| Safety Level | Condition of Toy | Action Needed | |--------------|------------------|----------------| | Green | Tight, intact knots, no fraying | Supervised play only | | Yellow | Loose knots, 1-2 frayed strings | Cut frayed strings; re-tighten knots by hand | | Orange | Multiple loose knots, wet/slimy | Boil in water for 5 min to disinfect, then air dry | | Red | Any knot larger than a marble that cannot be untied | |
Consistency is key. Follow this weekly schedule to minimize knots in both coat and toys. Oh Knotty Boxer Bits