SCARY DIY tetherball incident

[FlowersGSD]

would like some opinion on a good ball to attach to a rope for tetherball. I had the bright idea of getting a jollyball (first one ever) and attaching it to a rope so it could swing from a tree like a tetherball. WOW! Instant case of love -Ben went at it like a nut and all was looking great...I am standing back thinking -"well finally he can tire himself out without me having to do anything!"
But instead of poking the ball with his nose he was biting at it. I have the horse sized one -so I didnt think he could snag it...WRONG! He managed to chomp it several times and then got a top and bottom canine tooth imbedded in it. At the angle it was hanging I couldnt budge it off the tooth(it was really mostly the bottom canine that was stuck.) After a minute or so I was able to untie the rope and free him. After that he went nuts with it all over the yard. LOVES it more than anything else I have seen.
Still, tho I would like to do the tetherball idea, but without the above mentioned drama....is there such a thing as a bll that cant be peirced but is soft enough on the teeth for this type of use?

[msvette2u]

Try a tire-biter toy?

[Cassidy's Mom]

My dogs have gotten their teeth stuck in Jolly Balls too, they've learned lay down on the ground, and hold the ball in place with a paw while yanking their head back to dislodge the tooth. I can see how that would be a big problem using it as a tetherball!

The tire-biter is a good option to try.