| Many people assume that just because a dog toy | | | | teeth, and are less likely to be ripped apart, making |
| was purchased from a pet store, it is automatically | | | | them ideal for the aggressive chewing dogs. |
| safe for their dog. But this is not the case, as several | | | | Large dogs can still enjoy most any toy, as most |
| toys are made for dogs of certain sizes and with | | | | dog toy makers do have "large breed" versions of all |
| certain play/chewing styles, and some toys can be | | | | of their toys, you simply have to find them. |
| dangerous for dogs if they are not properly | | | | Also, brands like Kong use thick rubber which is more |
| supervised. | | | | durable than traditional thin plastic dog toys, so these |
| Large dogs or dogs that chew aggressively both | | | | toys can stand up to even the roughest chewers. |
| have very specific needs when it comes to dog toys. | | | | Hard rubber toys are ideal for any dog that seems to |
| Large dogs should always be given toys that are | | | | be destroying its toys faster than you can purchase |
| made for large dogs, because the smaller toys could | | | | them. |
| become choking hazards. | | | | Finally, any toy that a dog needs to "solve" - for |
| Similarly, aggressive chewers (especially large | | | | example, a large plastic dome with treats inside that |
| aggressive chewers) can suffer from a whole host | | | | a dog needs to paw around with in order to receive |
| of issues with improperly selected toys. Any plastic, | | | | the treats - is a great toy for active dogs (but not |
| hollow squeaker toy is automatically out without | | | | for dogs that are easily frustrated). Any large plastic |
| proper supervision, because these toys can cause | | | | dome toy should still be watched at first, however, |
| choking and vomiting if swallowed, and aggressive | | | | because dogs that like to "kill" their toys (shake their |
| chewers tend to easily rip pieces of plastic from | | | | toys violently back and forth) may try to do so with |
| these toys apart. Also, furry toys, like stuffed | | | | their heavy plastic toy, causing untold amount of |
| animals, are also at risk of being ripped and eaten, | | | | damage. |
| and so should be purchased with extreme caution. | | | | Dog toy manufacturers have done a much better |
| Still, for these two types of dogs, there are still | | | | job of creating toys for larger dogs and aggressive |
| several toy options. First, all of these toys are still | | | | chewers. Still, it is a good idea to consider each toy |
| made for dogs, and so if you do have time to | | | | carefully before handing it over to your dog, and |
| properly supervise your dog, each is a nice gift. But | | | | supervising your dog for a while to ensure it is using |
| for those that like to leave toys with their dogs, | | | | the toy correctly. |
| large ropes make great chew toys. They also clean | | | | |