A pet toy to aid a pet in developing retrieval skills comprising a first member at least partially encapsulated within a second member； wherein the first member is formed of a first member polymer composition having a density less than 1.0 gram/cubic centimeter； wherein the second member is formed of a second member polymer composition having a density greater than 1.0 gram/cubic centimeter； wherein the first member and the second member are provided at a weight ratio such that the pet toy floats when placed in water； and wherein the second member weighs down a second end of the pet toy in water such that a first end of the pet toy rises above the second end of the pet toy.
