Improving Your Dogs Play Time
April 8th, 2008If your furry friend spends a lot of time at home while you’re at work, look for dog toys which will let him or her have fun alone. Dog toys with lots of knobs and protrusions allow dogs to flip and toss the toys on their own, allowing them sort of a solitary form of catch. Be sure that any dog toy you buy is large enough for the dog you’re buying it for. Oversized toys are fine, but if you get toys that are too small your dog may accidentally swallow them and they can get lodged in your dog’s throat. Since your dog will primarily play with the toy by biting, carrying, and tossing it in its mouth, the toy needs to be large enough so it can’t be accidentally swallowed. Be sure to get toys that are sturdy enough to handle your dog too. If your dog can bite off smaller pieces of the toy they can be just as dangerous to swallow.
Your dog’s play time with you can be a great time for toys as well. Many dogs love to play catch or fetch with hard rubber balls or training dummies which can be easier for owners to throw. Some dogs love to play tug of war with knotted pieces of rope, though be careful that this doesn’t teach the dog to latch on to other things like slippers and articles of clothing. Dog toys can make your doggie’s life a lot more interesting, both during play with you and play on its own.
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