| With the increasing variety and choices available in | | | | breed and temperament of the dog. A large ball may |
| the market, choosing and buying dog toys can be a | | | | be suitable for a large breed of dog, but is not be |
| daunting task. There are so many types, sizes and | | | | suitable for a smaller breed of dog. A dog that is |
| shapes to choose from, one, would not know where | | | | very active and yearns for a day in the field may |
| and how to start from. | | | | enjoy a Frisbee or the toss of a ball. |
| Safety apart, when choosing a dog toy, dog owners | | | | Some breeds get bored easily and this leads them |
| have to keep in mind that dogs and puppies love | | | | into mischief, digging and chewing behavior. These |
| anything they can tug, toss, shake, pull and cuddle | | | | types will need a dog toy that keeps them occupied, |
| with. There are good dog toys that promote good | | | | such as a Kong. Other types may just enjoy being |
| behavior, and bad dog toys that encourage bad | | | | lazy around the house and enjoying the |
| behavior. The dog toy itself is a simple concept; it is | | | | companionship of the family. This type of dog may |
| what you allow your dog to do with it and how your | | | | be content chewing on a stuffed squeaker toy. |
| dog uses it shape the outcome of your dog's | | | | A properly made dog toy will be safe, non-toxic and |
| behavior. | | | | virtually indestructible. Purchasing a high quality dog |
| Understanding how dog toys can shape your dog's | | | | toy will yield the most fun. There are even dog toys |
| behavior is vital in getting a good dog toy. The | | | | that clean teeth and gums and are even flavored |
| advantages and benefits to buying good dog toys is | | | | with peppermint. |
| that when used appropriately, they can be used to | | | | Good dog toys, apart from being safe, meaning they |
| redirect destructive behavior and encourage exercise. | | | | do not splinter or pose as a choking hazard to your |
| Good dog toys and games are not based on rough | | | | dog, should promote good dog behavior also. They |
| play or biting. Balls, Frisbees, Nylabones, rope toys | | | | should not teach the dog bad behavior like |
| and stuffed animals are the best dog toys. When | | | | aggressiveness and possessiveness towards its |
| used properly, these types of toys allow your dog to | | | | owner, children or even other dogs. If you realize |
| relate to them as play things. | | | | that your dog toy is teaching your dog the wrong |
| When selecting a dog toy, take into account the size, | | | | stuff, change it immediately. |