Does Petsmart really carry "BoBo" the stuffed toy in the commerical?? [Archive]

freshmtt

10-19-2005, 12:24 PM

Does anyone know if Petsmart really carries "Bobo" the cute stuffed toy in the commericial with the Doxie that goes to Petsmart to get a new "bobo"??

I have not been to my petsmart since that commerical came out and I do not feel like driving the 6-7 miles to the store (gas prices, trying to conserve) if they do not have it.. I have been buying my food at the new Wal-mart that opened up just 2 minutes from my house, so for right now Petsmart is not in my driving plans unless they have Bobo for sale.....

Anyone Anyone ??????
Michelle

Meemoo

10-19-2005, 12:27 PM

and here it is :D

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441809971&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302026216&bmUID=1129742796409

Schatz's Mom

10-19-2005, 12:31 PM

Do a search on Bobo here and see just how many DBB'ers have purchased! I think it has been my boys favorite toy. We have 4 of them!

TDR11114

10-19-2005, 12:40 PM

I went there this past weekend! Unfortunatly , my girls did not get a Bo Bo that day, just some squeaky balls to play with.

freshmtt

10-19-2005, 12:51 PM

I am so excited, I have to call my local one first and make sure they have it, before I drive over there.. that it too cool!!, I think Heidi and Princess will
love them, I should stock up and get a few of them..
thanks for all the replies!!
Michelle

Oscarsmommy

10-19-2005, 12:51 PM

They have it!!!

We purchased a Bobo the day after seeing the commerical. It is definitely our favorite toy. Actually, we have an indoor Bobo and an outdoor Bobo. I got tired of picking the grass out of his fur :)

oscarforevermom

10-19-2005, 12:52 PM

Try calling your PetSmart to be sure they have one in stock before you drive there. I always call ahead if I'm looking for a special brand or item.

Good luck on finding one. :)

Oscarsmommy

10-19-2005, 02:45 PM

I think the official name for Bobo is "Loofa Dog" :)

doxyzoo

10-19-2005, 03:24 PM

I think the official name for Bobo is "Loofa Dog" :)

"Loofa" ... like something you use to scrub up in the shower? That just sounds strange to me :blush:

lotsadox

10-19-2005, 03:59 PM

Okay, I finally gave in. There's been so much talk about "bobos" that I bought 3 for my crew. I would have bought 6 (one for each), but they'll just fight over one anyway. :D

cburd6

10-19-2005, 08:07 PM

Yup, bobo is for sale at petsmart and we had him for a week (max time a stuffed toy lasts with Katie...) But I went to get food yesterday and wanted a new bobo and none!! Looked like they were switching their inventory for winter so I hope they get more in. She loved it!! (But its a lot smaller than it looks in the commercial

becca

10-19-2005, 09:43 PM

am i the last person on the earth who hasn't seen this commercial?? my parents told me about it and i have yet to see it......so sadly i have NO CLUE what a bobo is!!!

HawaiiDoxieLover

10-20-2005, 02:00 AM

We don't have Petsmart here, but I saw the toy on their website, and we're going to VEGA$ in early December!!!! Wheeeeeee!! Gamble a little, shop a little, eat, eat, eat!!!! :razz: :bounce: :cheer:
I already have a shopping list for Petsmart!! We cannot wait!!

Janna

10-20-2005, 09:18 AM

I haven't seen the commercial either (may be going to the website to check it out after I leave here :D ) but when I saw everyone's dachsies with Bobo on here, we HAD to have one. DH bought one about a week ago, and we're still going strong. Bobo stays in the living room most of the day, because although Schroeder isn't a master destuffer, I still didn't think it was safe to leave him alone with Bobo. But, when we let Schroeder out of the kitchen in the evening, the first thing he does is look for Bobo! It has been quite the hit at our house!

Michele

10-20-2005, 09:36 AM

Yes they do, got one about a month ago. They were on a separate display, toward the front of they store in Ca. I'm waiting for the other colors to come out. If the commercial Bobo looks pink and mine is tan. With 4 doxies in the house one is not enough.

Oscarsmommy

10-20-2005, 10:27 AM

I have only seen the pink ones at our PetSmart once. Most of them are tan.

The "Loofa Dog" aka "Bobo" comes in three different sizes. They make one that is very short and then they make two sizes of the long one :)

We have the medium Bobo because Oscar is still a puppy :) Ours is still going strong after a month, however, I did have to sew up a small hole in his foot.

romeo/juliet

10-22-2005, 12:29 PM

OK, after reading all the posts, I went to our petsmart here in Jersey and got 2 bobo's for my Romeo and Juliet. One is yellow, the other is tan. Those were the only 2 colors they had. They do love them. :D

stacicakes

10-22-2005, 04:49 PM

I just found them on-line at www.jbpet.com for less than $2.50 each.

stacicakes

10-22-2005, 04:59 PM

O.M.G.... this website could be dangerous! So many cool things for the puppers and so cheap!!! I'm going shopping. Bye.

freshmtt

10-22-2005, 05:51 PM

Yeah!!!!,
I found the Bobo's at Petsmart today, I am so excited and Heidi and Princess just love them.. I got the last Pink and Purple ones left, the big ones were on sale.

Heidi and Princess are confined to their crate for a while, they just got spayed on Tuesday, and sadly, Princess was already in Heat and we did not know it, so she is healing slower than Heidi, Princess's incision is still seeping a bit and we have to keep her in the kennel so she doesn't split the incision open. And of course, I can't just keep her in their and leave Heidi out, because Princess goes just crazy, they are never apart from each other,, Ho Hum, this is just awful,

So right now they are in their crate playing with their Bobo's, but they are having fun. I keep letting them out for potty breaks, but then back in the crate for Princess, Heidi stays out for a while until Princess can't handle it anymore..

I am so excited to have found the Bobo's!!!!!!!

Michelle

RocketMan75061

02-06-2006, 11:40 AM

I have a question about the Doxie in the Bobo ad....when the scene both human mom going up the stairs and the doxie is following i thought isnt going up the stairs for a doxie a bad idea?....

Lillie's Mama

02-06-2006, 11:54 AM

Yes they do. I just bought Lillie her first on Saturday!

HawaiiDoxieLover

02-06-2006, 08:30 PM

I went to Vega$ Petsmart to see for myself...they had a whole bunch of them...small ones, big ones and Santas (we went in early December.) We got the last 2 Santa Bobo's, a larger yellow and a larger pink one.

Lee

02-07-2006, 02:48 PM

It must be me. I cant seem to find it anywhere but pet smart. Can anyone send me a link?

Thanks

Daxie Mom

02-08-2006, 07:26 PM

I think we've gone through about ten of them right now were at 4 bobos 3 weenies they still fight over them by far the most favorite toy! last time i bought them my petsmart had all different colors they used to be a pale yellow now we have pink, purple, and bright yellow we also have a miniature one but he has no but squeaker we like that part the best

HawaiiDoxieLover

02-09-2006, 12:21 AM

It must be me. I cant seem to find it anywhere but pet smart. Can anyone send me a link?

Thanks

I hope this link works...it looks a little long to me http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441809971&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302026213&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1139465937907

luckynunn

02-11-2006, 10:08 AM

I still have not seen the commercial!--my mother told me about it--

My son and I were at the Petsmart in Knoxville, TN (before my mother told me about the ad) and we did not see any--we hunted hard--I assumed that they did not carry them--they must stay sold out alot because when I got home I did a search of Petsmart and up they popped!--

Still contemplating whether to get one or not cause of the expense and the amount of time they would last--Lucky doesnt even like stuffed things (only his RED ball) and Maggie has a what I call a generic Bobo--a stuffed long duckie with a squeaker she seems to like very well--

DavidS

02-11-2006, 09:57 PM

They even carry them at the local Rural King. Sort of a "Tractor Supply" like place here in the Mid-West. I work there part-time for a few extra bucks. I get a lot of Nook Nook's supplies there. Haven't decided if I will get one though...

juliette

02-11-2006, 10:29 PM

Hmm...no Bo-Bo's down under here..so we are Bo-Bo free!

Pauline and I are going to have to get some outlet to import them for us!

mefingas

03-02-2006, 09:13 AM

I am going to go get one for my Mina and I was wondering what size to get for her. She is a mini, what size would you suggest?

Suzanne R

03-02-2006, 09:59 AM

Yes, I suggest calling - I have seen the commercial, and it is TOO CUTE!! If bobo is truly made of loofa sponge, that is really cool, because a loofa sponge is actually a plant, and if chewed, it should be non-toxic. What a terrific idea - stuffing a dog toy with a loofa sponge!!! Someone made big bucks with that idea - too bad it wasn't me! I'm not sure if our PetSmart in Fort Worth has one, but I think I'm going to check. If not, I guess the internet is the next best option.

5weeniesmom

03-02-2006, 10:03 AM

So funny this thread was brought back to life. I just saw this commercial yesterday! I totally had not seen it before that. I probably have seen less TV though since working alot. It is way cute!!! I am definetly now on the hunt for some BOBO's for my crew.:D

Jenn

03-02-2006, 11:08 AM

I haven't seen the commercial in a while. I loved it, but as far as finding one in a Petsmart, good luck. I have been to the one close to here and have never seen them there. I finally asked on my last trip and the sales chick told me that they are a promotional item and that they only get a few at the time to put up by the registers. So an online purchase is the best bet. I think that we need to start a petition with Petsmart to get them to make it a stock item so that they are there at all times. The sales chick said that they fly out of there as soon as they get them in and that they get more of the small ones than the larger ones. I wanted to go in there like on the commercial and have Charlie pick out one and tote it out. Yeah I know that it is silly but humor me, ok.

willsana

03-02-2006, 09:01 PM

Check out Mill's Fleet Farm. They carry Loofa dogs in three sizes and different colors. And they are a LOT cheaper than Petsmart.

Lee

03-03-2006, 10:04 AM

As of right now they are back ordered at Petsmart. I saw the commercial and had to have one. I am waiting for it to come and they assured me it should be soon. I will let everyone know when we get one.

Leslie

03-03-2006, 10:10 AM

I love that comercial..........They just built a local petsmart around wher I live i'm going to check it out on Sunday! Just like a Dachie don't want to let go so the poor lady can scan the toy!

mefingas

03-03-2006, 01:24 PM

I wish that I lived where Mill's Fleet Farm was located. I still am wondering what size to get my little mina, she is 10 lbs. I am going to check out a petsmart later this month or else I will order one online, they have small and large, 12 inches or 18. Whould someone please let me know which one you think will work.

Leslie

03-03-2006, 01:26 PM

alansm2005

03-03-2006, 08:10 PM

I hadn't seen the commercial either and a couple of my employees told me about it and wondered if I ever saw it since my dog Schatzi looks like the doxie in the commercial so I looked for it on the internet and found a link to it that I am listing here and a link to the download file, both of which are available on the petsmart website! Here they are:

Direct link to download it for keeps -- it requires Quicktime.
http://www.petsmart.com/pressroom/smart/downloads/perfectToy.mov

Link to site to play it:
http://www.petsmart.com/pressroom/smart/PressKit/video/index.shtml

I also see you can order them online from Petsmart if you like. I searched on Bobo on the Petsmart page and it brought me right to it. I see other links to it too on this board. I am hoping to get one to see how he likes it. His rubber ice cream sundae toy that I bought from Walmart 3 years ago (his very first toy and by far his favorite) has got to go! It is in really bad shape but I am afraid he will be sad if he can't find it --- I looked in several Walmarts but they often times don't replenish exact items of this nature so... I hope everyone that hasn't seen "Perfect Toy" enjoys it as much as I did...

willsana

03-03-2006, 09:32 PM

...I am going to check out a petsmart later this month or else I will order one online...

Remember if you order online to go to the Petsmart site thru the DBB "Store" bone at the top of this page. A percentage of the sale will be given to this site! This little bit goes to help pay for this wonderful corner of cyber-space. :thumbsup:

Lee

03-15-2006, 10:26 AM

Bobo came in on Thursday from Petsmart. We got the 18 inch and it is about as long as Squirt. At first the little mad didnt seem to interested in him. But Mommy held Bobo and soon enough Squrity wanted him too. He has a Squaker in the head and a noise maker in the tail. So far I have seen my guy lay in him a few times, chewing on one end or the other. He also has humped Bobo a few times, to show him who is the boss i guess. And when he thinks no one is looking, he lays down with his paws around Bobo and goes nappy. So far its a winner.

maddoxies

03-15-2006, 08:01 PM

PROBLY THE 12 INCH SO IT WILL BE EASIER TO CARRY AROUND!
We have both sizes and my special needs girl, Heidi Ho Ho, LOVES to tote around the big Bobo, actually she seems to prefer the bigger one (Heidi is 11 pounds) My healthy male, Valentin, seems to prefer the smaller one. It is easier for him to shake and "kill". Heidi just gets Bobo under her front paw and plucks him like a chicken

heidi&fiona

03-15-2006, 08:43 PM

Heidi and Fiona get a new Bobo each every 2 weeks. He doesnt last long here before he has to go to Bobo heaven from being destuffed and desqueaked. We have had them since they first came out and the girls will pick them over all their toys inclding their Cuz balls. If you haven't tried a Cuz ball get one for your babies. They are also a great toy.

Petey's Mom

03-27-2006, 03:12 PM

We got Petey a Bobo when he was about 10 weeks old, and within two days, Bobo had a couple seams come loose. I sewed them back up and now poor Bobo has lost one ear and his tail. One foot is looking iffy also. yes, Petey LOVES Bobo. Actually, it's a love/hate relationship, because one minute he is trying to gut Bobo and the next he is lying on Bobo napping. We got him a light blue one that's about 18" long, and it doesn't matter that it's twice as big as Petey; he just picks up Bobo, throws his head back and runs for all he's worth.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c316/tragamble/PeteyandBobo2.jpg

Lambygyrl

03-27-2006, 04:58 PM

my fav commercial!! Yes a thousand times Yes - I saw them there... but my little guy is still on crate rest, so my playing... when we gets better, his Grandmom & I will take him shopping for a new toy.:D

AngelaM

03-27-2006, 11:21 PM

little Bonzai got one a few times but manages to tear them each up within 10 mins.

Island Girl

03-31-2006, 09:45 PM

Ours lasted about 20 minutes before it got its first hole. My dogs have to rip a hole in anything that has a squeaker. I love the comercial though!

Gabe's Mudder

04-03-2006, 09:07 PM

Ok you've all talked me into "Bobo". Gabe and I will be going to PetSmart tomorrow. I hope its a big hit because he doesn't like any of his other toys. :yahoo: Keep your fingers crossed for Gabe.
Renee

Jenn

04-10-2006, 12:55 PM

OK I'm getting frustrated with trying to find a BOBO!!!!!!!! Went to Petsmart yesterday and NO BOBO! The lady said again, they are promotional, not a stock item and we only get a few in and they are gone the same day. I live 25 miles from this store and that is the closet one til the one in my town opens but that wont be til later in the fall. So, I was like I'll go online and pay the shipping but what do I find? BACKORDERED!! I know that he will destroy it in 10 minutes flat but I would like for my Charlie to have at least have had one BOBO in his life. What is a mom to do that is only trying to spoil her son with one of the most sought after toys on the planet? Thanks for letting me vent on this. I'm going to keep up the hunt, for now.

Meemoo

04-10-2006, 02:14 PM

http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441809971&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302026207&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1144696161267&itemNo=13&Nao=12&In=Dog&N=2026207&Ne=2

Jenn

04-10-2006, 02:28 PM

I know, it is on backorder.

teenieweenieran

04-11-2006, 11:51 AM

I just found them on-line at www.jbpet.com for less than $2.50 each.

What did you look under? I typed in Loofa and Bo bo and got nothing.

Thanks! :)

Suzanne R

04-11-2006, 12:06 PM

I took the day off yesterday just so me and the kids could go to PetSmart and get a BoBo - and was told, like many others, that they only get a few in each week and those are gone before the end of the day. On line is the best suggestion, if you REALLY want a BoBo. They're VERY hard to find!! (It's a very effective commercial, obviously)

Suzanne R

04-11-2006, 12:11 PM

What did you look under? I typed in Loofa and Bo bo and got nothing.

Thanks! :)

I searched through most of the toy categories and didn't find it, either??!!

Kaylie

04-14-2006, 11:01 AM

I got a Bo-Bo (AKA Harry) for Kaylie. It has become her second favorite toy. Pinkie is still her favorite. She finally has figued out how to get in her "house" with him in her mouth. She'll either take a run at it and Harry just bends back on both sides of her head or she'll turn her head until she gets inside with him.

Whomever their marketing person was that came up with that commercial hit a major homerun with it. <G>

Angie

3doxez

04-14-2006, 12:25 PM

My gang goes thru about 2 a month, but usually I can get them at my local PetsMart with no problem. If you want, I can swing by there tomorrow. If they have some, I'll pick a couple up if you want me to -- just let me know...

LaurieE

04-15-2006, 04:57 PM

My local PetSmart is currently out of Bobo. According to the salesgirl, Bobo has become very popular ever since the commercial came out and they can't keep it in stock. So I went on line to order it from corporate. Well, I got an email back that said it was currently out of stock and will ship as soon as available.

2rottendoxies+1

04-15-2006, 07:16 PM

Wow my petsmart even has the white and the pick color that is a bummer that some places can't keep them in.

maddoxies

04-15-2006, 07:20 PM

Our PetsMart has them up here in Canada. Heidi has 2 smaller beige ones and a larger mauve one.

Orders anyone???? We CAN'T have deprived doxies on this board :sofunny:

Rue

04-15-2006, 07:42 PM

...our Petsmart has them...and they're not moving off the shelves at all from what I can see...

...maybe we don't have the commerical? But that doesn't make sense either, with satellite TV and all...

LaurieE

04-15-2006, 08:05 PM

I'd be happy to take you up on your offer. It can't be any more expensive than ordering it online. In the store it's $4.49. Online it's $4.99 plus tax plus $6.95 shipping.

maddoxies

04-16-2006, 08:37 AM

maybe we don't have the commerical? But that doesn't make sense either, with satellite TV and all...
I have seen the commercial in Ontario and Quebec. It might just be population distribution - Bobo to Doxie owner :dunno1:

luvadachshund

11-13-2007, 01:28 PM

My dog loves to "destuff" her Bobo... I've had to buy her several already. LOL

Amos' Mom

11-13-2007, 02:48 PM

I took Amos to Pet Smat to show him off in his new DROH harness from Judy and I took him over to the wall of Bobo's and let him pick out his own. But we put the Santa one up just couldn't handle seeing that one lay around yet. Hopefully a new surprise at Christmas!

juliette

11-13-2007, 02:55 PM

You have to wonder if the Marketing folks at Petsmart realized the effect that amazing ad would have on the sales of BoBo's and their enduring popularity in the dachsie community. :D

Tex

11-13-2007, 03:00 PM

Telly

11-14-2007, 10:30 AM

We have all different kinds of Bobo's. They are the official favorite toy in our house. See! This is Jax with his football bobo that he got on his birthday!:D
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1230/4737902/18127014/288047257.jpg
Sorry about the pic size...I have got to figure out how to make them smaller...
And some people question whether dogs actually smile! :Sun2:

Bobo is, of course, VERY puppular in our house. But, alas, Bobo is tugged and ripped to shreds in a very short time. They are not made very well. The material is thin. But, if you have a gentle chewer, or just want to see your dog go nuts over a toy for about 15 minutes...get a BOBO!

By the way, Petco has them too! Actually, I am seeing Bobo EVERYWHERE these days. Even my vets office has them!

Here is the commercial...and that little weiner has one of the large sized Bobo's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMIa0e6m3PI