iFetch iDig Stay Dog Digging Toy, Interactive Sniff Mat for Dogs, Activity Treat Puzzle for Mental Stimulation and Enrichment

Our 17lb terrier mix LOVES to dig, as he was bred to do, but we live in an apartment with no yard so he doesn't have any outlet for his digging and ends up digging on our furniture, rugs, bed, etc. The iDig has been a godsend. He loves digging in the iDig for his treats and toys! He even uses it to bury his bones. The only complaint I have is I wish there were additional flaps we could buy, or at least buy replacement flaps, since after several months of use he has ripped some holes and broken off many of the little plastic hooks that keep the flaps in place. Otherwise, this is an amazing product for anyone with a dog who loves to dig inside! THANK YOU!

Fabric tore. Did not last.

This is an excellent concept that is not necessarily created as durable as it should be. I am disappointed with the quality of the fabric’s edges for the price I paid. The thickness is good, but the frayed edges on each and every piece is terrible. We have had this toy for less than two weeks and as you can see it looks well loved for some time, when it has been less than 2 weeks. All of these pulled and frayed threads are from regular play from a year old pug. She has only use this 6 times. Had I known that the edges of the fabric where it comes together with the sewing were never “sealed” to protect from it from excessive fraying, I would not have spent this amount of money. This toy came highly recommended because it does keep dogs thinking while even stopping the digging on furniture because they now have “their place”. It has also provided my pug with some great entertainment and keeps my curious beast out of trouble. As far as safety is concerned, I’ve had to cut threads so that they didn’t produce a hazard for my dog to potentially get her paw or teeth tangled up as she digs- You can see where frayed threads from one piece of the layer tangled with frayed threads of a different layer, which can cause the potential for injury- especially with smaller dogs. I mention this so that other dog owners are careful and watch their pooch while they are playing. These pictures were taken right before I let my dog play with it and I had to cut threads first, for obvious reasons. All in all, this is a great idea and provides entertainment for dogs and helps keep their mind sharp while giving them their own place to dig, which has cut down on my dog digging on our couch or beds. The downside is how it was made. The edges of the sewn fabric are not sealed which creates a little quality looking product after dogs have played with it for a few times as well as potential safety hazards. I would have never spent this kind of money on this digging toy had I known.

The iDig was an immediate hit with my dog. She is definitely a digger! She digs at everything, even the bed covers, which is why I ended up buying the iDig. The iDig is completely assembled, so all you need to do is remove it from the box and insert treats and/or toys into the many hidden pockets and under the three flaps. The flaps are removable and machine washable (cold, gentle), and hang dry. They are made of a very sturdy material (canvas?), with a heavy duty screen in one. There are tiny plugs that turn so you can move the flaps around into the other slots (or remove) as well as interchange the flaps. You can order more flaps to customize your iDig for your dog. The flaps remind me a lot of the material of the sails from my sailboats. The photo shows a fluffy, pillow-looking item, but the flaps are all flat (unless you put a pillow underneath). The base is a sturdy, hard plastic ring. It's large enough that my dog (14 lbs) can use it as a bed, if she wants. It's still small enough to be able to use in many places. It's about the size of a pillow, maybe a bit wider. The base seems to be easy to clean with a good spray and wipe down. Everything seems to be very sturdy and well put together. As soon as I pulled the iDig out of the box and set it on the bed, my dog was ready to check it out! As I started filling it with treats, she was watching and ready for me to let her start. She sniffed and dug for 30 minutes, taking breaks only to get water. With it being Winter, we haven't been able to get out for her to get exercise. The iDig is great for getting exercise for your dog! She was panting like she had been running! She's sleeping now, and seems very content. I highly recommend the iDig for those who have a digger!

Pros. Tons of fun for the puppy.(miniature long hair dachshund) Easy to clean. Tons of pockets. Cons. The above mentioned puppy tore through the top layer in about a week. I am sure there are replacment panels but I have not looked.

My dogs trashed this quickly. It doesn’t hold up to dogs who want to use their front teeth to nibble and shred. My dogs were able to tear apart the fasteners and shred the material. Ended up in the landfill within days.

I struggle to keep my mini dachshund entertained inside since she doesn’t really enjoy fetch and she only plays with toys to destroy them. She also loves to dig. I’ve been eying this toy for a while but was unsure about the price, especially since I didn’t know if she would like it. We decided to buy it for her for Christmas and it has been an instant hit. There are numerous pockets to hide treats in, which keeps her occupied for a good amount of time. I can tell it tires her out because when she’s done finding all the treats, she goes to lay down and take a nap. We’re truly pleased at how much she loves this toy! I don’t know if I recommend the toy for a larger dog or a really strong chewer (our doxie does like to chew but I wouldn’t say she’s a strong chewer, just a determined one). The flaps might get torn easier with a more aggressive chewer, but I can’t be sure. They do seem durable, and the iFetch website (the company who makes the toy) has flaps for sale individually in case something rips. Overall, extremely happy with this toy!

The plastic tabs are weak and break quickly. If this gets redesigned it would be great! (Our dog loved it and it did keep him busy, albeit briefly)

Returned not practical and not good for small breed

My cat likes to dig in the bed covers so I thought I would try this and am very happy with the purchase, I don't know why they just advertise this for dogs. My cat plays with it every day, I put cat toys and catnip in the pockets, when he gets tired he sleeps in it. I've had for a couple of months, the quality seems good so far, it's fairly lightweight, it's a bit pricey but over time if he continues to use it the cost will be worthwhile.

My two dalmatians love this toy. They are large enough to throw it around a bit but so far it seems to he holding up. The mats can be removed for cleaning and to rearrange. Really happy with this purchase!

My 7 month labradoodle destroyed this in less then 3 hours of normal use. By normal I mean just trying to dig around in it and get the treats I hid. I picked this version over the other as it states that it is suited for aggressive diggers so I figured it would be able to handle a 7 month old puppy. For the price point it just isn't worth it as although it looks decent I find the quality of the flaps too be lacking and the clips holding the flaps to the shell are too flimsy.