Having had a poor experience with the BioTug ball (the strap came unstitched within 30 days), customer service checked in with me to see if I'd like a rope tug. I had high hopes. That lasted far less than 30 days, with the rope separating from the ball (not torn, but disappearing through the hole from which it was threaded) within two weeks of receipt. I think that there's a QC issue with the assembly of these toys, not necessarily the materials from which they are made.
The K9 Ops bio-tug is ball is super tough. Unlike the various foam ball throws I use with various tails (rope, paracord,) my Mal’s teeth don’t get stuck in the ball. It is substantial, and the biothane makes clean up easy.
K9-Ops Freeze Dried Trail Mix is an easy way to deliver nutritious benefits while being in a handy form that doesn’t break up in your pouch. Obviously the protein benefits of the chicken are known, and for most dogs a desired component of the mix. The addition of blueberries is pretty unique to K9 Ops, and a fantastic source of pterostilbene, Vit A, C, E, K, folate & choline. From antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits; there are also studies showing cardio-protective properties, reduction in post exercise oxidative stress, cognitive support, and GI micro biome support. Sweet potatoes are a source of fiber, vitamins A, C, B6, and antioxidants. Though I typically don’t feed them, the amount isn’t substantial and my Mal seems to enjoy every component of the mix.
I purchased these for a K9 event, and this was the first toy they pulled out to play with or chew on. These tugs are very durable and are a great reward toy for all dogs.