A big twisted ball of rope toy--she tore into it and started shredding it into strings--it's a wonderful thing--for the dog.
:-)
And yes, we did it--we shaved the rest the dog's butt so her body would match her butt--at least as far as she would let me.
Ken thinks it's pretty neat actually, because now when I run my hand over her back she can actually feel it. I had to tone down the pressure I use to pet her now because it's too much for her without all the fur.