{"title":"Garage \u0026 Tool Toys","description":"\u003cp\u003eHammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, saws and shovels, all built as dog toys. This is the funniest looking corner of the American Dog range and it photographs well, which is why it ends up in so many gift orders for the person who is always out in the shop. Under the joke they are ordinary fabric toys, and the Catapult Cage in this group is built from the same 1680 ballistic fabric as the tug line and takes a ball inside it for a second game. Supervise play, because no dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more pulling toys see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-dog-tug-toys\"\u003eTug Toys\u003c\/a\u003e, for throwing see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-dog-fetch-toys\"\u003eFlyers and Fetch Balls\u003c\/a\u003e, and for smaller gifts see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lucky-dog-9-toys\"\u003eLucky Dog Toys\u003c\/a\u003e. Read the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/product-guides\/how-to-choose-a-dog-toy-by-chew-style\"\u003echew style guide\u003c\/a\u003e if you are buying for someone else's dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho makes them, on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eMeet American Dog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the USA by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eAmerican Dog\u003c\/a\u003e, our Denver partner brand, not by Sniff and Shift. When you order one it ships to you directly from American Dog in Denver, usually within five to seven business days, with its own tracking, and shipping for it is calculated at checkout. Treats in the same order still ship from us in Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lucky-dog-9-hammer-tug","title":"Lucky Dog Hammer Tug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hammer Tug is a hammer shaped tug toy with a gray head and a black loop handle, part of American Dog's garage and tool themed line. There is no squeaker, so the draw is the crunch of the fabric under a good grip. It is built for power tuggers and aggressive players of all sizes, and supervised play is always recommended, as no dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head measures seven inches wide by six inches tall and the whole toy runs about nine and a half inches end to end. It is made from 1680 by 1680 ballistic fabric, the heavy woven nylon American Dog uses on its tougher toys, and the black loop is sized for a human hand so you can keep hold during a real tug of war. Grab it, swing it, drop it, pick it back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the USA by American Dog, our Denver partner brand, and shipped from Denver, usually within five to seven business days. Not made by Sniff and Shift. American Dog was founded in Colorado in 2014, and its Gracie's Giveback program donates toys to rescues every quarter. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eMeet American Dog\u003c\/a\u003e to read more about the workshop behind this toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried treats\u003c\/a\u003e make a fair wage for giving the hammer back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot eligible for our free local delivery; ships from Denver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Dog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523359617393,"sku":"sku-46825933570307","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/LD_7HammerTug.jpg?v=1788479652"},{"product_id":"wrench","title":"Wrench Ballistic Fetch and Tug Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour dog's inner mechanic just clocked in. The Wrench is a wrench shaped fetch and tug toy for the dog who grabs a thing, shakes it, and refuses to put it down until the job is finished. American Dog makes it for aggressive players and power tuggers, so it suits the household where playtime is a contact sport rather than a quiet chew on the couch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 14 by 2 inches and is built from 1680 by 1680 ballistic fabric. There is no squeaker to excavate at two in the morning. Instead it crunches when your dog bites down, which is the sound plenty of dogs prefer anyway. It floats, so it goes in the pool, the lake, or the muddy puddle at the end of the driveway and comes back out. Use it for fetch throws or hold one end for a proper tug session. Supervised play is always recommended, as no dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the USA by American Dog, our Denver partner brand, and shipped from Denver, usually within five to seven business days. Not made by Sniff and Shift. American Dog sews every toy in the USA, this one included. Not eligible for our free local delivery; ships from Denver. Read the story behind the brand on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eMeet American Dog\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack a few of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e for the recall practice between throws.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Dog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523373052273,"sku":"sku-12753542742050","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/ADWrench2023.jpg?v=1788479792"},{"product_id":"screw-driver","title":"Screw Driver Ballistic Fetch and Tug Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Screw Driver is for the dog who treats playtime like a renovation project. It is a gray and black screwdriver shaped fetch and tug toy, and American Dog makes it for aggressive players and power tuggers. If your dog needs a job and a tool to do it with, this is the one that fits the hand on both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 14 by 2 inches and is built from 1680 by 1680 ballistic fabric. There is no squeaker in it. It crunches when your dog bites down, and it floats, so it works at the lake as well as the back yard. The long shaft gives you a handle for tug and gives your dog something to carry sideways through a doorway. American Dog also runs Gracie's Giveback, a quarterly toy donation program to rescues, which is the sort of thing their reviewers mention as often as the toys themselves. Supervised play is always recommended, as no dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the USA by American Dog, our Denver partner brand, and shipped from Denver, usually within five to seven business days. Not made by Sniff and Shift. American Dog sews the Screw Driver in the USA. Not eligible for our free local delivery; ships from Denver. Read the story behind the brand on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eMeet American Dog\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e along for the fetch drills this toy invites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Dog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523373150577,"sku":"sku-29376621936674","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/ADScrewdriver2023.jpg?v=1788479792"},{"product_id":"saw","title":"Saw Ballistic Tug and Fetch Dog Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Saw is a tug and fetch toy cut in the shape of a handsaw, made for dogs who play hard and pull harder. American Dog calls it built for aggressive players and power tuggers. It is squeakerless, which makes it a quieter option for shared spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saw measures 14 inches by 2 inches and is built from 1680 x 1680 ballistic material with a double stitched interior seam. American Dog describes it as crunchy rather than squeaky, and it floats. They also note the soft mouth feel, which is why they suggest it as a rope toy substitute for dogs who shred rope. Supervised play is always recommended, as no dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the USA by American Dog, our Denver partner brand, and shipped from Denver, usually within five to seven business days. Not made by Sniff and Shift. It is made in the USA. More about the workshop is on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eMeet American Dog\u003c\/a\u003e. They match the material to the job, from minky fleece on the soft toys to ballistic fabric on the tough ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow a tug session with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e to mark a clean release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot eligible for our free local delivery; ships from Denver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Dog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523375542641,"sku":"sku-29376606502946","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/ADSaw2023.jpg?v=1788479799"},{"product_id":"hammer","title":"Hammer Ballistic Tug and Fetch Dog Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hammer is a tug and fetch toy shaped like a claw hammer, sized for a dog to grab by the handle and swing. American Dog describes it as built for aggressive players and power tuggers. It makes a good match for a dog who wants a job and a tug partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 14 inches by 2 inches and is made from 1680 x 1680 ballistic material. There is no squeaker in it. American Dog describes it as crunchy and squeakerless, and it floats, so it comes back out of the water. The lack of a squeaker keeps things calmer indoors and in public. Supervised play is always recommended, as no dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the USA by American Dog, our Denver partner brand, and shipped from Denver, usually within five to seven business days. Not made by Sniff and Shift. The Hammer is made in the USA. Read about the people behind it on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eMeet American Dog\u003c\/a\u003e. American Dog also runs Gracie's Giveback, donating a set number of toys each quarter to rescue requests that meet their criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e on hand to end a tug game on your terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot eligible for our free local delivery; ships from Denver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Dog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523375575409,"sku":"sku-12753541890082","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/ADHammer2023.jpg?v=1788479799"},{"product_id":"catapult-cage","title":"Catapult Cage Ballistic Tug and Fetch Dog Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Catapult Cage is an open framed ballistic toy for tug and fetch, and one of American Dog's better known shapes. It comes in royal blue with red, and in black with gray. American Dog builds it for aggressive players and power tuggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made from 1680 x 1680 ballistic material with what American Dog calls dual fold technology, four layers of durable fabric, plus a double stitched interior seam. The openings measure half an inch by 2 inches by 2 inches. It is crunchy and squeakerless, which American Dog points out is useful in public spaces where a squeaker would clear the room. You can pop a ball inside the cage to change the game. Supervised play is always recommended, as no dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the USA by American Dog, our Denver partner brand, and shipped from Denver, usually within five to seven business days. Not made by Sniff and Shift. It is made in the USA. Read about the brand at \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eMeet American Dog\u003c\/a\u003e. American Dog also runs Gracie's Giveback, donating a set number of toys each quarter to rescue requests that meet their criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e for the recall between throws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot eligible for our free local delivery; ships from Denver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Dog","offers":[{"title":"Royal Blue\/Red","offer_id":64523375772017,"sku":"ADCCBR","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Gray","offer_id":64523375804785,"sku":"sku-37274596442274","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/ADCatapultCage2023.jpg?v=1788479800"},{"product_id":"knife-dog-toy","title":"Knife Dog Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Knife Dog Toy looks alarming from across the dog park and is completely harmless up close. It is a knife shaped squeaky fetch toy, and American Dog built it for fetch lovers and for gentle to moderate players of all sizes rather than for dogs who set out to shred everything they own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toy measures 12 inches long by 2 inches wide and is sewn from 1000D nylon, the same fabric American Dog uses on its flyers. It squeaks when a dog grabs it and it floats, so it goes in the pool and out to the lake as easily as it goes across the yard. The long, flat shape gives a dog an easy carry point, which is most of the reason it ends up being paraded around rather than dropped. American Dog recommends supervised play, and says plainly that no dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in the USA by American Dog, our Denver partner brand, and shipped from Denver, usually within five to seven business days. Not made by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery; ships from Denver. There is more about their Colorado workshop on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eMeet American Dog\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e when you want a fair trade for whatever your dog is carrying.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Dog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523381571953,"sku":"sku-43747054747907","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/ADKnife2.jpg?v=1788479854"},{"product_id":"lucky-dog-9-shovel","title":"Lucky Dog Shovel Tug Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lucky Dog Shovel Tug is a shovel shaped tug toy for dogs who pull hard and do not need a squeaker to stay interested. American Dog built it for power tuggers and aggressive players of all sizes, which makes it a two person job in the sense that you are holding one end. It is one of the cheaper toys in the range and one of the more serious ones in construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head measures 6 inches by 6 inches and the toy runs 15 inches from end to end including the handle. It is made from 1680 by 1680 nylon ballistic in silver and black, with a dual fold handle for you to grip, and it is crunchy and squeakerless rather than noisy, which makes it easier to live with indoors. American Dog states that supervised play is always recommended, because no dog toy is indestructible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Dog has been making dog gear in Colorado since 2014, and the company says every product is made in the USA. Handmade in the USA by American Dog, our Denver partner brand, and shipped from Denver, usually within five to seven business days. Not made by Sniff and Shift. The ballistic toys are layered and stitched rather than molded, which is why they hold a shape like this one. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-american-dog\"\u003eMeet American Dog\u003c\/a\u003e to read how the brand started and how its Gracie’s Giveback program donates toys to rescues each quarter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching a clean release off a tug toy is much easier with a treat in your other hand. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-collection-freeze-dried-pet-treats\"\u003eexotic freeze dried treats\u003c\/a\u003e for something to hand over between rounds. Not eligible for our free local delivery; ships from Denver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Dog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523389305201,"sku":"AD-PP-R-TUG","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/LD_7Shovel1.jpg?v=1788479861"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/collections\/LD_7HammerTug.jpg?v=1788480938","url":"https:\/\/sniffandshift.com\/collections\/american-dog-garage-toys.oembed","provider":"Sniff and Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}