Bark N Bounce
Bark N Bounce is a neon green ball for dogs that'll emit squeaky, giggly sounds after your dog touches it and moves it along the surface of its choice. Each one comes in two sizes (large and small), so you can choose the size that best suits your dog, and is made of Rebound-O-Last material that's been designed to bounce. There are no batteries required to use this toy ball properly, and it may help your dog stay active in between regular walks.
Total Cost Breakdown
The cost of Bark N Bounce is $14.99 plus $4.95 shipping for a total price of $19.94.
Price is from As Seen on TV Commercial page: barknbounce.com
How to Use (Step by Step)
- Place Ball in Front of Dog
Once you've got a Bark N Bounce ball, introduce it to your dog by placing it in front of them. Chances are, if they play with balls regularly, the familiar round shape (along with the bright neon green color) will draw them to the toy almost instantly. If not, bat it around in front of your dog yourself so they can hear the giggles and squeaks the ball makes.
- Let Dog Play
After your dog does take interest in this ball and pushes it with their nose or snout, let them play with it and hear the sounds that have been activated with its touch. Depending on the dog, they may push it around on the floor or ground for several minutes, or they may continue doing so for a half hour or longer.
- Rinse Ball (optional)
When your dog appears to be done playing with its ball for a while, you might choose to rinse it off in your sink or with a garden hose if it looks dirty. Even if there's no visible dirt, it may be a good idea to do this if the ball has spent a fair amount of time in your dog's mouth. If you don't mind the ball's noise, it's fine to store it in a place where they can easily access it, but if you want peace and quiet, put it out of sight.
How It Works
Each Bark N Bounce ball can squeak and giggle without the use of batteries because each one contains three small, strategically placed tubes inside. As your dog rolls one of these balls around, the tubes will move in certain ways so that familiar giggling and squeaking sounds are emitted. Most dogs will be attracted to these funny and entertaining sounds, along with this toy's bright color, and play with the ball for a significant amount of time without getting bored. This will encourage them to be active and engage their senses safely, instead of lying around on the couch or tearing up household objects they shouldn't be destroying.
Features
- Two Sizes Available
There's a small size of this toy ball, and a large one, so you should think about the size of your dog when selecting one of the two sizes for them. If you consider your dog medium-sized, consider the size of their mouth before picking a size, as any dog should be able to comfortably carry their ball in their mouth. Households with multiple dogs of different sizes should get at least one large ball and one small one. If your dog's small but they're expected to grow, you can start with a small ball and upgrade later, if necessary.
- Bouncy
The material the Bark N Bounce ball is made of is bouncy, so if your dog gets bored with simply rolling their ball along a surface, you can bounce it towards them for a change. Highly intelligent dogs may even figure out how to make the ball bounce just a bit by themselves when they strike it with their snout or paw.
- For Indoor and Outdoor Use
This noisy ball is ideal for outdoor use on grass, sand, or pavement, but it's also small and soft enough to be used safely indoors. On a rainy day, your dog may have fun using it on a rug or a hardwood floor in your living room. Fortunately, it won't bounce extremely high, so it's unlikely that it'll ever bounce high enough to hit delicate objects on a shelf or table and knock them over.
Positive Points
- Offers Dog Exercise
Lots of dogs, especially apartment dogs that only get walked once or twice a day, can start leading very sedentary lives. Old squeak toys may get boring, and playing fetch requires a large amount of space and some human engagement. On the other hand, the Bark N Bounce will bounce, roll, and squeak, and your dog will be able to play with it alone while you're busy or away from home for a while. If your dog is overweight, you may notice that they lose a few pounds once this toy has been introduced to them.
- Fun for Kids
Those dog owners who also have kids might find that their kids are entertained for hours by a Bark N Bounce toy, too. You may be able to keep your kids and your dog(s) busy for an entire afternoon while you do chores, by instructing them to bounce or roll the ball to the dog(s). Young kids will likely find the giggling and squeaking sounds that each ball makes almost as humorous and stimulating as dogs do. Plus, each ball is big enough that a small child won't be able to swallow it unintentionally.
- Manually Powered
As alluded to above, when you get out one of these balls for your dog to play with, you won't have to worry about adding batteries or charging up a rechargeable battery inside. That means you'll be able to use this toy almost anywhere where you and your dog happen to be, at a moment's notice. It's completely manually powered, and furthermore, it won't take much to get the toy rolling and making noise. One point of contact with your dog's body, such as their paw or nose, and away it'll go.
Negative Points
- Can't Disable Noises
If the noise of the Bark N Bounce ball annoys you, but you want your dog to be able to play with it otherwise, you may be disappointed that its noises can't be disabled. The only way to stop it from making noise while rolling would be to open it up and remove the inner tubes, and cutting it open in this way would probably destroy it. Therefore, it looks like you and anyone else in your public or private environment will have to put up with the giggling and squeaking whenever your dog plays with this ball.
- May Scare Cats
Some cats might like playing with or listening to this type of ball, but it may scare cats who are timider, especially if you've obtained a larger-sized ball. If you have cats who happen to be scared, you'll have to separate them from any dogs you have as they play with the toy.
Wise Advice
Do not buy Bark N Bounce online before searching Amazon.
- Alternatives or the same items are always available and sometimes at lower prices.
Wise Advice
Do not buy Bark N Bounce online before searching Amazon.
- Alternatives or the same items are always available and sometimes at lower prices.
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