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Choosing the Right Dog Toy For Your Dog

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Choosing the Right Dog Toy For Your Dog






     Dogs do get bored very quickly and just as you will need to keep your brain motivated so do they and buying them dog toys is the best way to keep them entertained. No matter what age they are they will appreciate having something to play with both when you are there and when they are on their own. Dog toys are a great way to encourage your dog to play and can help with training and discipline issues.

If you can give your dog a dog toy before you leave the house then they will be less likely to be destructive and chew your furniture. Bored dogs can be very bad and they will become more likely to destroy their surroundings. Although dog toys are great you need to understand that your dog needs attention from you as well. You should try to buy your dog several different dog toys so that they can play with different ones. There are many different dog toys for you to choose from and which ones you select will depend on the type of dog you have.

If you have a very small dog then buying it a very large ball or toy will be pointless and the dog will become bored with it very easily. You can buy some very good motivational toys which are designed to give your dog a treat when they work out how to dispense the treats. These are excellent for dogs that bore easily and hard wearing toys are recommended or you will be replacing them often. If your dog likes to destroy their toys then you will end up spending a fortune if you buy cheaper less destructible ones. Although cheaper options may seem better the more expensive ones are made from better materials with dogs in mind.

Squeaky toys may seem like a good idea when you are stood in the pet store but imagine when you get home and your dog bites it over and over. This style of toys are great but only if you can tolerate the noise. Balls, Frisbees and tug toys are excellent for you to be able to get involved with your dog and play with them. You should ensure that you buy toys that are designed for dogs as they are non toxic and safe for them to play with.

Both you and your dog with benefit from giving them dog toys, they are a perfect way for you to bond with your dog and they will be less bored. They will love playing on their own with the toys and when you return home then you can play as well. You have to care for your dog well when you own one and this involves all elements from their health to their exercise program. By helping those to play and be less bored then you are displaying great pet ownership and you can be proud that you are looking after your dog well.