Interactive Dog Toy: Pet Qwerks X-Tire Ball

Sarah: This was given as a gift for a friend’s dogs and the sound doesn’t work 😑 The dogs still like the fact that it’s a ball but the main feature is dead, so really I could’ve gotten them any ball toy

United States on Dec 25, 2023

emma hartman: My super chewer was breaking off large pieces within minutes. Guess I should have read other people's reviews first.

United States on Nov 27, 2023

Lynda Gee: Was worried that the bell would be annoying but it is not to loud at all. Roxie loves playing with this toy. It's almost indestructible!

Canada on Jul 28, 2023

Jaime NarváezJaime Narváez: No le duró ni un día, poco resistente

Spain on Oct 12, 2022

Cliente Kindle: Brinquedo caro e pouco resistente para cachorro de porte médio que é destruidor. Contém um dispositivo com sons de animais que provocaram pânico no animal, precisei destruir o dispositivo para silenciá-lo.

Brazil on Mar 30, 2022

Cliente de Amazon: Muy duradero. Mi perro es un gran danés muy destructor y este juguete (en tamaño para perro grande) le ha durado mucho.

Mexico on Dec 05, 2019

Ariana Victorica: Al recibir el producto la verdad pensé que sería súper resistente pero si tus perros son destructores este no es el juguete, les duro 1 hora para destruirlo quedando la bola de en medio, creo que es más para un perro pequeño aunque es bastante pesado

Mexico on Aug 17, 2018

Nobunny: Okay, I just wanted to say I've bought this item three times even tho my huge super chewer dogs inevitably destroy it, and here's why: It's NOT a chew toy!

Pretty much *ANY* toy will not survive a strong chewer unless it is made from an indestructible material, and indestructible materials are often dangerous for doggy teeth.

The noises this thing makes entices dogs to be extra violent on it.

The trick is, you need to supervise them with the toy and if they move from chasing/bouncing it to "gnawing furiously" remove it and replace it with a safe treat toy to chew on (like a rawhide or antler, or a kong stuffed with frozen/difficult to remove treats) to satisfy their chewing needs on a safer item. This will extend the life of the toy. This way, the only damage it takes is from them mouthing/throwing it, which is what it is designed to withstand. This method is the only safe way to play with just about any play toy if you have SUPER chewers.

There are many toys out there that will last longer, however, this one makes noise and that is super valuable to enrich your dogs' life. In essence, you're paying (insert current price of this item)...

United States on Dec 22, 2015

I. Mark Seals: This was the first toy my rescue puppy played with at her new home with us five years ago ... it eventually stopped working and was cast aside. I always thought it was really clever and different, mostly because it isn't just a repeat of a couple of noises like some (one especially that is awful, just repeating "hey big doggie, I GOT cha!!" eight million times a day, but has over 20 sounds, per its maker. The other day I looked at the old dead one and got the PetQwerks name off it, searched, and found it on good ol' Amazon.

As several reviewers note--and as its tag admits--"your dog will love it, but it will drive you crazy" --- I didn't think this would he the case for us, as we'd already had one and enjoyed it along with the pup.

BUT I think it is both louder and easier to activate now -- a new and improved version apparently. I think it even irritates the dog, who gives it a "look" when it starts roaring, barking, and screeching across the room, seemingly by itself.

The "key" (pun intended) to this problem is to retain the little clear plastic piece that you pull out when you first get the toy working. This piece keeps the battery from...

United States on Apr 10, 2012

Alice Skary: This tire thing is awesome. My dog is a rescue, a six month old, once-feral 50lb border collie lab mix who is way too intelligent for her own good. So this toy provides some much needed stimulation and gives me a rest break from chasing her around. ....

It makes the following animal noises:
Monkey
Pig oink
Wolf howl
Pigeon/chicken coo
Meow
Cow
Tiger ROAWR
Bobcat snarl
Eagle

And perhaps a few others.

It has some obvious design flaws. The tire is not tough enough. If it was made out of a rubber kong-like material, it'd be FAR superior. Secondly, the plastic ball inside of it that holds the noise-maker is very hard to get to for battery changes, etc.

If I were to re-design this toy I'd make the plastic ball inside a non-chewable metal, and the tires out of TOUGH extreme-kong style rubber. Sure, it's for "ENTERTAINMENT" purposes, but that doesn't stop my dog from having a very powerful jaw that tears apart these sorts of toys quickly.

Barring the ability to take over this company and make executive design decisions for them, I have a solution.

I get pairs of large old socks (I have lots of the...

United States on Sep 05, 2011