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Dog Rope Toy | The Tug & Toss
EARTHCARE® BIO-ROPE®
$16.49
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What comes to mind when you hear dog fetch toys? Polyester, synthetic fibers, heavy-metal contamination, made overseas?
Not anymore! Enter The EarthCare® Bio Rope® dog toys. Handmade in the USA with 100% USDA certified biobased materials, the Tug & Toss is America’s #1 dog fetch choice for the well-informed dog parent.
The Tug & Toss™ is an excellent fetch dog toy for medium, large, and extra-large sized dogs.
Scroll down to learn more about the Tug & Toss, or check out our entire dog rope toy collection for other dog rope designs and sizes.
This toy will fray and it's not recommended for heavy chewers. This is not a dog chew toy.
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The Tug & Toss® Fetch Toy Key Benefits
BETTER FOR YOUR DOG
- 100% Free of harmful materials and chemicals common in imported dog rope toys that use “cotton blends."
- The Tug & Toss® Bio-Rope is made using only 100% US sustainably grown cotton.
- 100% free of synthetic materials and hypoallergenic by design.
BETTER FOR YOUR YOU
Buy with confidence knowing that every time your dog plays with the Tug & Toss Bio-Rope, s/he is just biting and licking a piece of mother nature free of cancer causing heavy-metals, toxins, and synthetics.
BETTER FOR THE PLANET
- The Bio-Ball® dog ball toy is 100% biodegradable.
- In a compost, our Bio-Ball® Dog Rope Toy may biodegrade within as little as a week.
USDA Certified 100% Biobased
- Biobased products are derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials.
-No chemicals, heavy-metals, dyes, or synthetic blends.
100% SATISFATION GUARANTEED
All of our products are covered by our no-questions-asked 30-day return guarantee.
About the Tug & Toss® Fetch TOY
WHY THE TUG & TOSS®?
Did you know that not all dog fetch toys are created equal? Some might potentially seriously harm your fur babies and even your human family members. Carcinogenic agents such as formaldehyde or phthalates are common in synthetic and non-Biobased dog toys.
Unlike most dog rope toys currently available in the marketplace that are made overseas, the EarthCare Tug & Toss is:
✔️ 100% biodegradable.
✔️ Hypoallergenic by design.
✔️ Made in the USA with 100% biobased materials.
✔️ Free of toxic materials common in imported dog rope toys: artificial dyes and colorants, PVC, phthalates, chlorine, BPA, lead, chromium (dangerous in high levels), formaldehyde, cadmium, bromine, etc.
✔️ Free of misleading “cotton blends”
✔️ Made with 100% US sustainably grown cotton only.
✔️ Proudly not an AMZ product.
What is the USDA Biobased Certification?
The Biobased certification is a certification by the USDA that verifies that a product is tested for plant-based materials contents. Non-plant-based materials in dog toys are potentially harmful to humans and our larger ecosystems.
✔️ Biobased dog toys reduce your dog’s exposure to harmful toxic substances and materials. Biobased products are derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials.
✔️ These products are a safe alternative to conventional petroleum derived products including a diverse range of pet toys that are toxic to your fur babies.
✔️ Biobased products reduce our nation's reliance on petroleum, increases the use of renewable agricultural resources, and contributes to reducing adverse environmental and health impacts.
✔️ The USDA Biobased certification is the most trusted reputable third-party certification that provides assurance of biobased contents.
Neither a Dog Chew Toy Nor an Indestructible One
✔️ This dog toy is not recommended for heavy chewers.
✔️ This toy will fray.
✔️ Just like with any other dog toy, playtime should always be supervised.
✔️ Never let your dog play with the Bio-Rope dog rope toys without supervision.
✔️ Take it away if you see your dog pulling out and eating the strands.
✔️ If they swallow these strands, while made from 100% natural cotton fibers, this can lead to a dangerous digestive obstruction.
The Earthcare Bio-Rope Dog Toys: There's a Size for Every Pup
✔️ From small to medium to large to extra-large dog sizes, there's a Bio-Rope for every pup.
✔️ Small-sized dogs include: Alaskan Klee Kai, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Rat Terrier, Japanese Chin, Yorkipoo, Bichon Frise, Yorkshire Terrier, English Cocker Spaniel, Maltese, Miniature Pinscher, Basenji, and Beagle amongst others.
✔️Medium-sized dogs include: Australian Shepherd, Basset Hound, German Shorthaired Pointer, Siberian Husky, Collie, Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Airedale Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog, and American Eskimo Dog amongst others.
✔️ Large and extra-large sized dogs include: Golden Retrievers, Siberian Huskies, Great Danes, Portuguese Water Dogs, Bloodhounds, St. Bernards, Akitas, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Belgian Malinois, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and Newfoundlands amongst others.
5 Things to Avoid When Buying Dog Toys
Many dog toys are constructed with toxic raw materials including: Plastic, nylon, synthetic rubber, polyester, synthetics hidden in “cotton blends”, “proprietary” and synthetic blends, amongst others.
1. To make polyester toys “safer,” they're coated with toxic flame-retardant chemicals brominated flame retardants (BFR’s). BMRs are toxic to humans, animals, and the environment.
2. Dog plush toys made overseas regularly contain highly toxic chemicals and will not have warnings or disclosures on the product’s label.
3. Dog toys that claim indestructability, higher durability, or design for aggressive chewers will nearly always contain synthetics.
4. Avoid toys that fail to state or hide raw materials. For example, “proprietary” materials.
5. No animal digestive system is fit for processing synthetics. Reduce your dog’s exposure to harm by favoring natural fibers to anything synthetic.
The Tug & Toss Fetch Dog Toy: Naturally Hypoallergenic by Design
The Cleanest Dog Toys - Certifiably Better
✔️ Did you know that cotton is naturally hypoallergenic?
✔️ Designed to be hypoallergenic, the Tug & Toss™ is constructed using only cotton certified as containing 100% biobased materials.
✔️ The cotton used in the Tug & Toss is grown in the great state of North Carolina without chemical fertilizers, defoliants, pesticides, or herbicides, and from untreated, non-genetically modified seeds.
Help your dog live longer, happier and healthier with EarthCare dog toys.
How Do the EarthCare® BIO-ROPE® Dog Rope Toys Compare To Other Rope Toys For Dogs?
Supply Chain Transparency and Raw Material Integrity are Everything at Toe Beans
If you’ve read this far, you’re likely committed to providing a happy and toxin-free life for your fur children. You probably also want to learn more about the products your dog or cat consumes. For example:
✔️ Exact Ingredients: Not just what the product is free from, but rather every ingredient used.
✔️ Where raw materials come from: You don’t want vague statements like “made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients,” which often means components could be contaminated with harmful substances.
✔️ Production Location & Labor Practices: Ensuring the product wasn’t made using forced labor camps overseas.
✔️ Verifiable Claims: Backed by third-party certifications, versus common, unsubstantiated claims like “organic,” “premium,” “100% natural,” etc.
For supply chain transparency, we provide an info sheet for each product on our product anatomy page.
PET PARENT EDUCATION
Are you one of those dog parents who believe a dog toy is a dog toy? The truth is, they aren't. Many can cause serious harm to your dog.
Learn how to pick a safe dog toy for your pup.
Dog Toy FAQs
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Yes, it's highly advised to always supervise your dog during playtime to ensure their safety.
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Yes, it's a good idea to rotate your dog's toys regularly. Rotating your dog's toys can help keep your dog engaged and prevent them from getting bored with the same toys.
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It depends. Not all plush toys are safe for your dog. Polyester stuffed dog toys contain Brominated Flame Retardants (BFR’s), which are known to produce cancer and other serious health issues. To minimize your dog's exposure to toxins, ensure your dog's plush toys are filled with natural and safe fibers such as cotton or wool.
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No, tree sticks while free and thus tempting as natural dog toys, are one of the most common causes of tissue damage and choking in dogs.
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Yes, fetch toys that are too heavy can cause injury to your dog's mouth or teeth if thrown too hard. Fetch toys made of 100% cotton and both light weight and gentle on your dog's teeth.