Best Dog Toys To Buy For Your Dog
Dogs just love to play and some high-energy dogs will keep you busy all day if you'll let them. But there will be times when you're not around, or you're just too busy and you need something to keep your dog amused.
This is where dog toys come to the rescue, and these days we're not talking about a stick or a piece of rope. These days their are some pretty cool toys that will satisfy even the most demanding pooch.
Here are some of my favorites. Pick one or two from the list and your dog will have something to keep him occupied, and away from mischief, while you're out.
Kong Toys – Chewing is a favorite pastime of many dogs and if you want to keep your dog away from your new shoes or TV remote, you'd better give him something to chew on! Kong makes a virtually indestructible range of rubberized chew toys that will keep even the most avid chewer occupied for hours.
The cool thing is they also have a hollow center for you to put treats in. Your dog will be fully occupied trying to get at the treat, and it's great for working his brain too.
Tug-a-War Rope – Many dogs enjoy pulling games, but you need a pull toy that won't fray or break after a couple of rounds.
Once again Kong comes to the rescue. Their pulling toy is basically a pair of rubber balls wrapped in canvas with a canvas cord at the end. Like all Kong toys they’re tough, and nigh on impossible to break. Plus, the balls also squeak, which most dogs love.
Frisbees – Dogs love chasing a frisbee, but the hard plastic ones are actually dangerous for dogs because they can splinter and cause injury.
The best disc to use for dog games is the Frost Bite Frisbee which is made of a soft, pliable plastic that punctures when the dog bites it rather than shattering. It flies pretty good too!
Puzzles – Dogs are actually very good at working things out and giving your dog a puzzle to solve will keep him occupied for hours on end.
A good example is the Squirrel Plushy, which is a soft plush toy with smaller plush toys hidden inside. The dog has to figure out how to get the smaller toys out.
Nylabones – These tough, bone-shaped toys are all but indestructible, and are a must for any dog that enjoys a good chew.
Tuffies – As the name suggests these are tough, durable stuffed toys made especially for dogs. They are graded according to how difficult they are too break, so you can get one for your Yorkie, and a tougher one for your Doberman.
Squirrel Dude – A clever little rubber toy with a timer that dispenses treats at regular intervals – sort of like a vending machine for dogs!
No matter what your dog enjoys, there are dog toys for every dog on the list above. And if all else fails there’s always that old favorite, the tennis ball!
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