I like the Kong products. Treats can ho in them, keeps the dogs busy. Thsy ate sturdy too, my pups have never chewed through them.
If your dog is very playful and can keep itself busy for an hour or more a day, then you should give it rope and chew toys.
Dogs that have toys to play with are less bored. Toys can direct dogs to healthy behaviors, use up excess energy, and be a way for the two of you to play together.
Kong toys are one of the top selling brands of dog
toys. They are durable and safe. I have 4 dogs and they all love playing with
their stuffed Kong toys.
How to stuff a Kong toy:
I will attach a link here of a great instructional video
that will further help you in learning how to stuff your Kong toy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz-IZbfzKvU
In regards to the types of stuffing, there are endless
amounts of items you can choose from.
One of the more popular items is peanut butter; however I try not to use
it too often as it can be quite fatty for dogs.
Here is a list of some other items I like to use:
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Honey
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Mashed bananas
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Dog biscuits
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Cream cheese/cottage cheese
The following site will provide you with several recipes
that your dog will love as well as a few more stuffing tips.
http://westwoodanimalhospital.com/BhvArticles/kong_stuffing.htm
There are hundreds of varieties of dog toys available for
purchase and although many of them look cute and fun, they may not be safe for
your dog. I am going to give you a few
tips that will help ensure your dogs safety in regards to the types of toys you
buy for him/her.
First and foremost, choose toys made for dogs. Sometimes people are drawn to toys sold for
cats, hamsters or even children. These
may be harmful to your dog. Make sure to
buy pet specific toys from a well-known manufacturer of dog toys.
Look for toys made from either hard rubber or nylon. These materials are very safe for your dog
and double as great teething tools. Here
are a few examples of well manufactured dog toys -
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3760767
Consider the size of your dog in regards to the size of the
toy. Large dogs should not be given
small toys. Your dog could accidentally
swallow it and choke.
Some of the things to avoid when selecting a dog toy are: ribbons, bells or pieces of plastic. These small embellishments are often the first thing your dog will try to remove and will most likely ingest.
The Small Babble Ball is intended for the tiny breeds up to 10 pounds. The Medium Babble Ball is for dogs 12 to 25 pounds and the Large Babble Ball is for the large breeds above 25 pounds.
When buying bones for your dogs, you should select large sterile bones
from either the pet store or grocery store. Small bones and cow hooves should
not be given to your dog because they are dangerous.
When dogs have toys to play with, they are less bored and can take out
excess energy on playing with their toys, instead of doing negative things like
ripping off the sofa (which will cost you a lot of money to replace!). Also,
toys can bring the dog and its owner to play together and share quality time
together.
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