| An active dog is a healthy dog. A good way to keep | | | | The good thing about these types of toys is that it |
| your dog getting the exercise they need is to find | | | | helps your dog use his natural skills and burn off |
| some good active dog toys. It probably wouldn't hurt | | | | some extra energy and calories. Some of these toys |
| you to get a little more exercise too. The traditional | | | | require a good amount of space that is free of |
| stick or toy thrown and retrieved works as good as | | | | obstructions and any dangerous terrain. That goes |
| anything. | | | | for busy highways or streets too. Always make sure |
| But sometimes owners have a physical limitation or | | | | the area is safe for full tilt running and there are no |
| may not be able to get out and even walk their dog, | | | | possible manmade dangers. |
| let alone start exercising with them. Have no fear | | | | The drawback with the automated versions is they |
| since in recent years dog toy makes have been hard | | | | need batteries. And the ones that make bubbles |
| at work with coming up with new active dog toys. | | | | need a water source close by and some type of |
| Some are manual, some are automated, but all | | | | soap to make the bubbles. The manual ones are low |
| provide a great way to exercise your dog on a | | | | maintenance and can be used anywhere. |
| regular basis. We've done a little research and have | | | | The idea behind any of these toys is to get your |
| some of the most popular active dog toys listed | | | | dog more active and provide some exercise to help |
| below: | | | | keep the weight down and the muscles toned. |
| Bubble Machines - Evidently dogs love to chase | | | | Probably doesn't hurt the owner to get out and |
| bubbles. There are several products that spew | | | | about too. Both the dog and the owner can |
| bubbles for your dog to chase and pop. These | | | | participate with many of these toys. |
| machines are easy and you can even add flavor to | | | | And you can always rely on the good old basic stick |
| the bubbles. They start around $13 and go up to | | | | to throw and let your dog retrieve. Or even make |
| about $30. | | | | your own version of the stick with any plastic or |
| Ball Launchers - These come in all types and shapes. | | | | wood object from around the house. Our dog loves |
| Some are hand operated, some look and perform like | | | | an old piece of rope that we had left over from a |
| a tennis practice ball launcher, some look and work | | | | tree swing we made for the kids. Anything that |
| like a sling shot, and even tennis racket models. They | | | | throws easy and the dog can get in his mouth will |
| start at around $10 and go up to $35. | | | | work. Just make sure there's nothing on the device |
| Frisbee Type Toys - Frisbees have been around | | | | that will be harmful like paint, splinters, or sharp |
| forever and there are lots of new types and special | | | | edges. |
| feature models now available. Some make noise, flash | | | | Active dog toys are great for taking your dog out |
| lights, have streamers, and some are super soft to | | | | and getting some exercise for you and the dog. |
| make it easy on your dog's mouth. These start at | | | | From the most simple stick to any of the newer high |
| about $10 and go to $20. | | | | tech models, all will get the job done. |