One has to agree that pet dogs react to a lot of situations that their masters put them in. Their gestures and sounds quickly let you know that they are trying to communicate something. So it is true that dogs are smart enough to understand most of the things happening around them. They are a lot closer to human beings because they can relate to them in many ways. Most of the dog behavior resembles that of humans which concludes that dogs might have the same needs like that of the humans. Most humans like to be around other people and do not like being left alone in a room for a long time. Same goes for our poochie buddies. There comes a time when you need to leave your pooches at home all by themselves but only your pet knows how it feels like to be left alone. You are rendered helpless and without a choice but to leave your four-legged beloved back home for, may be, the whole day.
In such circumstances, what may help in keeping your dog busy rather getting cranky and barking or howling its heart out would be providing it something to play with. There are a lot of dog toys available in the market today. You have plenty of choices to select from. There are soft dog toys or plush dog toys and interactive dog toys. The former is something that the dog plays with in a random fashion. They are available in all shapes and sizes may also come in the form of balls and animal-shaped soft toys. They are a great way to keep your dogs occupied. At times you may want to attend some important chores at home and want your dog to stay away for a while; these also are times when these dog toys come in handy.
Interactive dog toys are a means of not only keeping your pooches occupied but also intrigued and puzzled. It helps your pooch to use its instincts well and obtain its reward in the end of solving the puzzle. The reward could be in the form of food or another plush toy. It helps develop your pooch’s problem solving skills. Motion activated interactive dog toys creates sounds to grab the dog’s attention. Some toys also flash lights with every move the dog makes which makes it think that it is another living entity and is trying to play with him.
Amongst plush toys there are grades of quality, the best being the indestructible toy. These toys are highly durable toys and are not prone to damage. They can be used for long durations. They need not be replaced very soon. They may be expensive than its weaker versions but it is always wise to buy durable toys at a good price rather than spending multiple times on not so durable ones. In conclusion, there is no shortage of variety when it comes to dog toys available both offline and online, it depends on you to choose the right one for your canine better halves.
