If you buy a good quality, well-made rope toy it will be safe for your canine. However, there are a few caveats. If your dog is an excessive or extremely destructive chewer, a tug toy may not be the best, as they can focus on the toy as an object to chew on. So, it's essential that a rope tug toy is not left to become a chew toy. It should only be used under supervision and taken away from your dog at the end of your tug-game session.\r