Getting The Best Dog Toys For A Dog
Dogs are bundles of energy who just love to play and can keep going all day. But unfortunately, someone has to pay the bills, so what do you do when you're at work and your dog is home alone and needs to be kept amused?
For these occasions, there are dog toys, and with the dizzying array of choices available these days, you’re sure to find something that your dog will love.
Here are some cool doy toys that I came across. Pick a few for your dog. He'll love you for it.
Kong Toys – Lots of dogs enjoy chewing stuff, but the problem is that chew toys that break and shatter can be dangerous. Enter the Kong toy, a chew toy designed to withstand the jaws of even the most powerful Mastiff or Rottweiler.
They also have a hollow center, so you can stuff it with treats and challenge the dog to get them out, which is great for brain training.
Tug-a-War Rope – Many dogs enjoy pulling games, but you need a pull toy that won't fray or break after a couple of rounds.
The people at Kong have invented an ingenious little toy to solve the problem. Basically it's a pair of rubber balls in a canvas housing with a canvas cord at the end. It's virtually unbreakable, plus the balls squeak, which adds an extra dimension to the game.
Frisbees – Dogs love chasing a frisbee, but the hard plastic ones are actually dangerous for dogs because they can splinter and cause injury.
Frost Bite Frisbees on the other hand are designed specifically for dogs. They are soft, pliable, and punture when bitten rather than shattering.
Puzzles – No, I don’t mean jigsaws, or crosswords. Puzzles for dogs come in all shapes and sizes and challenge your dog to work something out in order to get a treat.
One cool puzzle toy is the Squirrel Plushy. This is a plush toy that has smaller toys inside it. The challenge for the dog is to try and get the smaller toys out.
Nylabones – Another good toy for the dog that loves to chew. These rubber, bone-shaped chewing toys are incredible strong, so your dog can gnaw away to his hearts content.
Tuffies – These are stuffed toys made specifically with dogs in mind. They are strong and durable, and even come with "toughness" ratings. So you can get one to suit your Pomeranian or even one that your Bull Terrier will have a hard time breaking.
Squirrel Dude – This is one of my dog's favorites. The Squirrel Dude is a rubber toy with a timer that you can set to dispense treats at regular intervals – kind of like a canine vending machine.
Whatever your dog enjoys doing you're bound to find something on this list they he will love. And if you don't, shop around, the dog toy market has literally exploded in recent years, so there's plenty of choice available.
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