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Gnawt-a-Stick
From Pooh sticks to fetch. The version you never have to worry about.
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The game of fetch, exactly as it should feel.
Modelled on the drift logs of the Oregon coast - shaped like a stick, throws like a stick, bounces with the same satisfying irregularity. But this one is made from natural latex rubber, so it flexes safely on impact and won't splinter. Both of those things matter: wooden sticks can leave sharp fragments lodged in a dog's mouth, and a stick that lands at an angle and digs into the ground can become a genuine throat injury waiting to happen - the kind vets see more than most owners ever realise.
Take it near water and it keeps going. An integrated foam core means it floats, making it the fetch toy that works on land, river, or beach without missing a beat.
It's also worth noting this is a toy for gentle chewers. Dogs who love to carry, mouth, and fetch will get years out of it - but if your dog's instinct is to chew through everything they're given, it won't last. Think of it like a real stick in that sense: made to be fetched, not destroyed.
Dogs and sticks. It's one of the oldest games there is. The Gnawt-a-Stick gives you that game back - without the part where you hold your breath.
Size: 4 cm W × 30 cm L (1.5 in × 11.8 in).
Part of the Gnawt-a-Toys collection - pairs with the Gnawt-a-Cone and Gnawt-a-Rock, all inspired by Ruffwear's home in Bend, Oregon.
- Natural latex rubber - flexes safely on impact, no splinters
- Irregular shape creates an engaging, unpredictable bounce
- Integrated foam core - floats upright in water
- Designed for gentle chewers
- Food safe and top-rack dishwasher safe
- Size: 4 cm W × 30 cm L
Designed for interactive fetch play - supervised play is recommended. If any part becomes loose or detached, remove and discard.
- Natural latex rubber with foam core
- Made in Vietnam
- Top rack dishwasher safe
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Why is the Gnawt-a-Stick safer than a real stick?
Real sticks carry two risks most owners don't think about. The first is splinters - wood breaks apart and sharp fragments can get lodged in gums or swallowed. The second is more serious: if a thrown stick lands at an angle and digs into the ground, a dog running at full speed to collect it can drive it straight into their throat. Vets call them stick injuries, and they're more common than you'd expect. The Gnawt-a-Stick is made from natural latex rubber - it flexes, it won't splinter, and it can't dig into the ground.
Is the Gnawt-a-Stick right for my dog's chew style?
The Gnawt-a-Stick is designed specifically for gentle chewers - dogs who love to carry, mouth, and fetch rather than chew through everything they're given. The natural latex rubber is durable enough for enthusiastic fetch sessions but soft enough that it won't cause discomfort for dogs who like to hold their toy. If your dog is a dedicated power chewer, the Gnawt-a-Cone or Gnawt-a-Rock might be a better fit.
Does the Gnawt-a-Stick really float?
Yes - an integrated foam core keeps it buoyant and upright in water, which makes it genuinely easy for your dog to spot and retrieve. It works on rivers, lakes, and beaches without any modification. Just throw it in and let them go.
What's the difference between the Gnawt-a-Stick, Gnawt-a-Cone and Gnawt-a-Rock?
All three are part of Ruffwear's Gnawt-a-Toys collection, each inspired by a different piece of the Oregon landscape. The Stick is the fetch and float specialist - shaped for throwing, gentle enough to carry, and the only one that works in water. The Gnawt-a-Cone adds a stuffable treat chamber for a second game after fetch. The Gnawt-a-Rock is a rolling slow feeder puzzle as well as a fetch toy. Worth having all three if your dog likes variety.
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