Dog Toy Revolution: Take Chew Champs from Dream to Reality

Bryan Michielsen is organizing this fundraiser.

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Hi there! I'm Bryan, the proud owner of Chew Champs, and this is my story of creating the ultimate toys for dogs like my energetic golden retriever, Kiana. Our mission is simple yet heartfelt: to craft durable, fun, and safe toys for pups who love to chew and play hard.

Meet Kiana, our adorable golden retriever pup who has turned our lives upside down in the most delightful ways.

Bringing Kiana home was one of the best decisions we've ever made, but it came with its own set of challenges. One year later, Kiana is a lean, mean, chewing machine. We've had to buy a new tv remote, a new chew-resistant bed for her crate, a new pair of slippers each, and that's just scratching the surface. Kiana has tested the durability of every toy and household item she could get her paws on.

Kiana's favorite pastimes are stealing tissues from the tissue box, digging up our backyard, burping, and trying to beat her all-time zoomie speed.

Determined to keep Kiana entertained and our belongings safe, we tried BarkBox's Superchewer subscription. The toys were fantastic, but the subscription-only model was frustrating. Similar companies offer the same thing: fun, unique toys in a monthly subscription box. Why should great toys be locked behind a monthly fee?

We decided to check out what kinds of durable toys pet stores carry, and we were in the aisle for a while trying to find something unique and fun. We just found the same old stuff: a y-shaped bone, a Kong, a rope tug, a plastic bone with nubs and slits for treats, etc.

Inspired by Kiana and frustrated by limited options, I decided to take matters into my own hands. Why not create a line of fun, innovative toys available any time, without a subscription? And of course, make them safe and non-toxic!

Production Plan (Why We're Raising Money)

Starting a business is no small feat, and we need your help to make Chew Champs a reality. We've partnered with a trusted manufacturer to bring our toy designs to life through a two-phase process:

Phase I: Fundraising to create 3D digital drawings and prototypes from our initial sketches.
Phase II: Launching our website and accepting preorders based on our prototypes to fund full-scale production.

Your support will help us transition from dream to reality, ensuring every dog can enjoy our unique, safe, and durable toys.

We're excited to start production, but we imagine it would be difficult for anyone to donate or preorder our products without learning more about them and what makes them so great...

Built to Last

Every Chew Champs toy is crafted from super-durable materials like nylon and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), designed to withstand the toughest chewers. With Chew Champs, you won't need to hunt for durability – it's a guarantee with every toy.

Safe Is Fun

Safety is our top priority. While rubber seemed like a good option, it couldn't meet our high standards. Instead, we use thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), which is BPA-free and FDA compliant. Our toys are designed with safety features like anti-suction holes to ensure every play session is both fun and secure.

Exclusive and Never Seen Before

In addition to putting our fun spin on classic toy designs, Chew Champs sells creative, unique toys that are brand new to you and your pup, and the only place you'll find them is on our site.

Join us on this exciting journey! Follow Chew Champs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads for the latest updates, and please consider donating to our GoFundMe.

Together, we can bring innovative, safe, and durable toys to pups everywhere.

Here are some more pictures of our beautiful baby girl: