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What comes to mind when you hear dog tug-of-war 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 & Pull 3K™ is America’s #1 dog rope toy choice for the well-informed dog parent.
The Tug & Pull 3K™ is an excellent rope toy for medium and large sized dogs. Double the fun and save by ordering The Tug & Pull 3K PLUS!
Scroll down to learn more about the Tug & Pull 3K, 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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- 100% Free of harmful materials and chemicals common in imported dog rope toys that use “cotton blends."
- The Tug & Pull 3K® dog toy is made using only 100% US sustainably grown cotton.
- 100% free of synthetic materials & hypoallergenic by design.
Buy with confidence knowing that every time your dog plays with the Tug & Pull 3K®, s/he is just biting and licking a piece of mother nature free of cancer causing heavy-metals, toxins, and synthetics.
- The Tug & Pull 3K® is 100% biodegradable.
- In a compost, the Tug & Pull 3K® dog rope toy may biodegrade within as little as a week.
- Biobased products are derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials.
- No chemicals, heavy-metals, dyes, or synthetic blends.
All of our products are covered by our no-questions-asked 30-day return guarantee.
Did you know that not all dog fetch toys are created equal? Some have the potential to seriously harm your fur babies and even your human family members. Carcinogenic agents such as formaldehyde and phthalates are common in synthetic and non-Biobased dog toys.
Unlike most dog rope toys currently available on the market that are made overseas, the EarthCare Tug & Pull 3K 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 only with 100% US sustainably grown cotton.
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 and 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.
✔️ This Tug & Pull 3K dog rope 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.
✔️ From small to extra-large dog sizes, there is 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.
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), which 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.
✔️ Did you know that unlike polyester and other synthetic fibers, cotton is naturally hypoallergenic? The Tug & Pull 3K™ is constructed using only cotton certified as containing 100% biobased materials.
✔️ The cotton used in the Tug & Pull 3K is grown right here in the US 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.
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.
Are you one of those dog parents who believe a dog toy is 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.
No, letting your dog play with toys that resemble household items can confuse them and lead to unwanted chewing on actual household items.
Yes, toys that resemble small animals or prey may trigger hunting instincts in some dogs, thus leading to aggressive behavior.
Maybe. Toys designed for cats may not be suitable for medium or large dogs as they can pose a choking hazard or other risks. They may be ok for small breeds.
Yes, tug of war toys are generally safe for most breeds. Monitor any aggressive behavior during play as well as the integrity of the toy for loose pieces.
Yes, the pulling action of tug of war can help remove plaque and tartar from your dog's teeth, promoting dental health.