Started my dog toy business -- Durable toys that float -- Like our FB page for REPS

[KoCorl]

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http://www.********.com/BadDogToyz


I will spend however many days it takes repping every brah ITT who likes - SRS

Update from the old thread
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...=159874691&p11

We had a few supplier issues on our end that took a bit of time to work out but we finally got everything situated and launched successfully this past weekend!

A little background from my old thread

So 3 years ago me and my father created these dog toys, below I have posted pics of the very same two and they are still in perfect shape (Please note the fraying near the handles came from lack of correct splicing equipment which we now have)

These toys have also gone through harsh scenarios -- Outside all the time / In and out of water/lakes/out in winter so constant freezing/thawing (as you can see in pic it is frozen)/ and constant tugging/chewing from our dog.

Some features

good length (around 2 and 1 ft respectively)
Floats
Rope cleans dogs teeth when chewing
Dishwasher friendly
Good weight for long distance throwing
Handmade in the US
The Polypropylene rope we get is safe if ingested in dogs stomachs
and the main fact that you will only need 1 as they will not get chewed up and you constantly replacing toys

A great training toy for big/hunting dogs.

A couple questions for you guys, do you like the color? we have made multiple colors and we think the yellow will be the standard look and we might have a "hunters orange version as well"
A price for the long and short styles? Any improvements you can see at the moment?

If you have a dog(s) and would like a sample (provided you could leave a review/few pictures with your dog) I would be happy to send a sample to a couple people for no charge. (The sample would come in 1-3 weeks as we are still finalizing the a lot on the business end. If interested send me a PM and I will respond when we are getting closer to a final date)

Thanks guys I really appreciate you input and am trying my hardest to get this project started.

PICS OF 3 YEAR OLD TOYS

We have launched and currently we are doing Gun and Knife shows/Pet Shows/and trying to get involved with dock dogs. Here are some updated pictures.









Post any questions here and I'll be happy to answer, also always looking for criticism, and things to work on. Remember this is our launching period so we are ALWAYS looking to improve.

[xs650]

Looks like rope.





















Lookin' good brah

[TimDF]

Done brah.

[KoCorl]

Looks like rope.





















Lookin' good brah

thanks man! Handcrafted in the US of A

Done brah.

Repped. thanks man!

[Doudline]

Don't have FB so can't like, but good luck brah. It's a tough market.

[SeanArcher]

Simple product, large potential market. I can see this going 200k+ per year. You're doing it man

[ZechWhite]

Liked. Zech White is my FB name.
Good luck brother, Entrepreneur Brah checking in, would love to hear more about your future plans, who made your website/what you're going to do for marketing.
I have many ideas like this, I'm good at making websites, but it's tough getting your name out there and stuff.

Good luck!

[KoCorl]

Don't have FB so can't like, but good luck brah. It's a tough market.

Thank you my man!

It is a tough, but good market. We cater to medium+ sized dogs and a big selling point is that our toy floats / is indestructible (as close to as possible IMO)

We have already been asked by someone to become a sale rep for us, and have a few big concepts to expand upon in the near future.

[headinahole]

I was thinking to myself "Man that thing looks like it's been ran over by a lawn mower"

then pic description lol.

liked

[KoCorl]

Simple product, large potential market. I can see this going 200k+ per year. You're doing it man

Thank you! I remember back in grade school when the teachers would ask us what we wanted to be when we grew up I would always say "entrepreneur" lol, Working hard for the future!

[headinahole]

Thank you! I remember back in grade school when the teachers would ask us what we wanted to be when we grew up I would always say "entrepreneur" lol, Working hard for the future!

Just a thought man, I'd be more inclined to purchase one if it didn't remind me of rope in every way possible. See about getting different colors, maybe weave 2 different colors in like they do paracord.

[Oakleyco]

Done. Good Luck bro!

[KoCorl]

Just a thought man, I'd be more inclined to purchase one if it didn't remind me of rope in every way possible. See about getting different colors, maybe weave 2 different colors in like they do paracord.

Well, the monkey fist has to be one solid color. Our main toy (the long one) can be made with two different colors but we are not really trying to market this to the "sissy/pretty" dog if you get what I'm saying. also as for a training toy (one that will be thrown in water) we wanted to use a color than has the most contrast as possible.

With by reminding you of rope do you mean the standard yellow "rope" color I presume? We don't really want to try to "decieve" our customers, we want to sell on our basis - It floats, rough, and tough.

I really apprentice the thoughts though!

Also we are making "Torture Tests" video series where we do "stunts with out toys.

For example we threw the toy over my S10 blazer's hitch with the parking break on and the car in gear while turned off (manuel) and used our jeep to pull the blazer around a parking lot, Getting a video of the toy lifting up the back end of my blazer with a forklift this week as well!


^^^^
What are your thoughts on a video series like that?

[KoCorl]

Liked. Zech White is my FB name.
Good luck brother, Entrepreneur Brah checking in, would love to hear more about your future plans, who made your website/what you're going to do for marketing.
I have many ideas like this, I'm good at making websites, but it's tough getting your name out there and stuff.

Good luck!

Thanks man! If you want to talk any farther feel free to send me a PM.

[headinahole]

Not a bad idea, what would've been great if you've been filming the use of the product over the past couple years. Show a time lapse of that, with some other test thrown in.

[KoCorl]

Not a bad idea, what would've been great if you've been filming the use of the product over the past couple years. Show a time lapse of that, with some other test thrown in.

Right, We are doing a week by week with a owned of 3 pit bulls, currently on 3 months and looking great!

Once we start getting reviews and testimonials (We highly encourage everyone we sell to to post/email up pictures with their dogs/updates on the toy) I feel it will garner a lot more interest.

[ElCaballo33]

Like #11 OP.

[bigdogfarmhand]

Would you consider having a dealer in colorado? Srs

I have a in with over 25 horse tack and feed stores. I also know a guy that sales horse tack all over the south and Texas and has for 30 years

I would be willing to buy 300-400 at a whole sell cost and sell them if I can make a little.

Pm me if interested. I know I can move this product

Edit.

Me and my guy also buy nylon and rope products direct from china , and he has 15 braiders In a warehouse that just braid horse tack all day, they could make these easy

[LiftingTank]

Wow OP you bought a rope from Home Depot, spray painted it yellow and are now selling it, good for you.

[matpalm]

good luck btw nice dog

[barracudal]

you should go on shark tank brah

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[sourcecode123]

Best of luck brah, you're gonna make it

[big__chris]

Would you consider having a dealer in colorado? Srs

I have a in with over 25 horse tack and feed stores. I also know a guy that sales horse tack all over the south and Texas and has for 30 years

I would be willing to buy 300-400 at a whole sell cost and sell them if I can make a little.

Pm me if interested. I know I can move this product

Edit.

Me and my guy also buy nylon and rope products direct from china , and he has 15 braiders In a warehouse that just braid horse tack all day, they could make these easy

misc, we on that networking time?

[kessel81]

What if the dogs swallow some of that rope string that breaks off? Good luck to you and your old man!

[sebackers]

Like number 14 gl op awesome idea!!!

[Doudline]

Thank you my man!

It is a tough, but good market. We cater to medium+ sized dogs and a big selling point is that our toy floats / is indestructible (as close to as possible IMO)

We have already been asked by someone to become a sale rep for us, and have a few big concepts to expand upon in the near future.

The thing is, I am not sure the floatability is enough of a distinctive factor for this (most of these toys claim to be indestructible too - few really are though). Is there really a need for being able to play with it in the pool/river with your dog or whatever? I'm not so sure.
And even though it looks neat, it's a bit generic to the eye, so people probably wouldn't stop to look at the notice and say "Hey, I could use this!"

[tdnick]

Make a paypal store or some chit where you can directly order one. Good luck OP

[headinahole]

misc, we on that networking time?

him and farmhand bout to be on that boats and hos time

[TheThrill1]

Liked. 15.