Frisco Dog Rope Toy

Dad

I got this for you. What's your initial read?

Boldo

It's cotton. Braided cotton. The smell is... neutral. Factory clean. Which is disappointing because I was hoping for something that told a story. Right now it just smells like a warehouse in Ohio.

Dad

Let's talk smells. That always comes first with you.

Boldo

Fine. After I've had it for a day, it's picked up some of my saliva smell and a tiny bit of the kitchen floor. That's better. Still not great. I wish you'd buried it in the yard first so it had some real character. The braiding is tight enough that the smell gets trapped in the weave — you have to work to get it out.

Dad

You've been weirdly quiet about this one. What's going on?

Boldo

It's actually good for my teeth. The texture when I chew it is more interesting than I thought. The knots give me something to grip. I've been gnawing on the ends for like twenty minutes. Speaking of which, is there a treat in it for me? I notice the bag is still on the counter. I can smell the salmon ones from here.

Dad

Does it matter that the cat seems indifferent to it?

Boldo

Not really. The cat is indifferent to everything that isn't a red dot or a moving shadow. But I'll note that the cat didn't steal it, which means it's not interesting enough to be worth fighting over. That's fine with me. Less competition.

Dad

Give me a rating. One through five. You know what the poos mean.

Boldo

Four. It does what a rope toy is supposed to do. The braiding holds up. My teeth like it. The smell situation is what it is. Not exceptional, but I'd take another one if you bought it. Don't expect me to get excited about it though.