He's loving the cow version of this toy. (Adrianna Barrionuevo)
I love my dog more than most humans, so naturally, I spoil him rotten. But no matter how much I adore Rocco, I can’t deal with the nonstop squeaking of plush toys — especially when I’m trying to read or work from home. So I set out to find a solution that would keep him happy and give me some peace and quiet. Enter the GoDog HearDoggy! Flattie Toy. It squeaks, but only at a frequency dogs can hear. It's been an absolute lifesaver. Rocco's happy, I'm happy and, right now, it’s just $16 following Amazon Pet Day.
Get this: It still squeaks, but at a sound frequency only dogs can hear.
Your dog will love this cute-as-a-button giraffe toy, and so will you.
According to the description, it has an "ultrasonic, silent squeaker that is out of human hearing range." How is that possible? Its squeakers are tuned to a frequency between 24 and 28 kilohertz, which is practically silent to humans. Since pups can hear up to 45 kilohertz, they'll still get all the squeaky fun out of this toy. And thanks to its unique "Chew Guard Technology" and reinforced seams, it's extra durable, which means it won't immediately turn into shreds.
The plush gator is the perfect size for little dogs and larger pups alike, but the brand sells a variety of other creatures too. Rocco is a 3-year-old Morkie with the energy of a puppy, and if there's one thing he loves more than cheese treats and cuddles, it's his extensive collection of toys. He zooms around the house with them, then plops down in his bed to chew. With these, I don't hear a sound, just small whiffs of air when I'm nearby. And he's just as excited as he is with his regular, very loud squeaky toys.
It’s been about two weeks now, and much to my delight, this gator is Rocco's new go-to from the bin of toys. Who knows if he'll ever grow tired of it, but for now, I think I love this squeakless little guy more than he does!
I'm not the only Amazon pet parent to rave about it. More than 2,700 shoppers give it a five-star rating.
"We have a 10-month-old German Shepherd puppy who loves her squeaky toys. This is a sanity saver," said one person. "She squeaks all she wants and I can read or watch TV. Size is perfect for her. Quality good. Durability OK. Peace in the house amazing."
"These are very good for the chewers!" shared another. "My dog could hear it but I could not. He is a labradoodle and literally nothing lasts with him! This [toy] lasted for several months until he got the fluff open."
While the majority of buyers (and their pups) love this toy, parents of aggressive chewers note that it doesn't always last long. "I got this for my pup ... [and] it certainly got her attention. She was in love!" noted one review. "However, after about 30 minutes of play time, I started to see the random balls of fluff that indicate a massacre had taken place!"
Ready to give it a shot? Amazon carries a bunch of cute HearDoggy animals — add one to your collection (your ears will thank you).
If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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