Tug-E-Nuff Fauxtastic Powerball Bungee: The Tug Toy Trainers Can’t Stop Reaching For
When you’re working with high-drive dogs, building motivation from scratch or trying to keep rewards dynamic in real life (mud, rain, zoomies and all), the right tug toy isn’t a “nice to have” – it’s an essential piece of kit. Over a focused trial period, professional trainers in The Dog Trainer School (TDTS) community put the Tug-E-Nuff Fauxtastic Powerball Bungee through its paces in proper working environments.
The verdict? A firm favourite. Powerful, durable, and genuinely effective at getting dogs engaged.
The TDTS Recommended Product seal
The TDTS Recommended Product initiative is our independent seal for pet products that work where it matters: with real trainers, real dogs and real clients. Products are tested against clear criteria, including usability, welfare alignment, durability, ease of cleaning, value for money and, crucially, “would you recommend this?”
Using a structured review framework developed by TDTS co-founder (and former Good Housekeeping product tester) Helen Wainwright, our panel approaches every product with a practical, evidence-led mindset. Only products that meet our standards and achieve at least an 80% “would recommend” score are eligible for the TDTS Recommended badge.
Fauxtastic Powerball Bungee: Built for serious play
What our trainers loved about the Tug-E-Nuff Fauxtastic Powerball Bungee:
Serious durability for real-world use
Stands up to repeated, high-energy tug sessions with motivated dogs, making it a reliable go-to in busy training bags.
Motivation in one grab
The combination of Fauxtastic fur and the Powerball offers a high-value sensory hit that helps switch dogs on quickly, even in distracting environments.
Bungee comfort for humans
The bungee section helps soften impact during tug, supporting better joint comfort and control for handlers working multiple dogs daily.
Easy to handle, easy to see
Comfortable in-hand, easy to throw, easy for dogs to track — ideal for recall games, redirection, engagement and play-based reward systems.
Perceived as strong value
Given its longevity, performance and impact on motivation, trainers rated it highly on value for money.
“Endlessly versatile and such a hit with all the dogs I’ve used it with – whether they enjoy games of fetch, chase, tug or scentwork, it’s done it all.” – Iona, Choice First Dog Training
How trainers are using it
As a high-value reward for recall and disengagement work
To build confidence and engagement in more sensitive or “switched-off” dogs
In structured play, obedience, sports foundations and everyday pet training
As a special, “only with you” reward to strengthen handler–dog relationships
Our take
The Tug-E-Nuff Fauxtastic Powerball Bungee isn’t just another tug toy; it’s a functional training tool that slots neatly into progressive, reward-based training. It delivers on durability, engagement, handler comfort and professional-level performance.
Having surpassed our minimum threshold and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our professional panel, we are proud to recognise the Tug-E-Nuff Fauxtastic Powerball Bungee as a TDTS Recommended Product.
To learn more about TDTS Recommended Products or to get involved as a tester, visit thedogtrainerschool.co.uk.
