Your Guide to Choosing
Dog Toys
Choosing dog toys is
really all about knowing your dog well enough to understand which
kind of toy will make him happiest. Some dogs like to sit or sprawl
and chew. Others enjoy chasing and retrieving balls. Or you may have
a dog that likes to get into tug-of-wars. One thing you'll quickly
discover is that there is no lack of choices when it comes to dog
toys!
 Chew Toys
This type of dog toy
is usually made of hard, nearly indestructible rubber or hard
plastic. If your new puppy is chewing up your furniture or his own
bed, give him something that'll present more of a challenge. The
biggest name in chew toys that last a long time is Kong Toys . These
babies are TOUGH! Trust us - your dog will be awhile tearing one of
those up.
 Squeaker Toys
Squeak toys have one
or more little plastic noisemakers buried inside them. If you have
yet to see this toy in action, it's hilarious! Some dogs ignore them
completely, while others act like drug addicts and will do nothing
else until they've found and destroyed that squeaking menace. Even if
your dog isn't enticed by the squeaks, they're still great for
chewing. You can't lose! Our favorites are the toys with replaceable
squeakers. They last a lot longer because the noisemaker is easy to
replace after your dog finally gets to it. Just when he thinks he can
relax, another squeaking nemesis to destroy!
 Ball Toys
Ball dog toys are great
for wearing out your dog if he's the chase-and-retrieve type. You can
use a standard tennis ball or one of the toys made specifically for
dogs to play with. All you need is a yard or park and a lot of room.
Your pet will get a workout, and so will your arm!
 Tug Toys
Got a tugger in your
house? Tug toys are great for dogs who like to grab hold and never
let go. It's as if their very lives depend on hanging on to that toy.
In reality, it's just their preferred play mode. If you've ever had a
tugger, you know how fun it can be to watch them play with toys like
these.
No one's really sure
why dogs vary so much in terms of the kinds of toys they like.
Preferences tend to run in breeds, although you'll find plenty of
dogs who defy the norm. Whatever kind of toy player your pet happens
to be, you can bet there are toys available to satisfy him!
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