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November 30, 2009

The difference between being self-employed and otherwise employed becomes obvious on so-called Cyber Monday. That’s when people use their work Internet connection to do online holiday shopping. Well, if you’re self-employed, like me, you probably did some of your online shopping over the weekend instead. That’s how I learned something icky about my top dog gift pick for 2009.

I’m sorry to report that the Nina Ottoson Pyramid toy is made from *hard* plastic, like the Buster Cube. I assumed it was rubber, like the Canine Genius and other newer food-delivery toys, but I was WRONG. I guess the shiny surface should have tipped me off.

You have my sincere apologies.

The reason this is a problem is that these durable toys are NOISY. And, I mean stab-yourself-in-the-eye NOISY on hard-surface floors.

So, if you have wall-to-wall carpet and furniture that doesn’t dent or scratch easily, then this still might be a great buy.

Alas … for me, the quest for just the right dog toy for Lilly continues.

About the Author Roxanne Hawn

Trained as a traditional journalist and based in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA, I'm a full-time freelance writer for magazines, websites, and private clients. My areas of specialty include everything in the lifestyles arena, including health and home, personal finance and other consumer interests, relationships and trends, people and business profiles ... and, of course, all things pet related.

I don't just love dogs. I need them in my life. Seriously.

  1. Thanks for telling us. We have all hardwood floors, and I *hate* the buster cube. We use it only in the crate when we’re *not* home. You should hear the cacophony from the crate while R works on one! The entire crate shakes and jitters.

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