? Ours loves it. Easy to play tug of war or toss across the yard.
JW HOL-ee Roller Size:5" Pack of 2 Color:Assorted https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X1TMDAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_yZ.3FbQQATGDT
I got the DIY waterproof bed off Amazon. You fill it with pillows, comforters, whatever you have laying around or can find at goodwill. It’s got an outer cover and a waterproof liner under that. So much easier to wash basically a giant pillowcase as opposed to a mattress that’s big enough for a toddler.
Dogbed4less Do It Yourself DIY... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESNWZ8U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Hopefully the link works! So far it’s been awesome. I ordered it back in April.
My mother-in-law's lab liked to disembowel toys so I bought here one of these balls with holes and stuffed it with strips from an old t-shirt and some fleece scraps. She had a blast pulling all of the cloth bits out and they were easy to stuff back inside for another round (and easier to clean up than bits of stuffing.) You could even stuff it with the pieces of torn up toys.
similar to what others posted but different style, we use this on our rottweiler/coon-hound mix, she is 90 lbs...older gal and she completely stopped pulling, it has nice soft straps that go under the legs and easy to put on
we used it on our catahoula too before he outgrew the medium size