The voice of Slinky Dog was now replaced by Blake Clark, one of Toy Story frolic character who's been played by Jim Varney before. He passed away due to a lung cancer after of the second film and Disney spotted a good animated voice that match what Jim started. Now that the new saga is headed to 3D cinemas this June, you can expect to hear Blake now along with those other funny characters of the movie.
Blake Clark was a long-time friend of Jim which will now play Slinky Dog voice. If you're not familiar this new behind the scene actor, try to remember Billy Madison's movie because he also made an appearances as the water boy and he also starred in Joe Dirt before.